I just saw a picture of the Leica M7. In the picture it does not have the battery holder with the line in the middle that helps you turn it to remove the battery with a coin or screwdriver. The battery holder they have is a problem in turning or sometimes losing (like I did). They have an upgraded model battery holder that you can purchase from Leica for the M6 with a line in the middle for a coin or screwdriver to turn. Why doesn't Leica give you the best product for the money they charge. I don't get it.

Eddie

-- Edward Steinberg (es323@msn.com), May 01, 2002

Answers

The M7 battery cover does not work the same as the M6. It is not a treaded cover that you unscrew. You just turn it about a quarter of a turn and it pops out. And you put it back on, you turn it and it sort of clicks in. There is no need for a slot in the M7 batter cover because it is not possible to over tighten it.

-- Tristan (emulsion71@hotmail.com), May 01, 2002.