Leica M6 Reissue of 2022
Leica announced the reissue of the Leica M6 at the Oskar Barnack Award Ceremony on October 20, 2022341. The product code was 10557 for the black paint body436.
The new camera was a replica of the 1984 version of the M6, complete with the iconic Leitz red dot and the engraving on the top plate341. The shutter speed dial was identical to that of the original camera341. When switching the shutter speed to 'B', the meter turned off341.
Like the original Leica M6 of 1984, this new version operated purely mechanically, allowing all shutter speeds to function without a battery; only the meter required power341.
While the original camera featured a die-cast zinc top and a brass bottom plate, the new Leica M6 was crafted from a solid brass billet341. The new body weighed slightly more, coming in at 575 grams341.
The finish of the new Leica M6 differed from its predecessor341. It utilized a shinier version of the black paint found on the Leica M11, which was exceptionally durable341. The leatherette covering was also the same type as that of the Leica M11341.
The Leica M6 was equipped with the latest version of the 0.72 rangefinder, which appeared to be identical to that in the Leica M11341. This version featured slightly rounded ends on both the frameline "sticks" and the rangefinder patch, contrasting with the squared edges found on the Leica MP of 2003 and Leica M10 models341.
The TTL metering lights on the re-issued Leica M6 were different from those on any previous M cameras341. Unlike the original Leica M6, the new model had a confirmation dot positioned between the ">" and "<" symbols341. However, unlike the Leica MP of 2003, the "<>" symbols were slightly rounded341.
Many parts of re-issued Leica M6 were carefully redesigned, which should eventually expedite manufacturing for the Leica M-A and Leica MP models341.
All the glass surfaces in the rangefinder were now coated, and a third LED in the viewfinder indicated the correct exposure357.
Special Editions of Leica M6 Reissue of 2022
Leica M6 Reissue of 2022 "Leitz Auction" was introduced in 2022357. this special edition was produced on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Leitz Auction357. It consisted of the Leica M6 and a Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH357. The set was characterised by a black high-gloss finish, a Leitz logo in solid gold and an exclusive real wood armouring made of walnut veneer357. The engravings were in gold and red357.