Leica's built-in meter M rangefinder — the M6 that became the gold standard for film street photography.
The Leica M6 0.72x launched in 1984 as the first M rangefinder with a built-in light meter — a major practical improvement over the M4 series. The 0.72x magnification viewfinder suits 35mm and 50mm lenses. It became the definitive film street photography camera.
Fully mechanical shutter — works without batteries (meter needs battery, shutter does not). Built-in TTL CdS light meter with LED indicators. Match-diode metering — two LEDs indicate over/under. 0.72x viewfinder magnification with framelines for 28-135mm.
35mm film. Leica M bayonet mount. Fully mechanical titanium shutter curtains. Built-in meter — first for M series. Chrome or black finish. All-brass construction. 560g body only. 0.72x is the most common magnification.
Available used at professional to luxury prices — the M6 has experienced massive price inflation from film revival demand. Black versions more expensive than chrome. The M6 TTL added flash metering. Check meter accuracy and shutter speeds. The gold standard of film rangefinder cameras.