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Specifications
Basic Information
Mount
M - Leica
Announced Date
1984
Release Date
1984
MSRP At Launch
$1,495 USD
MSRP Now
$7,000 USD
Weight
585 g
Dimensions
Width138mm
Height77mm
Length33.5mm
Analog Camera
Camera Type
Rangefinder
Capture Medium
35mm Film
Film Transport
Manual Lever
Viewfinder Type
Rangefinder-Style
Shutter Type
Focal-Plane (Cloth)
Shutter Speeds
1s to 1/1000s
Flash Sync Speed
1/50s
Bulb Mode
Yes
ISO Setting
Manual
ISO Range
6 - 6400
Exposure Compensation
No
Autofocus
No
Focus Aids
Rangefinder Patch
Continuous Drive
No
Battery Required (Shutter)
No
Supported Batteries
SR44, DL1/3N
Hot Shoe
Yes
Intervalometer
No
Notes
- The original Leica M6 was produced between 1984-1998, without a light meter. The Leica M6 TTL was produced between 1998-2002, with a light meter. The Leica M6 2022 was introduced as a variant of the Leica MP with some cosmetic and build differences.
- 2x SR44 or 1xDL1/3N batteries are required for the light meter to function in the TTL variant.
- The B&H photo and Leica Camera links direct you to the 2022 re-release Leica M6.
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