CW ID: 1290832 | Leica ID: 10557

Leica M6

$7,000.00
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The Leica M6 returns the definitive analog rangefinder to production, faithfully rebuilt around the beloved 1984 original. A 0.72x viewfinder with fully coated glass reduces flare, while a mechanically controlled cloth focal-plane shutter and TTL selective metering give you the pure, battery-light shooting experience that made the M6 a legend, now with modern electronics inside.

For you, the details matter: a top plate milled from solid brass, the red Leitz logo, an updated meter that adds a central red dot for spot-on exposure, and a battery warning. Handmade in Germany and finished with M6-typical embossing and packaging, it is a film camera you'll pass down for generations.

Buy from an authorized Leica dealer like Camera West to ensure a genuine product with full manufacturer warranty and expert support.
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We offer a concierge trade-in program for the gear you'd like to upgrade, cross-grade, or simply pass on to a new owner. This enables you to acquire the tools that fit your specific needs. The easiest way to trade is to bring your gear into one of our stores and meet with us in person. However, we also accommodate those who can't visit our stores. Our online process is both personal and simple.

To begin, fill out the form on our Trade // Sell page with the details of the fine photographic equipment or watches you'd like to trade in. One of our team members will then contact you to confirm any details we might need for an accurate estimate. We will provide an estimate that doesn’t only look at the value of your trade in but the whole picture of where you want to go. If the estimate is satisfactory to you, we can provide a shipping label for you to ship your gear to one of our stores for a final inspection and store credit. Finally, we apply that credit towards your new gear!

  • Faithful reissue of the classic 1984 Leica M6
  • 0.72x bright-line viewfinder with fully coated glass surfaces
  • Mechanically controlled cloth focal-plane shutter, works battery-light
  • TTL selective (spot) metering off the shutter curtain
  • Updated meter with central red dot plus two arrows for exact exposure
  • Added battery-warning indicator
  • Top cover milled from solid brass with abrasion-resistant black lacquer
  • Red Leitz logo, as on the 1984 original
  • Leica M bayonet mount for the full M lens system
  • ISO 6 to 6400 film speed range
  • Handmade in Germany with M6-style packaging

Scope of Delivery:

  • Leica M6 rangefinder camera
  • Leather carrying strap
  • Body cap
  • Battery

Limited Warranty:

This Leica product carries Leica's limited manufacturer warranty when purchased from an authorized dealer, including accessories in their original packaging. Registering your product with a Leica Account extends coverage by an additional 12 months. Buying from an authorized dealer such as Camera West ensures your Leica is a genuine, warranty-eligible product backed by Leica's official service network.

General

Model: Leica M6 (Type 2248)

Order number: 10557 (black)

Camera type: Analog 35mm rangefinder system camera

Lens mount: Leica M bayonet

Film format: 35mm (135)

Focus mode: Manual, 70 cm to infinity

Made in: Germany

Viewfinder & Rangefinder

Magnification: 0.72x

Viewfinder: Large bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation

Rangefinder: Wide-base split and superimposed image in the center of the frame

Exposure & Metering

Metering: TTL selective metering with working aperture

Metering spot: 12 mm diameter, approx. 13% of the frame

Metering cell: Silicon photo diode

Film speed: Manual ISO 6/9deg to ISO 6400/39deg

Exposure mode: Manual, via LED light-balance display with two arrows and central red dot

Shutter

Type: Mechanically controlled cloth focal-plane shutter

Speeds: 1 s to 1/1000 s (mechanical)

Flash sync: 1/50 s

Release: Two-stage; standard cable release thread

Body & Dimensions

Material: Full-metal housing; brass top and bottom covers, black finish

Dimensions: 138 x 40 x 77 mm

Weight: 575 g (without battery)

Power: 2 silver-oxide cells (PX76/SR44) or 1 lithium DL1/3N

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