Leica M6
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| 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 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 and, 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.
Following on from the Canadian made 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 0.72x 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.
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.
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:
