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{{Infobox_35mm_RF_system|camera name='''Leica M6'''
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|image caption=Image by {{image_author|Eric Massaro}} {{with permission}}
|image_text= Leica M6 titanium
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|maker=[[Leica]]
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|dates=1984-2003
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|variants=Silver-black and black
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|viewfinder=Reverse Galilean (0.72×)
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<br/>with automatic or manual selection of [[parallax|parallax corrected]] framelines
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|rangefinder=[[coupled rangefinder|coupled]], combined ([[rangefinder base|ERB]] = 49.9mm)
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|lens mount=Leica M
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|shutter type=[[focal plane shutter|focal plane]]<br>cloth curtains, horizontal travel
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|min shutter speed=1/1000
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|max shutter speed=1s
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|exposure meter=[[CdS]] selective
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|exposure modes=manual
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|iso range=6 to 6400 [[ASA|ISO]]
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|shoe=Hotshoe
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|sync=X
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|sync speed=1/50
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|ttl flash=No (Yes M6 TTL)
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|motor drive=Winder
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|battery=2&times; silver oxide or 1&times; lithium
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|dimensions=138&times;77&times;38mm
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|weight=560g
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|number produced=unknown
 
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The '''Leica M6''' is a 35mm film rangefinder camera produced by [[Leitz]] in 1984. It is part of the [[Leica]] M-series [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] camera system originating with the [[Leica M3]]. It was the first progression of the M series model number since the [[Leica M5]] of 1971.
The '''Leica M6''' is a 35mm film rangefinder camera produced by [[Leitz]] in 1984. It is part of the [[Leica]] M-series [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] camera system originating with the [[Leica M3]]. It is the first advanced progression of the M series model number since the [[Leica M5]] in 1971.
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The M6 provides TTL exposure measurement but, unlike the unsuccessful [[Leica M5|M5]], does so within the 'classic' [[Leica M3|M3]] body size. Although having the same dimensions as the M3, the M6 was subtly restyled. The viewfinder includes LED exposure display which, unlike the M5, uses a fixed light receptor beside the bayonet lens mount pointing at a white metering circle on the first shutter curtain. Metering is only possible when the shutter has been advanced and some early lenses with deep rear elements will not give correct readings.
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The electronics necessary for metering meant that a self timer was no longer fitted.
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Following on from the Canadian made [[Leica M4-2|M4-2]], M6 production reverted to Germany.
  
The M6 provides TTL exposure measurement but, unlike the unsuccessful [[Leica M5|M5]], does so within the 'classic' [[Leica M3|M3]] body size. Although having the same dimensions as the M3, the M6 was subtly restyled. The viewfinder includes a 3-segment LED exposure display. Like the M5, exposure measurement uses a swing out exposure cell behind the lens which means that some earlier collapsible lenses should not be used.
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==M6 J==
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The '''Leica M6J''' is a limited edition version released in 1994. It offers a different viewfinder magnification of 0.85× compared to the more common 0.72× on the standard M6.  
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==M6 TTL==
 
==M6 TTL==
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Introduced in 1998, the M6 TTL also provides TTL flash. There are variations with 0.72, 0.85 and 0.58 viewfinder magnifications.
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Introduced in 1998, the M6 TTL also provides TTL flash exposure measurement. There are variations with 0.72×, 0.85×, and 0.58× viewfinder magnifications. Utilising more sophisticated electronics this version required a 2.5mm increase in the camera's height and 40g additional weight.
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=== Specifications ===
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==MP==
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Introduced in 2003, the MP is still all mechanical with only the meter requiring power. The name harks back to the much prized [[Leica M3|1956 MP]] and some features, such as the special rewind lever, have been copied from the earlier version.
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Metering electronics reverted to a simpler system not providing [[TTL]] flash exposure.
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== Specifications (M6)==
 
* Viewfinder: 0.72&times; and 0.85&times;
 
* Viewfinder: 0.72&times; and 0.85&times;
 
* Framelines: 0.72&times; (28-90, 35-135, 50-75), 0.85&times; (35-135, 50-75, 90)
 
* Framelines: 0.72&times; (28-90, 35-135, 50-75), 0.85&times; (35-135, 50-75, 90)
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In English:
 
In English:
* [http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/msystem/index_e.html The Leica M-System page] at Leica.
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* [https://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/About-the-M-System The Leica M-System page] at Leica.
 
* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/galleries/essays/072000.htm An article about the M6] at the Washington Post by Frank Van Riper.
 
* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/galleries/essays/072000.htm An article about the M6] at the Washington Post by Frank Van Riper.
* [http://feuerbacher.net/photo/frame.html?Cameras/LeicaM6/LeicaM6.html~Main Article by M. Feuerbacher]
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* [http://feuerbacher.net/photo/Cameras/LeicaM6/LeicaM6.html Article by M. Feuerbacher]
 
In Spanish:
 
In Spanish:
 
* [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/articulos/leicam6.htm Leica M6 0.85&times;] in the [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/ website of Hugo Rodriguez]
 
* [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/articulos/leicam6.htm Leica M6 0.85&times;] in the [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/ website of Hugo Rodriguez]
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[[Category: M|M6]]
 
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Revision as of 10:42, 20 June 2016

Leica M6

Maker: Leica

Dates: 1984-2003

Variants: Silver-black and black

Camera Type: 35mm rangefinder system

Focusing: manual


Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean (0.72×)
with automatic or manual selection of parallax corrected framelines

Rangefinder: coupled, combined (ERB = 49.9mm)

Lens mount: Leica M

Shutter: focal plane
cloth curtains, horizontal travel
from 1/1000 to 1s

Exposure meter: CdS selective

Exposure modes: manual

ASA/ISO range: 6 to 6400 ISO

Shoe: Hotshoe

Synchronized: X

X sync speed: 1/50

TTL Flash: No (Yes M6 TTL)

Motor drive: Winder

Battery: 2× silver oxide or 1× lithium

Dimensions: 138×77×38mm

Weight: 560g

Number produced: unknown

The Leica M6 is a 35mm film rangefinder camera produced by Leitz in 1984. It is part of the Leica M-series rangefinder camera system originating with the Leica M3. It was the first progression of the M series model number since the Leica M5 of 1971.

The M6 provides TTL exposure measurement but, unlike the unsuccessful M5, does so within the 'classic' M3 body size. Although having the same dimensions as the M3, the M6 was subtly restyled. The viewfinder includes LED exposure display which, unlike the M5, uses a fixed light receptor beside the bayonet lens mount pointing at a white metering circle on the first shutter curtain. Metering is only possible when the shutter has been advanced and some early lenses with deep rear elements will not give correct readings.

The electronics necessary for metering meant that a self timer was no longer fitted.

Following on from the Canadian made M4-2, M6 production reverted to Germany.

M6 J

The Leica M6J is a limited edition version released in 1994. It offers a different viewfinder magnification of 0.85× compared to the more common 0.72× on the standard M6.

M6 TTL

Introduced in 1998, the M6 TTL also provides TTL flash exposure measurement. There are variations with 0.72×, 0.85×, and 0.58× viewfinder magnifications. Utilising more sophisticated electronics this version required a 2.5mm increase in the camera's height and 40g additional weight.

MP

Introduced in 2003, the MP is still all mechanical with only the meter requiring power. The name harks back to the much prized 1956 MP and some features, such as the special rewind lever, have been copied from the earlier version.

Metering electronics reverted to a simpler system not providing TTL flash exposure.

Specifications (M6)

  • Viewfinder: 0.72× and 0.85×
  • Framelines: 0.72× (28-90, 35-135, 50-75), 0.85× (35-135, 50-75, 90)
  • Shutter speeds: 1 - 1/1000 second plus 'B'
  • Film speed: ISO 6–6400
  • Power supply to exposure meter: 2 silver oxide button cells (type SR44) or 1 lithium battery (1/3 N)



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