Leica M6

Leica M6 titanium image by Eric Massaro (Image rights)

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 is the first advanced progression of the M series model number since the Leica M5 in 1971.

Specifications

• 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

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:

• Leica M6 0.85× in the website of Hugo Rodriguez

In French:

• Leica M6 and Leica M6 Bhumiphol at summilux.net