Initial M7 Thoughts

[Bike Tourist]

After running a roll of film through the M7, then viewing and scanning the results, I am impressed.

The shutter, quiet on all Ms, is really quiet on the M7!

When you turn on the switch the ISO blinks for two seconds. I usually overexpose neg film about 1/3 stop and underexpose transparency film 1/3 stop. When I set the ISO to 80 for the DX coded 100 speed film, the flashing display still read 100. A quick check of the manual revealed that if you're using a DX coded cassette, it will flash that speed EVEN IF YOU HAVE SET A DIFFERENT SPEED. That makes me uncomfortable, but it turned out alright. Next, I'll try a roll of slide film which will more of a an accuracy test.

To understate: Nice camera!

 

[peter_n]

Yes but it will show the speed without flashing if you have set the ASA on the back to the same speed as the DX. So you should feel comfortable that the display flashes when it thinks the speed should be x and you have set it to y. It's just telling you hey there's a difference here - sure you're right with that ASA setting? 🙂

Glad you like the cam, they're great aren't they?

 

[Bike Tourist]

Yes, Peter, looking at it that way, the camera is providing a useful service.