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Successful model of [[Leica]]'s famous M-series of [[rangefinder]] camera bodies for the [[Summicron]] lenses. Professional photographers prefer these cameras especially for usage with wide-angle lenses.
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{{Infobox_35mm_RF_system|camera name='''Leica M6'''
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|image=http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4931601269_3c8a369029.jpg
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<p>Viewfinder: 0.72x and 0.85x</p>
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|image caption=Image by {{image_author|Eric Massaro}} {{with permission}}
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<p>Framelines: 0.72x (28-90, 35-135, 50-75), 0.85x (35-135, 50-75, 90)</p>
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|maker=[[Leica]]
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<p>Shutter Speed: 1 sec., 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125/, 1/250, 1/500,
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|dates=1984-2003
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1/1000, B</p>
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|variants=Silver-black and black
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<p>Film Speed: 6 - 6400 ISO</p>
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|viewfinder=Reverse Galilean (0.72×)
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<p>Power supply to exposure meter: 2 silver oxide button cells (type SR44) or 1  
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<br/>with automatic or manual selection of [[parallax|parallax corrected]] framelines
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lithium battery (1/3 N)</p>
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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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<p>Leica M6 Special Editions:<br>
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|shutter type=[[focal plane shutter|focal plane]]<br>cloth curtains, horizontal travel
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Leica M6 Cutaway<br>
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|min shutter speed=1/1000
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Leica M6 150 Jahre Photographie - 1989 - 75 Jahre Leica Photographie: only 1250  
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|max shutter speed=1s
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cameras<br>
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|exposure meter=[[CdS]] selective
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Leica M6 Colombo '92 (1492 - 1992: 500° Scoperta dell'America - Italia): only
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|exposure modes=manual
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200 cameras<br>
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|iso range=6 to 6400 [[ASA|ISO]]
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Leica M6 Royal-Foto Austria (1968 - 1993): only 101 cameras<br>
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|shoe=Hotshoe
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Leica M6J 40 Jahre Leica M (1954 - 1994): only 1640 cameras<br>
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|sync=X
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Leica M6 Dragon (gold plated): only 300 cameras<br>
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|sync speed=1/50
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Leica M6 Historica (1975 - 1995): only 150 cameras<br>
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|ttl flash=No (Yes M6 TTL)
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Leica M6 Royal Wedding: 200 cameras<br>
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|motor drive=Winder
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Leica M6 Thai Jubilee (50th year of the reign of His Majesty King Bhumiphol  
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|battery=2&times; silver oxide or 1&times; lithium
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Adulyadej): only 700 cameras<br>
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|dimensions=138&times;77&times;38mm
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Leica M6 Anton Bruckner (1824 - 1896): 200 cameras<br>
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|weight=560g
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Leica M6 Brunei: only 200 platinum plated cameras (125 platinum plated with  
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|number produced=unknown
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diamonds) and 350 gold plated cameras<br>
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Leica M6 Partners: only 500 cameras<br>
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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.
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Leica M6 Leica Demo Ausrüstung Benelux '96: only 70 cameras<br>
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Leica M6 Ein Stuck: only 996 cameras<br>
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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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Leica M6 Jaguar XK (1948 - 1998): only 50 cameras<br>
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Leica M6 Millennium: only 2000 cameras (300 with viewfinder 0.85 and green  
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The electronics necessary for metering meant that a self timer was no longer fitted.
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leatherette)<br>
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Leica M6 Dragon (viewfinder 0.85x, black painted): only 500 cameras<br>
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Following on from the Canadian made [[Leica M4-2|M4-2]], M6 production reverted to Germany.
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Leica M6 ICS: only 200 cameras<br>
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Leica M6 LHSA (Leica Historical Society of America)<br>
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==M6 J==
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Leica M6 Øresundsbron: only 150 cameras<br>
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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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Leica M6 Henri Cartier-Bresson (with Vuitton case): only 1 camera<br>
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Leica M6 William Klein: only 1 camera<br>
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Leica M6 Swiss Demo (Test the best): only 40 camera<br>
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==M6 TTL==
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Leica M6 Zurich Photographic Center: only 100 cameras<br>
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Leica M6 Royal Photographic Society: only 100 cameras<br>
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Leica M6 Platinum Optics: only 150 cameras<br>
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/wongduncan/5736461477/in/pool-camerawiki/
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Leica M6 Schmidt Centenary: only 151 cameras<br>
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|image= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3042/5736461477_7552b4b6d5.jpg
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Leica M6 Canada: only 270 cameras<br>
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Leica M6 Year of Rooster: only 300 cameras<br>
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|image_text= Leica M6 TTL LHSA
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Leica M6 999: only 999 cameras<br>
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|image_by= Wong Duncan Cheuk Sang
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Leica M6 Titanium: circa 6000 and only 1000 in TTL-version</p>
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|image_rights=  with permission
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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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==MP==
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|image= http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2086645309_9c9e3966ac.jpg
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|image_text= 2003 Leica 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)==
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* Viewfinder: 0.72&times; and 0.85&times;
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* Framelines: 0.72&times; (28-90, 35-135, 50-75), 0.85&times; (35-135, 50-75, 90)
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* Shutter speeds: 1 - 1/1000 second plus 'B'
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* Film speed: ISO 6&ndash;6400
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* 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 ===
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* Leica M6 Cutaway
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* Leica M6 150 Jahre Photographie - 1989 - 75 Jahre Leica Photographie: 1250 cameras
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* Leica M6 Colombo '92 (1492 - 1992: 500° Scoperta dell'America - Italia): 200 cameras
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* Leica M6 Royal-Foto Austria (1968 - 1993): 101 cameras
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* Leica M6J 40 Jahre Leica M (1954 - 1994): 1640 cameras
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* Leica M6 Dragon (gold plated): 300 cameras
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* Leica M6 Historica (1975 - 1995): 150 cameras
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* Leica M6 Royal Wedding: 200 cameras
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* Leica M6 Thai Jubilee (50th year of the reign of His Majesty King Bhumiphol Adulyadej): 700 cameras
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* Leica M6 Anton Bruckner (1824 - 1896): 200 cameras
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* Leica M6 Brunei: 200 platinum plated cameras (125 platinum plated with diamonds) and 350 gold plated cameras
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* Leica M6 Partners: 500 cameras
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* Leica M6 Leica Demo Ausrüstung Benelux '96: 70 cameras
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* Leica M6 Ein Stuck: 996 cameras
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* Leica M6 Jaguar XK (1948 - 1998): 50 cameras
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* Leica M6 Millennium: only 2000 cameras (300 with 0.85&times; viewfinder and green leatherette)
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* Leica M6 Dragon (viewfinder 0.85x, black painted): 500 cameras
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* Leica M6 ICS: 200 cameras
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* Leica M6 LHSA (Leica Historical Society of America)
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* Leica M6 Øresundsbron: 150 cameras
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* Leica M6 Henri Cartier-Bresson (with Vuitton case): only 1 camera
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* Leica M6 William Klein: only 1 camera
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* Leica M6 Swiss Demo (Test the best): 40 cameras
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* Leica M6 Zurich Photographic Center: 100 cameras
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* Leica M6 Royal Photographic Society: 100 cameras
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* Leica M6 Platinum Optics: 150 cameras
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* Leica M6 Schmidt Centenary: 151 cameras
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* Leica M6 Canada: 270 cameras
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* Leica M6 Year of Rooster: 300 cameras
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* Leica M6 999: 999 cameras
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* Leica M6 Titanium: circa 6000 and 1000 in TTL-version
  
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== Links ==
 
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldabra42/4738576387/in/pool-camerawiki
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|image= http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4738576387_7b2a258a94_m.jpg
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|image_text= M6 with custom half-case
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|image_by= Manfred Klassert
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In English:
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* [http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/msystem/index_e.html The Leica M-System page] at Leica.
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/leica/leica_m6/leica_m6.htm Leica M6 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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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.
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* [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]
 
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* [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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* [http://www.summilux.net/materiel/Leica-M6 Leica M6] and [http://www.summilux.net/materiel/Leica-M6-Bhumiphol Leica M6 Bhumiphol] at [http://www.summilux.net summilux.net]
  
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[[Category: Leica|M6]]
 
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[[Category: M|M6 Leica]]

Latest revision as of 07:10, 19 March 2022

Leica M6
4931601269_3c8a369029.jpg
Image by Eric Massaro (Image rights)

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

5736461477_7552b4b6d5.jpg
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

2086645309_9c9e3966ac.jpg
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)



Leica M6 special editions

  • Leica M6 Cutaway
  • Leica M6 150 Jahre Photographie - 1989 - 75 Jahre Leica Photographie: 1250 cameras
  • Leica M6 Colombo '92 (1492 - 1992: 500° Scoperta dell'America - Italia): 200 cameras
  • Leica M6 Royal-Foto Austria (1968 - 1993): 101 cameras
  • Leica M6J 40 Jahre Leica M (1954 - 1994): 1640 cameras
  • Leica M6 Dragon (gold plated): 300 cameras
  • Leica M6 Historica (1975 - 1995): 150 cameras
  • Leica M6 Royal Wedding: 200 cameras
  • Leica M6 Thai Jubilee (50th year of the reign of His Majesty King Bhumiphol Adulyadej): 700 cameras
  • Leica M6 Anton Bruckner (1824 - 1896): 200 cameras
  • Leica M6 Brunei: 200 platinum plated cameras (125 platinum plated with diamonds) and 350 gold plated cameras
  • Leica M6 Partners: 500 cameras
  • Leica M6 Leica Demo Ausrüstung Benelux '96: 70 cameras
  • Leica M6 Ein Stuck: 996 cameras
  • Leica M6 Jaguar XK (1948 - 1998): 50 cameras
  • Leica M6 Millennium: only 2000 cameras (300 with 0.85× viewfinder and green leatherette)
  • Leica M6 Dragon (viewfinder 0.85x, black painted): 500 cameras
  • Leica M6 ICS: 200 cameras
  • Leica M6 LHSA (Leica Historical Society of America)
  • Leica M6 Øresundsbron: 150 cameras
  • Leica M6 Henri Cartier-Bresson (with Vuitton case): only 1 camera
  • Leica M6 William Klein: only 1 camera
  • Leica M6 Swiss Demo (Test the best): 40 cameras
  • Leica M6 Zurich Photographic Center: 100 cameras
  • Leica M6 Royal Photographic Society: 100 cameras
  • Leica M6 Platinum Optics: 150 cameras
  • Leica M6 Schmidt Centenary: 151 cameras
  • Leica M6 Canada: 270 cameras
  • Leica M6 Year of Rooster: 300 cameras
  • Leica M6 999: 999 cameras
  • Leica M6 Titanium: circa 6000 and 1000 in TTL-version


Links

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M6 with custom half-case
image by Manfred Klassert (Image rights)

In English:

In Spanish:

In French:

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