[Leica] Re: Just bought R7 - need some advice

[Jim Brick <jim_brick@agilent.com>]

The circular dial is the self timer. Turn it all the way, trip the shutter,
a red light on the front of the camera will blink, quicker for the last few
seconds, and the shutter will go off in, I think - I don't have my R7 right
here - in 10 - 12 seconds.

I don't remember what batteries I use in my R7. They seem to last forever.
I have spares in my bag. A76 size if I remember correctly, possibly silver
although alkaline or lithium will work as well. The R7 is easy on batteries.

Wonderful camera. Bug free. 

Jim


At 12:41 AM 11/8/00 -0800, Ray Moth wrote:
>Dear All,
>
>I am a new member of the LUG. Originally from the UK, I have lived for
>many years in Indonesia. Yesterday, I came across what seemed a
>reasonable bargain in a camera trader's shop, here in Jakarta, and
>decided to buy it. It consist of a Leica R7 camera, with Elmarit
>60mm/2.8 macro lens plus extension tube and Elmarit 90mm/2.8 lens. The
>price I paid for the lot was US$2,000. It all seemed in pretty good
>condition: no marks, scratches or dings and everything seems to work as
>it should AFAIK. However, since I only made the purchase yesterday I
>haven't seen any photographic results from it yet. Your comments on
>this 'bargain' are welcome!
>
>There was no manual with the camera but the controls are pretty easy to
>understand, even though it's the first time I've handled a Leica (other
>than my Leica 'Mini Zoom' P&S). Just a couple of things puzzle me:
>
>- to the right of the lens, as you hold the camera pointing away from
>  you, there is a small circular dial the can be turned about 45 
>  degrees against a spring, and will stay in that position if the 
>  shutter is cocked. It returns to its normal position after the 
>  shutter is fired. I haven't been able to tell what difference it
>  makes. Can anyone tell me its purpose?
>
>- what type of batteries should I use? There are currently four LR44
>  alkaline cells and a red triangle with an exclamation mark is visible
>
>  at bottom left in the viewfinder, so I guess that means they're
>nearly
>  exhausted. Should I just replace them with the same type or is there
>  a better choice? 
>
>I'd be grateful for any comments/answers. Thanks in advance.
>
>Ray Moth
>Jakarta, Indonesia
>
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