Leica R6

A fully mechanical 35mm film SLR produced from 1988 to 1992, featuring a non-battery-dependent shutter. Lightweight at 625g, it offers mirror lock-up, interchangeable focusing screens, and selective/integrated metering. The first mechanical, manual-exposure-only SLR from Leica since the Leicaflex SL2.

Artists who use this(1)

Sebastião Salgado

Connection note

Used for Kuwait oil-fire coverage (1991); chosen for fully mechanical operation independent of batteries

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Last updated June 9, 2026