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Specification

Manufacturer description #1

LEICA R7 at a glance:

• Precision and reliability from microprocessor-controlled electronics
• Practical combination of two exposure metering modes using the program diversity of the LEICA R7
• Perfect flash photographs with TTL flash exposure metering (with SCA adapters), with automatic flash control, also as fill-in flash
• Easy operation of all functions without the need to take the camera from the eye, thanks to clear viewfinder displays and functional grouping of the operating elements
• Automatic adjustment of the film speed using DX coding
• Optimal focusing with or without spectacles using integrated diopter compensation of +/- 2 dptr.
• No camera shake on account of mirror lock-up function
• Absolute reliability even under tough conditions thanks to the compact metal camera body
• The classic, timeless elegance of Leica design
• Value stability through long-term system compatibility and service over decades

Technical data:

Camera type: Microprocessor-controlled, 35 mm single-lens reflex camera with multi-mode automatic functions and manual control of shutter speed and aperture

Lens attachment: LEICA R-Bayonet for LEICA R Lenses from 15 mm to 800 mm focal length

Exposure metering methods: TTL exposure metering, switchable between selective metering and full-field integral metering combined with aperture priority, shutter priority, automatic program operating, and manual modes to match any situation. Exposure correction +/- 3 EV

Multi-mode automatic: Set via program selector: aperture priority with selective metering, value stored in memory; aperture priority, integral metering; shutter priority, integral metering; variable automatic program mode with integral metering; manual setting of shutter speed and aperture by means of light balance in selective metering mode

Shutter: Electronically controlled focal-plane blade shutter; automatic (continuous) from 16 s to 1/2000 s; manual (also half-values) from 4 s to 1/2000 s; mechanical shutter speed 1/100 s (battery independent)

Film speed range: automatic (DX) from ISO 25/15° to ISO 5000/38°; manual from ISO 6/9° to ISO 12800/42°

Dimensions and weight: Height: 94.8 mm, Length: 138.5 mm, Depth: 62.2 mm, Weight: 670 g

The LEICA R7 is available in black and silver chrome finish.

Manufacturer description #2

Compact, microprocessor-controlled 35 mm single lens reflex camera, with multi-mode automatic (aperture and shutter priority and a variable automatic program), and manual programs. TTL flash metering with system compatible flash units (SCA 351/551), depending on program, includes fill-in flash. In the automatic modes, the shutter speeds are formed electronically and infinitely variably from 16 sec. to 1/2000 sec., in the manual and shutter priority modes, the shutter speeds are in half values from 4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. Mechanically formed shutter speeds 1/100 sec. for flash synchronisation and "B". Film speed range: manual from ISO 6/9° to ISO 12800/42°, DX from ISO 25/50° to ISO 5000/38°. Viewfinder LED display with automatic brightness adjustment. Supplementary lens aperture illumination. Interchangeable focusing screens. Eyepiece adjustment from +2 to -2 diopters. Removable rear cover with connection for a cable-free data back.

Leica R7 special editions (1)

• Leica R7 "130th Anniversary Nihon Siber Hegner" (200 units) - September 1995