jackbaty
Established
I just received an M7 (from KEH) and was surprised to find the top plate engraved with the Leica script and "LEICA CAMERA AG GERMANY"
It is a .58 viewfinder. Could it have been originally ordered a la carte? Odd thing about that is the serial number is only 2854XXX which would seem to date it prior to when the a la carte system was introduced, which I thought was in 2004. The camera has the original DX reader also.
Or is this normal and I'd just never noticed?
It is a .58 viewfinder. Could it have been originally ordered a la carte? Odd thing about that is the serial number is only 2854XXX which would seem to date it prior to when the a la carte system was introduced, which I thought was in 2004. The camera has the original DX reader also.
Or is this normal and I'd just never noticed?
RFluhver
Well-known
There are a few like that in Japan. These are supposed to be "Japan Limited" M7's (as well as M6's) that have this engraving. My otherwise normal black chrome M6TTL has this engraving, too. But without verifying from serial number, it could just as easily be a custom request by a previous owner to have the engraving done. I read somewhere that Leica used to that do that sort of thing.
jackbaty
Established
Well look at that. Seems to explain things, thanks!
I kind of like it.
I kind of like it.
segedi
RFicianado
Sweet camera!
Bill Blackwell
Leica M Shooter
I have heard the Japan 'engraving' was actually silk-screening.
Which is it?
Which is it?
JHP
Well-known
Why does Japan always get special editions? This M7... MP-6 etc?
They are always so lovely.
They are always so lovely.
jackbaty
Established
It *feels* engraved. Not nearly as deeply as the M3, though. Here's a quick snap of the camera.
jackbaty
Established
Nice!
I shot with my fairly new (to me) M3 yesterday and then put a roll through the M7 around the house today. I think I've found a perfect pair!
The .58 is just awesome with the 35, and I can actually see the frame lines with the 28mm even with glasses. So nice. The 50mm might be a bit trickier, but certainly doable.
I shot with my fairly new (to me) M3 yesterday and then put a roll through the M7 around the house today. I think I've found a perfect pair!
The .58 is just awesome with the 35, and I can actually see the frame lines with the 28mm even with glasses. So nice. The 50mm might be a bit trickier, but certainly doable.
RFluhver
Well-known
Nelson Tan
Established
I used to own a M7 which I purchased in Japan. It is definitely not engraved... it's a silkscreen logo is really nicely done.
dreamsandart
Well-known
I had an M7 a few years back - 'Japan' silk screened - 28499xx. Nicely done, but don't think it would be very durable in use for the long run, sold it before I found out.
On the M7s in Japan that have the top information engraved the box has the fact they are 'engraved' printed
On the M7s in Japan that have the top information engraved the box has the fact they are 'engraved' printed
