Leica M7 à la Carte – Custom Green Leather Edition Rangefinder Camera

Condition: Excellent | Custom Wrapped by Leica | Includes Original Green Leather Case

The Leica M7 à la Carte represents the ultimate fusion of traditional M-series rangefinder soul and modern electronic convenience. This specific unit is a rare, factory-customized à la Carte edition, featuring a distinctive Green Leather custom wrap applied by Leica’s master technicians.

Unlike the standard black or silver finishes, this sophisticated green aesthetic provides a unique, "Safari-inspired" look for the serious collector and street photographer. Maintained in Excellent Condition, this camera comes complete with its matching Leica Green Leather Case and front body cap.

Technical Prowess & Features

The M7 is celebrated as the first Leica M to introduce Aperture Priority (Auto) exposure, making it arguably the fastest-handling analog Leica ever produced.

• Electronic Shutter: Provides stepless shutter speeds in Auto mode from 32s to 1/1000s, ensuring perfect exposure even in fluctuating light conditions.

• Mechanical Safety Speeds: Reliability is built-in; the camera remains functional at 1/60s and 1/125s even without battery power.

• Enhanced Viewfinder: Features the updated optical system with reduced flare and high-visibility bright line frames (0.72x magnification) for precise framing.

• DX-Coding & TTL Flash: The M7 automatically reads film ISO via DX-coding and supports TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering for professional lighting control.

• Heirloom Build: Constructed with a solid brass top and bottom plate, the M7 offers a tactile weight and durability that modern digital bodies cannot match.

Technical Insights from the Leica Community

"The Leica M7 is the only film M camera that really stands out for the working professional. It is the only film M with automatic exposure... It’s perfect for fast photography or street work, where speed is the difference between a shot and a missed opportunity." > "The M7's aperture priority works flawlessly. The camera meters off a 12mm white spot on the first shutter curtain, yielding an effective 13% spot-meter. It behaves predictably, making it more reliable than many modern 'intelligent' metering schemes." > "Precise, minimal, and a mechanical marvel. The M7 feels exactly like a Leica should. The lightmeter readout in auto mode is intuitive, and the on/off power button is a critical upgrade to prevent accidental shutter firing in your bag." ---

Detailed Specifications

Why Buy from MF Camera Store?

At MF Camera Store, we specialize in the curation and verification of high-end Leica equipment. Every camera undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection to ensure rangefinder calibration is perfect, shutter speeds are accurate, and the electronics are fully responsive.

What’s Included:

• Leica M7 à la Carte (Green Leather)

• Official Leica Green Leather Half Case

• Original Leica Front Body Cap

• Authentic "à la Carte" Custom Build