According to Leica news, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Leitz Camera Auction, Leitz Camera Auction cooperated with Leica Camera to launch an exclusive special edition product – Leica M6 “Leitz Camera Auction” version black paint suit, Contains Leica M6 camera and Noctilux-M 50 f / 1.2 ASPH. lens.
According to reports, Leitz Photography Auction is one of the most famous auctions of vintage cameras, lenses and other interesting accessories in the world. Leica M6 “Leitz Camera Auction” Edition Black Lacquer Set with a glossy black lacquer finish, exclusively solid gold Leitz logo by a goldsmith in Wetzlar, Germany, with unique solid wood trim made of walnut veneer.
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Leica released the M6 “Leitz Camera Auction” version of the black paint suit, limited to 20 sets, with a suggested retail price of 25,980.00 euros (currently about RMB 207,000) (including value-added tax), on sale from August 17.
The introduction of the Leica M6 camera attached is as follows:
The camera features a highly scratch-resistant paint finish, a solid brass top cover, and durable leather. In addition, the surface of the glass element has an anti-reflection coating to prevent stray light interference. The new generation of cameras also carries over the design of the red Leitz logo on the original 1984 camera.
According to reports, the Leica M6 is equipped with a mechanical rangefinder system, a viewfinder magnification of 0.72 times, and is handcrafted from more than 100 individual parts. Aperture and exposure parameters can be set precisely with the lens’ selective exposure metering, while the metering reference indicator is displayed in the lower part of the viewfinder. Classic Macular AF is ideal for fast and precise focusing, even in low-light conditions.
The Rangefinder AF technology of the Leica M6 takes you outside the frame and helps you to catch the shutter precisely. Imaging frame line hints highlight the imaging range of the six focal lengths, which are combined in pairs of 28 and 90mm, 35 and 135mm, and 50 and 75mm. After installing the lens, the corresponding focal length viewfinder will automatically appear in the viewfinder and become the frame line. In addition, all other lines can be displayed in the viewfinder using the line selector lever. Before pressing the shutter, you can choose the appropriate focal length according to the subject to capture the picture at the decisive moment.
