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LEICA M6
QUICK START GUIDE

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Summary of Contents for Leica M6

  • Page 1 LEICA M6 QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS...
  • Page 3 Shutter button Lens release button Tap: Bayonet – Activating exposure metering Battery compartment with cover Press down fully: 2x silver oxide button cell – Shutter release (PX76/SR44) Film advance lever Shutter speed dial with stop positions 1x Lithium battery (DL1/3N) –...
  • Page 4 INSERTING THE FILM PACK The bright-line rangefinder in this camera is more than just a very bright viewfinder – it also is a lens-coupled rangefinder. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automatically.
  • Page 5: Technical Data

    SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD SPLIT IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE) TECHNICAL DATA CAMERA VIEWFINDER Designation Designation Viewfinder Viewfinder Leica M6 Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation Camera type Camera type Analogue rangefinder system camera (35 mm) SHUTTER Type No. Type No. Shutter type...
  • Page 6: Safety Remarks

    SAFETY REMARKS GENERAL INFORMATION • As a general rule, store your small parts as follows: – out of the reach of children – in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen • Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock. •...
  • Page 7 • Avoid transporting the camera while the tripod is attached. You might injure yourself or others and the camera could get damaged. FLASH • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica M6 may result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.

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