{"product_id":"leica-m6-black","title":"Leica M6 - Black","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y1K6d0eTW6M?si=zVCspiYKzW4JNA_d\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeica M6: Write Your Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeica M6 – An Icon of Analogue Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe legendary Leica M6 stands as a symbol of analogue excellence. Compact, intuitive, and discreet, it lets photographers get close to the action and capture genuine emotions. Since its debut in 1984, the M6 has been the preferred camera of many of the world’s greatest photographers, resulting in countless iconic images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rangefinder – The Heart of Every Leica M Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rangefinder defines every Leica M camera, offering a bright, high-contrast view that lets you see beyond your final frame. It provides a broader view of your scene, putting you in full control of focus and exposure. The M6’s 0.72x mechanical rangefinder, handcrafted from over 100 individual parts, ensures precision with selective exposure metering through the lens. The light balance is visible in the lower part of the viewfinder, and focusing is achieved using either the superimposed image or split image method—both effective even in low-light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Ready for the Decisive Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more, react faster. The M6’s rangefinder technology allows you to observe your scene beyond the frame, making it easier to capture the perfect moment. Illuminated framelines outline the image field for six focal lengths (28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm, 50 and 75 mm), which adjust automatically when you attach a lens. The field selector also lets you view framelines for other focal lengths, enabling you to choose the right perspective before pressing the shutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless, Iconic Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica M cameras are known not just for capturing timeless images but for being icons in their own right. The M6 combines elegant simplicity with high-quality materials for an unmistakable design that endures. Features like scratch-resistant lacquer, a solid brass top cap, and robust leatherette ensure longevity. The glass surfaces have an anti-reflective coating to minimise scattered light interference. The new M6 generation, true to its 1984 roots, proudly displays the red Leitz logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnduring Value and Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFads come and go, but true quality is timeless. Leica cameras and lenses embody values of durability, reliability, and precision. Made from high-grade materials and crafted with exceptional mechanics, Leica equipment stands as a testament to quality \"Made in Germany.\" Each camera is a precision tool, made by hand, with the singular goal of giving photographers maximum creative freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Milestone in Leica’s History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1984 to 2002, nearly 175,000 units of the Leica M6 were produced, helping some of the world’s best photographers document history. The current Leica M6, still made by hand in Germany, continues to serve as a reliable companion for those who cherish the art of analogue photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEICA M6 Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leica M6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Analogue rangefinder system camera (35 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType No.\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2248\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder No.\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black: 10 557\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full metal housing; top and bottom covers made of brass with a black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leica M bayonet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0°C to +40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e: ISO accessory shoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/4\" DIN 4503 with stainless steel base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 x 40 x 77 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 575 g (without battery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder and Focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallax Compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Automatically adjusts for differences between viewfinder and lens, ensuring congruence between the viewfinder and actual image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.72x (all lenses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRangefinder\u003c\/strong\u003e: Split and superimposed image rangefinder, displayed as a bright field in the viewfinder centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShutter and Film Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mechanically controlled focal plane shutter with rubber liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter Speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 s to 1\/1000 s; 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