Leica M6

• Street photography
• Documentary work
• Travel (compact despite quality)
• Those who want Leica ergonomics

• Mechanical shutter (works without battery)
• TTL metering with LED display
• Classic rangefinder focusing
• Quiet shutter operation
• Accepts all M-mount lenses

• Expensive
• Manual focus only
• No auto-exposure
• Learning curve for rangefinder focusing
• Lenses also expensive

• Rangefinder calibration drift
• Shutter curtain wear or damage
• Light meter failure (LEDs dim)
• Vulcanite lifting/peeling
• Dented top plate (brass is soft)

The M6 is a metered Leica M film camera. The TTL (1984-1998) and M6 Classic (1998-2002) differ in meter display location. Leica has made a new M6 again since 2022 (black lacquer only, 575g). For used: verify rangefinder accuracy with a lens, check shutter speeds and meter LEDs. Camera-wiki lists 0.58x, 0.72x and 0.85x finder versions. Budget for a CLA (service) if buying old stock.

Typical range

£2500 - £4000

Excellent condition

~£4500

Indicative, no dated source.

Prices as of 2025-12. UK market, may vary.