What is the cheapest used Leica M7 (0.72, Black Chrome) in the UK?

The cheapest used Leica M7 (0.72, Black Chrome) currently listed is £2450.00 at Aperture UK, based on 8 listings compared across 6 UK retailers.

How many used Leica M7 (0.72, Black Chrome) are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 8 used Leica M7 (0.72, Black Chrome) listings available across 6 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Used Leica M7 (0.72, Black Chrome) for Sale — From £2450

£2450.00 Low price

£3590.43 High price

8 Listings

6 Retailers

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Leica's finest film M — the M7 in Black Chrome with aperture-priority and electronic shutter.

The Leica M7 in 0.72 viewfinder magnification and Black Chrome finish is the final mechanical Leica M film camera, introduced in 2002 and produced alongside the digital M series. The 0.72 magnification is the standard M7 variant; other magnifications (0.58, 0.85) were also available. The Black Chrome finish is a classic Leica aesthetic.

The M7 uses Leica M bayonet with 6-bit lens recognition, provides aperture-priority automatic exposure alongside full manual operation, an electronically controlled metal focal-plane shutter (unlike the fully mechanical predecessors), and all standard Leica M features. It requires battery power for shutter control in AE mode.

The M7 distinguished itself from the M6 by adding aperture-priority AE — a first for a fully interchangeable Leica M. This made it significantly more practical for documentary and available-light photography where manual exposure was time-consuming. It is the last Leica M produced specifically as a film camera, making it historically significant.

Test AE mode accuracy across multiple lighting conditions. Verify manual mode at all shutter speeds. Check 6-bit coding recognition. Inspect viewfinder rangefinder patch for clarity. Test with fresh batteries — the M7's electronic shutter requires battery power for all non-mechanical speeds.