Leica M6 Black Paint New USA Rangefinder Film Camera In Stock / FREE Shipping (USA) / In Stock

Leica M6 0.72 magnification in Black Paint finish, Leica Rangefinder Film M Camera Cat# 10557 New USA / in stock

Key Features

35mm Film Rangefinder Camera

Fully Mechanical Operation

0.72x Brightline Viewfinder

Six Image Field Frame Lines

Abrasion-Resistant Black Lacquer

Solid Brass Top Plate w/ Red Leitz Logo

Leather Strap with Embossed Leica Logo

Original M6 Style Packaging

Leica M6 Overview

Leica M6: An Icon of Photography

A camera that needs no introduction, the Leica M6 was originally released in 1984 and would go on to become an icon of photographic history. Manufactured until 2002 and subsequently replaced by the M7 and MP, the M6’s simplicity, toughness, meticulous craftsmanship, and a most intuitive operation allowed it to outlive its successors and remain the golden child of the film photography era. Now, as a new generation of photographers rediscover this inimitable experience, the M6 returns to full production ready to lead the way.

Taking inspiration from the M6 Classic rather than the later TTL model, this contemporary take remains true to the original and features the same slanted rewind crank, angled film advance lever, vintage black vulcanite, and the recognizable Leica M6 branding in the front, complete with the red dot logo.

Film is not Dead

Beginning from the action of decisively loading your camera with a roll, film encourages us to make decisions and commit to them. In a manual camera with no autoexposure settings, our knowledge of the core principles of photography are the only things that make a difference. The film development process creates a separation between us and the final image, forcing us to trust in our own ability, allowing us -over time- to more easily visualize the effects of aperture and exposure in our work. Thanks to the natural, organic beauty of the images made in this medium, film has revealed itself to be the most rewarding form of photography in the post digital age.

The Leica Way

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