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Manufacturer description #1

Limitierte Sonderserie

LEICA M6J mit LEICA ELMAR 1:2,8/50 mm

Die LEICA M, ein Meilenstein in der Kameraentwicklung kann in diesem Jahre ihr 40jähriges Jubiläum begehen. In der Zeitspanne von 1954 bis 1994 hat die LEICA M als einzigartige Präzisions-Meßsucher-Systemkamera, mit ihrem zeitlos eleganten Leica Design, ständig an Bedeutung und Aktualität gewonnen.

Anläßlich des Jubiläums dieses Kamera-Klassikers gibt die Leica Camera GmbH eine auf 1640 Sets limitierte Sonderserie heraus, wobei jedem Jahr der 40jähriges LEICA M-Geschichte 40 LEICA M6J Kameras mit den Sondernummern 1954-01 bis 1994-40 gewidmet werden. Die erste Kamera mit der Sondernummer 1954-00 wird im historischen Museum der Leica Camera GmbH, Solms, aufbewahrt.

Ausgestattet ist die LEICA M6J mit einer Neuentwicklung des legendären LEICA M-Objektives ELMAR-M 1:2,8/50 mm mit versenkbarem Objektivtubus. Kamera und Objektiv tragen identische Sondernummern.

Zum Set zählt eine Lederbereitschaftstasche in nostalgischer Ausführung. Das Set wird als Einheit in einer Holzschatulle mit Schmuckkarton geliefert.

40 Jahre LEICA M-Fotografie - die faszinierende Welt der klassischen Kleinbildfotografie - ohne Alternative.

Manufacturer description #2

From the LEICAVIEW magazine (Fall 1994, Volume 5 / Number 1):

THE LEICA M6J CAMERA

40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE

Celebrating an aniversary is enjoyable, but commemorating one can be truly exceptional. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the unique Leica M range finder series, The Leica Camera Croup is presenting a limited edition, special model, the Leica M6J.

Incorporating some of the time-tested features of the Leica M3 and M6 with many new and exclusively designed elements, the M6J is certain to become a collectors' item.

The construction/engineering profile includes the brass camera top and controls (i.e., quick-wind lever and frame selector) of the M3 and the body, shutter, mechanisms, and light meter of the M6. The viewfinder has been completely redesigned. With a magnification of 0.85x, it shows nearly the same size of image as that of the much-acclaimed M3 of 1954; taking off from both the M3 and M6, however, it displays the bright-line frames for 35mm, 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm focal lengths.

For further distinction the M6J has a deep-drawn and silver chromium-plated brass camera top with the vintage Leica signature. The camera is covered in natural black morocco-embossed leather with matching leather case.

Manufactured to a limit of 1640 (40 for each of the 40 years of M technology), the sets include the camera and an optically redesigned, retractable Elmar-M 50 f/2.8 lens. Both camera and lens are engraved with a special number. The sets come in a wooden presentation box with a certificate of authenticity.

For those wishing to be among the exclusive owners of this Leica M masterpiece, with up-to-the-minute advances, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

From the editor

A special limited LEICA M6 silver chrome finish camera released in 1640 units in 1994 to commemorate 40 years of the LEICA M-series. More than just a special limited edition of the M6 because the differencies from the standard model are not just cosmetic, and it became the basis of the LEICA M6 0.85x. It combines features of the original M3 with the body, shutter, other mechanisms and light meter of the M6.

The camera body was covered in black, morocco embossed leather. The top plate was engraved with the script Leica logo and "40 years of LEICA M 1954-1994" and a special serial number composed of one of the years 1954 to 1994 the numbers 01 to 40.

The camera body was accompanied by the matching Leica ELMAR-M 50mm F/2.8 lens redesigned both optically and mechanically, but still derived from the classic ELMAR.

The set also included a matching ever-ready case and came in a wooden box.

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