Lumpy
Established
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
Well-known
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
Established
slightly OT but what are the benefits of registration? I've not registered any of mine.
Lumpy
Established
I have no idea! I registered mine thinking that all the production details and my M6's DOB would be available.
Lumpy
Established
JianL
Established
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
filmshooter
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
Well-known
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
This being the specific M6 page
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/M6