![]() ![]() It’s got the modern multi coated viewfinder that’s the same as the MP. Preset ‘Fuji Superia 200 v.5’ Processed with VSCO with j5 preset Especially for a street photographer like me. But takes 42 turns to rewind a roll of 36 exposures. Sure, it has less moving parts so it’s more reliable. Much better than black chrome which always looked dirty to me. This is the same scratch-resistant matte black paint they use on the M11. And there are no plans for a silver version. I like that the new M6 only comes in matte black. Cuz my MP weighs as much as a small automobile. But i’m going to count this as a positive. Not sure if they’re thinner or if it’s some kind of new alloy. So this feels like a step in the right direction.Īccording to an interview with ANDREA PACELLA (Leica’s director of global marketing) New brass top and bottom plates are lighter than zinc version. The finish on the M6’s zinc plates could bubble up depending on humidity and other factors. I like that they’ve gone back to brass top and bottom plates. The whole package makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. They even brought back the plastic box all M6 cameras came in. The leatherette is stamped with “MADE IN GERMANY” on the back. The stoic Leitz Wetzlar text along the top plate. I like the sense of nostalgia this camera evokes. There’s a lot going on with the new M6 but here’s a few things that stand out to me. So it’s kind of the best of both worlds for people that like the idea of an M6 but prefer to get a new camera. The “new” camera is styled after the original 1984 M6 with a few modern updates to the internals. Leica is the only manufacturer currently making 35mm film cameras. The new M6 is the third film camera in Leica’s current lineup and it joins the MP and M-A which are both currently still for sale. So let’s get into it! What The New Leica M6 Is In this article, I’m going to talk about what this “new camera” is, what it’s not and most importantly whether or not I’m gonna get one. This is a thorougly modern camera dressed up in M6 clothing. But they didn’t just bring the old camera back from the dead with all the same parts and designs as the original. So the finally released the new Leica M6 and it’s quite the looker. ![]()
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