Leica m6 ttl
To rangefinder aficionados focusing is a dream, especially in the dark. With this machine, you can expect all controls to be smooth, quiet, and satisfying to the touch. The M6 features a crystal clear viewfinder, a durable M mount bayonet which is compatible with the best lenses in the world.
LEICA M6 TTL MANUAL
It’s a sleek, perfectly designed, manual film camera with through-the-lens metering. What makes it special is its build quality. If you don’t believe me, just google “best 35mm film camera.” It is now referred to as “The M6 Classic” and not be confused with the M6 TTL its fatter younger brother.
LEICA M6 TTL MOVIE
The idea was to offer a compact, hand-held camera that used 35mm movie film.įrom a photojournalist’s point of view, the Leica M6 is the best 35mm film camera ever made. Manufactured from 1984 – 1998, the M6 was made by hand by Leica in Germany. Why is this camera from 1984 is still amongst the best in the world? Read our Leica M6 review to find out!
I shot 50 rolls of film, and my love affair with the M6 began. That weekend I put it to use for a wedding at the Plaza Hotel. To own a Leica M with a built-in meter was a gift from the camera gods. Cradled between my palms and the camera felt amazing to hold. Immediately he plopped an M6 into my hand.
When Leica introduced the Leica M6 I bluntly asked a NY Leica dealer what he liked about it. See the M6 profile on the CameraQuest page.Įrwin Puts' guide to choosing an M camera.Leica Germany has produced the world’s most legendary compact mechanical 35mm cameras for decades.
See this special page for detailed information. Obviously, these sets were collector's items from the very moment they appeared on the market. These sets were not given, the recommended sales price for the first set was 10.000 euro, and 20.000 euro for the second set.
LEICA M6 TTL SERIAL NUMBERS
The serial numbers start at 3.000.000 up to 3.000.050 for the second set (one camera per year, the year is additionally engraved on the camera top - the lenses bear the serial number consisting of the appropriate year), and from 3.000.050 to 3.000.550 for the first set (the last three digits of the serial number on the lens match the last three digits of the body). The cameras in both sets bear the engraving "1954-2004 50 Jahre M-System". The first set contains of a Leica M7 with the latest Summilux-M 50/1.4 ASPH (500 pieces), the second one contains the Leica M7 with the Summilux-M 50/1.4 ASPH, the Summicron-M 28/2.0 ASPH and the Summicron-M 90/2.0 ASPH (50 pieces). The top cover, the bottom cover and all operation elements are made out of massive titanium.
In contrast to the previous M6 and M6 TTL titanium models where the cameras were only given a titanium finish, all metal parts have been replaced by titanium ones, which is a very laborious and expensive process given the particular characteristics of titanium. Two very special sets were made available in 2004 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Leica M system. In fact after production of the M6 titanium body had already (catalog number 11869) was made available in titanium finish.ĩ0mm f/2.8 (catalog item 11899) was introduced in titaniumįinish but the lens was only available in 1999 (500 pieces), The latter was succeeded by the high-performance Summilux-Mģ5mm f/1.4 ASPH titanium (catalog item 11859) in 1994. With the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 titanium (catalog number 11860). When it was brought to market in 1992, it was offered together Was a low-volume production item and commanded a higher price Together with the titanium finish lenses, this version The camera has theĬlassic 0.72 viewfinder, the most useful and versatile one in This version was produced from 1992 tillġ998 when the M6 was replaced by the M6 TTL. Stylish incarnation - titanium with a black calf leather bodyĬover in emu-style.