The Leica M6 Rangefinder Camera is an icon of analog photography. A camera that utilises a mechanical rangefinder with 0.72x viewfinder magnification, handcrafted from over 100 individual parts to produce exceptionally bright views with excellent contrast and it allows you to see beyond the actual frame of your final shot.

The iconic design offers simple elegance, absolute reliability and high-quality materials that’s combined in the lightweight Leica M6 camera. Key features include a highly scratch-resistant lacquer, solid brass top cap and robust leatherette that is used on the camera.

• Analogue rangefinder system camera (35 mm)
• Leica M bayonet
• Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation
• x0.73 Viewfinder Magnification

Technical Data.

Designation Leica M6
Camera type Analogue rangefinder system camera (35 mm)
Type No. 2248
Order No. Black: 10 557
Material Closed full metal housing, Top cover and bottom cover: brass, black finish
Lens mount Leica M bayonet
Operating conditions 0C to +40C
Interfaces ISO accessory shoe
Tripod thread A 14 DIN 4503 (14) with stainless steel in the base
Dimensions
32.2 mm
34.5 mm
40 mm
15.2 mm
68.3 mm23.2 mm
29.7 mm
67.4 mm
138.6 mm
79.2 mm 59.4 mm
78 mm
72 mm
49 mm
33.5 mm
Weight 575 g (without battery)

Viewfinder Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation

Parallax compensation The horizontal and vertical difference between viewfinder and lens is compensated automatically in line with the relevant focus
setting. Congruence of viewfinder and actual image. The size of the bright-line frame matches the distance:
at 2 m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm
at infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28 mm) to 18% (135 mm)
less than 2 m: less than film size
Viewfinder magnification x0.73 (all lenses)
Wide- base rangefinder Split and superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image.
Shutter
Shutter type Focal plane shutter with rubber liner, mechanically controlled
Shutter speeds Mech. shutter: 1 s – 11000 s
Flash Synch: up to 150 s
Shutter release Two-stage: Power up (activation of exposure meter) Release. Integrated standard cable release thread.
Film winding
Loading Manual with quick wind lever or LEICAVIT M, motorized with LEICA MOTOR-M, LEICA WINDER-M, LEICA WINDER
Rewinding Manual with telescopic rewind knob
Frame counter On top of camera. Automatic reset after removal of bottom cover.
Focusing
Working range 70 cm to
Focus mode Manual
Exposure
Exposure metering TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture
Metering cell Silicon photo diode with convex lens to the top left behind the camera bayonet.
Film speed range Manual setting from ISO 6/9 to ISO 6400/39.
Metering principle The light reflected by a metering spot in the center of the 1st shutter curtain is metered. The metering spot has a diameter of
12mm and therefore corresponds to approx. 13% of the full negative format or around 2/3 of the short side of the corresponding
frame in the viewfinder.
Exposure control mode Manual shutter speed and aperture setting, adjustment using LED light balance.
Flash
Flash unit connection Via accessory shoe
Synchronisation On the 1st shutter curtain
Flash sync speed