Leica R6

35mm MF film SLR camera • Discontinued

  • Announced:
  • · 1988
  • Production status:
  • ● Discontinued
  • Country of design:
  • · FRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
  • Order No.:
  • · 10070 - black chrome
  • · 10071 - silver chrome
  • System:
  • · Leica R (1964)

Specification

Format:
35mm full frame
Film type:
135 cartridge-loaded film
Leica R [47mm]
Shutter:
Type:
Focal-plane
Model:
Mechanical
Speeds:
1 - 1/1000 + B
Exposure:
Exposure metering:
Through-the-lens (TTL), open-aperture
Exposure modes:
Manual
Physical characteristics:
Weight:
625g
Dimensions:
138.5x89.1x63.5mm

Manufacturer description

Compact single-lens reflex camera with mechanically controlled metal-blade focal-plane shutter. Through-the-Iens exposure metering. Instant changeover between selective and integral wide-field exposure-meter mode. Manual shutter and aperture control. Shutter range 1/1000 s to 1 s, "X" = 1/100 s, B. TTL flash-exposure control with dedicated flash unit and SCA 351 or SCA 551 adapter. Interchangeable focusing screens. Diopter setting from +2 to -2 diopters. Independent mirror release. Supplementary viewfinder light. Camera back interchangeable with cable-free data back. Automatic exposure counter. Film-cartridge window.

Serial No. from 1728451.

From the editor

A return to fully manual operation last seen with the LEICAFLEX SL2. A camera for professionals and discriminating amateurs giving total control to the photographer. Does not depend on batteries. The first Leica SLR camera to be assembled at Solms.

Leica R6 special editions (1)


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