Leica M6

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Leica M6

Maker: Leica

Dates: 1984-2003

Variants: Silver-black and black

Camera Type: 35mm rangefinder system

Focusing: manual


Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean (×0.68)
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: 2x Silver oxide or 1x lithium

Dimensions: 138x77x38mm

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 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.

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

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

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.

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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