Leitz M7
The Leica M7 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 2002 and the first M-series body to offer aperture-priority automatic exposure through an electronically controlled metal-bladed shutter. It uses the Leica M bayonet mount and was positioned at the top of the film M range alongside manual counterparts.
Hammer prices at recent UK auction have ranged from roughly £2,400 to £13,000, with a median around £8,200 — the wide spread reflects a sample weighted toward special editions rather than standard chrome or black bodies. The strongest saleroom results in 2024 and 2025 came from commemorative variants such as the Titanium 50th Anniversary set and Edition Hermès, while plain production examples have sold for a fraction of that. As of 2026, condition of the electronics, shutter calibration and completeness of original packaging continue to determine where an individual M7 sells within that range.
Variants
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| a la carte | — | — | 5 | £2,400 – £13,000 |
| Betriebskamera | — | — | 0 | — |
| Betriebskamera US | — | — | 0 | — |
| Edition Hermes | — | — | 0 | — |
| Edition Hermes (pre-series) | — | — | 0 | — |
| Handmade Titanium Camera | — | — | 0 | — |
| Lisle-Kelco | — | — | 0 | — |
| prototype (black) | — | — | 0 | — |
| prototype (chrome) | — | — | 0 | — |
| Scandinavia | — | — | 0 | — |
| Titanium (50th years anniversary, 3-lens kit) | — | — | 0 | — |
| Titanium (50th years anniversary) | — | — | 1 | £9,500 – £9,500 |
| Titanium (9/11 Memorial) | — | — | 0 | — |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Nov 2025 | £4,750 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 34) Title: A Leica M7 A La Carte 0.72 Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
2004, chrome, serial no. 3009729, body, VG-E, shutter working Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK bidders only. International buyers are |
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| Oct 2025 | £8,190 | Chiswick Auctions | a la carte | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 52) Title: A Leica M7 à la carte Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
A Leica M7 à la carte Rangefinder Camera Body Serial No: 3009224 Body: VG some light cosmetic marks to the paint adding to the patination Shutter: ... read more |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 13,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01506) Title: Leica M7 Titan '50 Jahre Leica M System' 10570
Description:
Beautiful limited edition M7 in titanium finish produced at 500 units to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Leica M system, with special engravings on the top plate, in near-mint condition, showing some lack of paint on the rear door and light scratches on the front panel, in working order, with matching Summilux-M 1.4/50mm Asph. no.3982425 later 6-bit coded, complete set with all caps, strap, papers, leather pouch, Günther Osterloh '50 Years Leica M' book, presentation and maker's boxes. Estimate: EUR 16,000 - EUR 18,000 |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01365) Title: Leica M7 0.72 10503 'Test Camera France'
Description:
One of only 579 'Flag M7' cameras, a special demonstration series for each of the Leica agencies throughout the world, here 'Test Camera France' in almost mint condition and working condition, only showing some light signs of use, with body cap, instructions, paper, presentation box and maker's box. Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 13,000 | Leitz Auction | a la carte | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01111) Title: Leica M7 à la carte 10560 ostrich brown leather
Description:
Beautiful Leica M7 in black/chrome finish with brown ostrich leather covering, in near-mint condition and working order, with body cap, strap, papers, presentation and maker's boxes. Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 8,000 |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 8,000 | Leitz Auction | a la carte | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00467) Title: Leica M7 black paint à la carte
Description:
A beautiful, unique à la carte M7 finished in black paint and with a special black ostrich leather covering, in excellent, near mint condition, perfect working order, with papers and maker's box. Estimate: EUR 16,000 - EUR 20,000 |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 32,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41447) Title: Leica M7 black paint à la carte
Description:
A beautiful à la carte M7 finished in black paint and with a special brown leather covering, in mint, unused condition, perfect working order. Estimate: EUR 14,000 - EUR 16,000 |
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| Nov 2022 | £2,500 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 41) Title: A Leica M7 0.72 Rangefinder Body
Description:
2001, black chrome, serial no. 2777587, body, VG-E, shutter working, complete with original packaging and box Note: This lot incurs VAT, due to being |
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| Nov 2022 | USD 2,800 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2022 Results (Lot 280) Title: Leica M7 .72 Black Anodised "Test Camera USA"
Description:
Leica M7 .72 Black Anodised "Test Camera USA" |
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 13,000 | Leitz Auction | a la carte | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40245) Title: Leica M7 à la carte black paint
Description:
beautiful à la carte M7 with black paint finish, in very good condition and working order, with desirable patina on the edges, note some features of the Leica MP (old-style film advance lever, frame selector and no Leica red dot), complete with body cap, strap, all papers, presentation and maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 11,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37142) Title: Leica M7 Titan '50 Years of Leica M System' 10570
Description:
limited edition M7 in titanium finish, new and complete with matching titanium Summilux-M 1.4/50mm Asph. no.3982460, Günter Osterloh book '50 Years Leica M', all accessories and papers, in maker's box Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | a la carte | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_34879) Title: Leica M7 a la carte
Description:
black paint camera with brown leather covering, 0.85 finder, with M-Hexanon 2/50mm no.3215551 (clean optics, front cap), both in near mint condition Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30906) Title: M7 black 'Horst A. Friedrichs'
Description:
body in good working condition with Leica Motor M no.5559, Summilux-M 1.4/35mm ASPH. no.3811606 (caps, hood), strap, spare base plate, used by London based photographer Horst A. Friedrichs, including a 30x40cm print, 'Rocker' Edition No.3/25, his book 'OR GLORY' and a letter of authenticity Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 9,500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27573) Title: M7 Titan '50 Years Leica M System' 10570
Description:
limited edition M7 in titanium finish, new and complete with matching mint Summilux-M 1.4/50mm Asph. no.3982366 and all accessories in maker's box Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 9,500 | Leitz Auction | Titanium (50th years anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29236) Title: M7 Titan '50 Years Leica M System' 10570
Description:
limited edition M7 in titanium finish, new and complete with matching mint Summilux-M 1.4/50mm Asph. no.3982184 and all accessories in maker's box Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 13,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14709) Title: M7 Titan "50 Jahre Leica M System" 10570
Description:
limited edition M7 in titanium finish, a few minimal signs of use on the leather covering and strap lugs, complete with matching Summilux-M 1.4/50mm Asph. No.3982501 and all accessories with maker's box Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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| Jun 2004 | £956 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 394) Title: Leica M7 0.72 no. 2784505
Description:
Leica M7 0.72 no. 2784505 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jun 2004 | £1,015 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 395) Title: Leica M7 0.72 no. 2886042
Description:
Leica M7 0.72 no. 2886042 Estimate: £900 - £1,200 |
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