Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. >http://shopping.yahoo.com/