号码好 东西好 Imagine a "classic" M6 made with the traditional craftsmanship of the classic M3. That was Leica’s aim in producing the special 40th Anniversary M6J 1994. Many consider it the ultimate M6, a view I happen to agree with. The craftsmanship and finish is, quite simply remarkable in this age of plastic. Predictably, its high price keeps it out of the hands of most shooters, most likely safely locked away in its presentation case. Look closely at the top plate shape, ridges around the top plate windows, advance lever, the non plastic frameline preview and rewind levers, the chromed lens release -- like the M3. Production was only 1640 cameras, 40 cameras for each year of the 40 years of M production.
Unlike the M3, the M6J has TTL metering, hot shoe, motor drive connection, and an M4 style rewind crank, and a M6 style battery chamber. Using a .85 magnification finder rather than the M3’s .91, the M6J provides almost the same focusing accuracy while also adding a 35mm frameline -- something the M3 never had. Unfortunately for 75/1.4 Summilux fans, a 75 frameline was not added as well. Notice the classic style chrome lens cap. The full M6J outfit includes the M6J with special matching 50/2.8 collapsible Elmar, wooden presentation case, classic style lens cap and shade, specially made vintage case, and certificate of authenticity. M6J prices started out high, and have stayed high. Personally I consider it one of the best and most desirable M6 special editions.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlike the M3, the M6J has TTL metering, hot shoe, motor drive connection, and an M4 style rewind crank, and a M6 style battery chamber. Using a .85 magnification finder rather than the M3’s .91, the M6J provides almost the same focusing accuracy while also adding a 35mm frameline -- something the M3 never had. Unfortunately for 75/1.4 Summilux fans, a 75 frameline was not added as well. Notice the classic style chrome lens cap. The full M6J outfit includes the M6J with special matching 50/2.8 collapsible Elmar, wooden presentation case, classic style lens cap and shade, specially made vintage case, and certificate of authenticity. M6J prices started out high, and have stayed high. Personally I consider it one of the best and most desirable M6 special
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