M6 age

[Lumpy]

How do i find out how old my M6 is? or any other production details? I bought it 2nd hand and registered it on the Leica site, as it seems the previous owner didn't bother.

 

[jljohn]

The serial number should be on the top of the camera. Take that and use a chart like this one to see when your camera was manufactured: http://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm

 

[JianL]

slightly OT but what are the benefits of registration? I've not registered any of mine.

 

[Lumpy]

slightly OT but what are the benefits of registration? I've not registered any of mine.

I have no idea! I registered mine thinking that all the production details and my M6's DOB would be available. 😀

 

[Lumpy]

The serial number should be on the top of the camera. Take that and use a chart like this one to see when your camera was manufactured: http://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm

Thanks for that...

 

[JianL]

I have no idea! I registered mine thinking that all the production details and my M6's DOB would be available. 😀

😀

Just the standard promotional literature then?

Don't think I'll bother then!

 

[presspass]

A couple of quick ways to tell how early - an early M6 does not have rub strips above the neck strap lugs, has a metal viewfinder surround rather than rubber/plastic, and, obviously, is Leitz rather than Leica. None of the above will give you the exact birth date but they are quick ways to tell earlier from later.

 

[Nigel Meaby]

This is also a good resource for all things Leica:

This being the specific M6 page
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/M6