LEICA M6, black
LEICA M6, black
5800 € €5,600.00* Aktionspreis im Warenkorb
No longer available
Leica M6 (Black, model number 10557) – Technical Specifications & Description
Technical Specifications (according to Leica Camera AG)
Model name: Leica M6, analogue 35 mm rangefinder system, colour: black (order number 10 557)
Body: All-metal body with solid brass top and bottom plates, black finish
Dimensions / Weight: approx. 138 × 40 × 77 mm, weight approx. 575 g (without battery)
Viewfinder: Brightline rangefinder with automatic parallax correction, viewfinder magnification approx. 0.72×
Shutter type & speeds: Mechanical focal-plane shutter, speeds from 1 s to 1/1000 s, flash sync at 1/50 s
Exposure metering: Selective TTL with silicon photodiode behind the first shutter curtain. Film speed manually adjustable from ISO 6 to 6400
Focus: Manual, from approx. 70 cm to ∞
Film advance: Manual via quick-release lever or optionally motorised. Rewind manual via telescopic crank. Counter on top, reset when opening the base
Further technical details: ISO accessory shoe, 1/4″ stainless steel tripod socket in the base
Operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
Modern reissue (new edition from 2022) – Differences & features
Manufactured in Wetzlar once again, with contemporary improvements
Extras:
LED exposure meter in the viewfinder with additional red indicator for correct exposure and battery warning
Top and bottom plates made of solid brass, lacquered instead of the previous galvanised version
Optical surfaces coated on the inside to reduce stray light
Variant & History
This reissue bears the model number 10557 – a current reissue of the classic M6
The M6 was first produced in 1984 and continuously developed until 2002 (e.g. M6 TTL). This reissue has been available again since November 2022 – classic in appearance, technically modernised
Quick overview – Leica M6 black (model 10557)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Camera type | 35 mm rangefinder, analogue |
| Body | All-metal, brass top and bottom, black finish |
| Viewfinder | 0.72× brightline with parallax correction |
| Shutter speeds | 1 s – 1/1000 s, flash sync 1/50 s |
| Exposure metering | TTL selective, ISO manual 6–6400 |
| Dimensions / Weight | approx. 138×40×77 mm, 575 g (without battery) |
| Film advance | Manual or optional motorised drive |
| Improvements in the reissue | LED indicator, battery warning, coating, solid brass plates |
| Year of production | Original: 1984–2002, Reissue since 2022 |
Contents:
Camera, box, leather strap, battery, instructions