Leica
M6
Reissued mechanical M rangefinder for 35mm film — the classic Leica experience returns.
$5,695
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
6-stop
Weight
598 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Leica M6
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
139 × 79 × 38 mm · 598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 598g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Good- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ Mechanical film M
- ✓ Iconic design
- ✓ Built to last
- ✓ Pure analog workflow
Cons
- – Film only
- – Manual everything
- – Ongoing film/processing costs
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Leica M6