Leica's M6 from the Wetzlar factory — early production M6 before manufacturing moved.
The Leica M6 (Wetzlar) is a 35mm film rangefinder camera from the production era when Leica was headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany — identified by the 'Ernst Leitz Wetzlar' engraving on the top plate. Produced approximately 1984 to the early 1990s, before manufacturing relocated. Leica M mount.
35mm film rangefinder. TTL exposure meter (LED indicator). All-mechanical shutter. 0.72× viewfinder. Leica M bayonet mount. Wetzlar engraving on top plate. At approximately 540g. Leica M mount.
The Wetzlar designation indicates manufacturing provenance — specifically the Ernst Leitz Wetzlar era of Leica M6 production. Functional specifications are identical to later M6 production. Early Wetzlar M6 cameras command a premium among collectors for the historical engraving from Leica's original home city.
On the used market the Leica M6 (Wetzlar) is a classic M6 film rangefinder with collector appeal. Condition checks: rangefinder patch and viewfinder, TTL meter LED indicators, advance lever smoothness, Wetzlar engraving condition (important for collector value). Leica M mount.