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M6

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35mm rangefinder with TTL metering — the photojournalist's Leica

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Device information

Brand
Leica
Model
M6
Release year
1984
Category
Cameras

The story of this device

Revered as the ultimate synthesis of mechanical rangefinder purity and modern metering, the Leica M6 integrated a responsive silicon TTL exposure meter inside the classic M form factor. Operating all shutter speeds without battery power, it remains the gold standard of documentary photography.

Specifications

Display
Bright-line viewfinder (0.72x, 28/90/35/135/50/75mm), auto parallax
Storage
35mm film cartridge
Camera
35mm film (24x36mm), Leica M-mount
Media
35mm film
Weight
585g
Notable
TTL metering alone needs battery; body otherwise fully mechanical

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