Most people want to buy the all manual R6.2 (indeed I had one in the 1990's), but once you get over the battery dependence, the R7 is actually a more convienient choice. You get multiple modes and the Program mode works surprisingly well. The slightly larger body is also easier to hold. Finally, these things are (relatively speaking) cheap. You get an electronically controlled shutter which is far more accurate than the all-mechanical R6.2. You also get more useful LED information in the viewfinder. Of course the bad news is that if your camera fails then good luck with getting it fixed. Presumably the reason for the cheap asking price.
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The camera is built extremely well (cost $3000 in 1995) That's almost $5000 in today's money. Because it's all manual, it's not for everyone. But, it's fun to go old school and shoot a roll of film(or slides). The big plus over the R5 is auto DX coding. The only downside to the R7 is that every so often the DOF lever has to be lubricated by Leica service(or camera shop). It's Worth It!!
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This is my second Leica. I grew up with a father who was an expert in optics and an award winning photographer,so I am more discerning than most when it comes to photography. This camera has all the versatility one could ever want or need.
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I have a Leica R6.2 and wanted a back up body and this Leica R7 makes a good companion. It is very well built and reliable
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Amazing!
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Top quality SLR for it's time. Traditional Leica shape and ergonomics, well thought out. Typical Leica engineering, with tight mechanical tolerances. Very German.
A top market camera and lens for a fraction of its worth luckily everyone wants digital today good luck to them
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