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LEICA M6, black

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)

FeatureDescription
Camera type35 mm rangefinder, analogue
BodyAll-metal, brass top and bottom, black finish
Viewfinder0.72× brightline with parallax correction
Shutter speeds1 s – 1/1000 s, flash sync 1/50 s
Exposure meteringTTL selective, ISO manual 6–6400
Dimensions / Weightapprox. 138×40×77 mm, 575 g (without battery)
Film advanceManual or optional motorised drive
Improvements in the reissueLED indicator, battery warning, coating, solid brass plates
Year of productionOriginal: 1984–2002, Reissue since 2022

Contents:

Camera, box, leather strap, battery, instructions