Leica's auto-exposure M — the M7 with aperture-priority auto for film rangefinder photography.
The Leica M7 (0.72, Black) is a 35mm film rangefinder camera from Leica, released approximately 2002. The M7 was the first Leica M to offer aperture-priority automatic exposure in addition to manual exposure. 0.72 = viewfinder magnification. Black chrome finish. Leica M mount.
35mm film rangefinder. Aperture-priority automatic exposure (first in Leica M series). Manual exposure available. TTL centre-weighted meter. 0.72× viewfinder. Electronically-controlled shutter (battery required for most speeds). Black chrome finish. At approximately 570g. Leica M mount.
The M7 enables aperture-priority shooting: set the aperture, the M7 selects the shutter speed automatically. The electronic shutter control requires battery — unlike the mechanical MP, the M7 cannot operate at all speeds without power (two mechanical fallback speeds are available). Preferred by photographers who want automation alongside the M rangefinder experience.
On the used market the Leica M7 (0.72, Black) is a capable auto-exposure film rangefinder. Condition checks: rangefinder patch and viewfinder, autoexposure accuracy (test at multiple apertures), TTL meter calibration, shutter at electronic and fallback speeds, battery check. Leica M mount.