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| − | + | {{Infobox_35mm_RF_system|camera name='''Leica M6''' | |
| − | + | |image source=http://www.flickr.com/photos/35379922@N06/4931601269/in/pool-camerawiki | |
| − | <div class="floatright" style=" | + | |image=http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4931601269_3c8a369029.jpg |
| − | + | |image caption=Image by {{image_author|Eric Massaro}} {{with permission}} | |
| + | |maker=[[Leica]] | ||
| + | |dates=1984-2003 | ||
| + | |variants=Silver-black and black | ||
| + | |viewfinder=Reverse Galilean (0.72×) | ||
| + | <br/>with automatic or manual selection of [[parallax|parallax corrected]] framelines | ||
| + | |rangefinder=[[coupled rangefinder|coupled]], combined ([[rangefinder base|ERB]] = 49.9mm) | ||
| + | |lens mount=Leica M | ||
| + | |shutter type=[[focal plane shutter|focal plane]]<br>cloth curtains, horizontal travel | ||
| + | |min shutter speed=1/1000 | ||
| + | |max shutter speed=1s | ||
| + | |exposure meter=[[CdS]] selective | ||
| + | |exposure modes=manual | ||
| + | |iso range=6 to 6400 [[ASA|ISO]] | ||
| + | |shoe=Hotshoe | ||
| + | |sync=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|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. | ||
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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. | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==M6 TTL== | ||
| + | <div class="floatright plainlinks" style="margin:0px 0px 15px 15px;"> | ||
| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/wongduncan/5736461477/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3042/5736461477_7552b4b6d5.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= left | ||
| + | |image_text= Leica M6 TTL LHSA | ||
| + | |image_by= Wong Duncan Cheuk Sang | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
| + | }} | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
| − | + | 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 | + | ==MP== |
| + | <div class="floatright plainlinks" style="margin:0px 0px 15px 15px;"> | ||
| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/perahia/2086645309/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2086645309_9c9e3966ac.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= 2003 Leica MP | ||
| + | |image_by= perahia | ||
| + | |image_rights= wp | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | 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× and 0.85× | * Viewfinder: 0.72× and 0.85× | ||
* Framelines: 0.72× (28-90, 35-135, 50-75), 0.85× (35-135, 50-75, 90) | * Framelines: 0.72× (28-90, 35-135, 50-75), 0.85× (35-135, 50-75, 90) | ||
| − | * Shutter speeds: 1 | + | * Shutter speeds: 1 - 1/1000 second plus 'B' |
| − | * Film speed: 6–6400 | + | * Film speed: ISO 6–6400 |
* Power supply to exposure meter: 2 silver oxide button cells (type SR44) or 1 lithium battery (1/3 N) | * Power supply to exposure meter: 2 silver oxide button cells (type SR44) or 1 lithium battery (1/3 N) | ||
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=== Leica M6 special editions === | === Leica M6 special editions === | ||
* Leica M6 Cutaway | * Leica M6 Cutaway | ||
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* Leica M6 999: 999 cameras | * Leica M6 999: 999 cameras | ||
* Leica M6 Titanium: circa 6000 and 1000 in TTL-version | * Leica M6 Titanium: circa 6000 and 1000 in TTL-version | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | <div class="floatright plainlinks" style="margin:0px 0px 15px 15px;"> | ||
| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldabra42/4738576387/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4738576387_7b2a258a94_m.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= M6 with custom half-case | ||
| + | |image_by= Manfred Klassert | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | </div> | ||
In English: | In English: | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [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/ | + | * [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×] in the [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/ website of Hugo Rodriguez] | * [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/articulos/leicam6.htm Leica M6 0.85×] in the [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/ website of Hugo Rodriguez] | ||
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[[Category: Leica M mount]] | [[Category: Leica M mount]] | ||
[[Category: Leica]] | [[Category: Leica]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Leica M mount]] | ||
[[Category: L]] | [[Category: L]] | ||
[[Category: M|M6]] | [[Category: M|M6]] | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 20 June 2016
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Maker: Leica Dates: 1984-2003 Variants: Silver-black and black Camera Type: 35mm rangefinder system Focusing: manual Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean (0.72×)
Rangefinder: coupled, combined (ERB = 49.9mm) Lens mount: Leica M Shutter: focal plane 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.
Contents
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
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| Leica M6 TTL LHSA image by Wong Duncan Cheuk Sang (Image rights) |
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
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| 2003 Leica MP image by perahia (Image rights) |
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)
Links
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| M6 with custom half-case image by Manfred Klassert (Image rights) |
In English:
- The Leica M-System page at Leica.
- An article about the M6 at the Washington Post by Frank Van Riper.
- Article by M. Feuerbacher
In Spanish:
In French:
