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Leica R6 & R6.2 definitive, detailed demonstration and review
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- The last fully mechanical SLR cameras by Leica
Leica R series was the successor to the Leicaflex SLR film cameras. Leicaflex was gradually falling behind the rapidly advancing Japanese SLR cameras in 1970's and 80's. So, Leica partnered with Minolta to “share” some of their camera chassis designs and the electronics. Leica R cameras starting from R3 to R7 were the result of this collaboration. But they carry the distinctive Leica brand quality, simplicity and of course the lenses.
Up to Leica R5, each generation had increasingly advanced electronic operations and automation including full PASM (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual).
With the introduction of R6 and later R6.2, Leica went back to a fully Mechanical camera design. It is well known that Leica lovers highly appreciate fully mechanical cameras. The next Leica R7, follows by R8 and R9 were again electronic cameras with PASM.
So, Leica 6.2 has the distinction of being the very last Leica mechanical SLR film camera.
This is the camera we demonstrate in this video, along with a great Vario Elmar 35 to 70 R zoom lens.
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The exposure compensation lever at the top plate LH side can move inwards to the left and stay there...!
Then you can simply dial in +- exposure compensation with your LH spinning the dial as desired
Great tip! Thanks.
I double checked with the manual to see how I missed this point. I found that it describes it in a misleading way: "To set the override control, press the locking button (15) and turn the setting scale (18) as required by adjusting the lever (17)."
Up to this point it does not mention turning the lever to the left to hold it while you turn the dial.
Then, it says: "Afterwards, the button (15) can be locked into position by pressing it down and
turning it anticlockwise."
But "Afterwards" there is no point in doing so. The compensation is already set. The description in the manual, therefore is back to front.
Thanks to comments from one of the subscribers (I am not sure if I can mention names or not)🤔, a few minor corrections were made and this video was uploaded again. The correction was regarding the comparison of Leica R6/ 6.2 with Olympus OM-1 of 20 years earlier. The OM-1 shutter speed was 1/1000 second. Leica R6 was also 1/1000 second but Leica R6.1 was 1/2000 second. The comparison itself was only a matter of general interest, not a serious one-to-one analysis, as these are a generation apart.
With the adapter to use R lenses on the Leica M camera body, the lens will not be rangefinder coupled, therefore accurate focusing is a problem. Using live view on a digital M would help.
Well noted. I don't have this problem because I use the distance scale. With practice it is easy to estimate distance to 90% accuracy. Then if you can set the Aperture at f8 any minor inaccuracies on the distance estimate will have little impact.
One correction to the video, the best R lenses who are compatible with ALL Leica Reflex cameras was the 3cam Lenses.
Which R lenses, in your opinion would be best for use on non-Leica R cameras?
I used to have a Contax 139 Quartz camera years ago. After watching your videos I am thinking of going back to film photography. Do you recommend the Leica R6 or 6.2? Are Nikon or Olympus more affordable? A little guidance please. Thank you.
PaintSmart, If your Contax is still functional I suggest you continue to use it especially if it has the original Zeiss lens. Contax 139 relies a lot on the battery and electronics. If it does not work after 40 years, you have to look for an alternative. I recommend a fully mechanical SLR (not range finder) camera with a functioning light meter. If you can afford Leica 6.2 that is the best choice and likely to hold its value better than almost any other option. If that is unaffordable go for Olympus OM-1 or Nikon FM2n. Thats my opinion. Let's see what the others recommend.
Thank you for your advice. I will hunt out and dust off the Contax and see what can be done with it! If no good I will look for the other options suggested.@@TechHeritage
Dear PaintSmart, please have a look at the latest video on the whole family of Rollei 35 compact cameras here: ua-cam.com/video/ltssU97g7AY/v-deo.html . This video has not been made public yet. I would like to receive comments and possible corrections before going public within a day or two. So, your sharp eyes and attention to detail will be greatly appreciated. If you have any comments, please create a new chat under the new video.
These are fantastic cameras and expensive buying them second hand
We typically find the best value and quite reliable quality when we buy from online Auctions in Germany and UK. When the description says it is good, it is usually good. No messing around. Alternatively Ebay from sellers in Japan with 30 day return guarantee.
Thanks for the video. It seems the film is not properly-loaded by the way.
Thanks for your positive comment.
I know what you mean about the film loading. Thank you for the sharp observation. Actually the loading method shown in the Leica manual is copy/paste from Minolta XE and works very well if you have two free hands and a table. It requires the end of the film to go under two of the clips, not just one. The first clip is easy but the second clip needs another finger to guide it around the curve. Standing up, in the field I find it difficult. When you do it in reverse, it is easy to hold the camera with the left hand and slot the film into just one of the clips with emulsion facing down. As the take-up spool counter-rotates, the film immediately folds back onto itself and provides excellent grip. Also that sharp bend gives a more positive feel for the end of the film after re-wind, if you want to keep a little leader outside the cartridge for self-development. In my experience it presents no problems. It is no different to some other cameras which use similar techniques for film loading in a counter-rotating take-up spool. Please excuse me for not strictly following the manual.
Very nice video indeed, of a very beautiful camera. You shouldn’t compare the R6/R6.2 with the RE however, because the RE is a (slightly) stripped-down version of the R5, and thus not a mechanically-controlled camera like the R6/R6.2. The RE has only one mechanical shutter speed, being the flash sync time of 1/100th of a second.
Yes, beautiful is the best way to describe this camera. From a design angle, it is amongst my top 5.
I want one!
Around $300 for one in good condition on EBay or Etsy.
If you find a good copy of an R6.2 for $300 would you mind emailing me? 😂 I haven’t been able to find a decent looking one for under $600. @@TechHeritage
Die Belichtungskompensation kann man auch schräg stellen und dann muss man nicht drücken.😃 tolles Video
Meinten Sie wirklich Belichtungskorrektur oder Belichtungsspeicherung?
@@TechHeritage die Korrektur, steht auch in der Anleitung ist bei jeder R ab 4s Mod.2 gleich bis 7
I own the R5 with a motor drive and the R7 and I hate both of these cameras. Minolta gave them their worst design with the R series in my opinion, and made Leica look bad. The film loading procedure is the worst of any camera brand, about as bad as the Barnack Leicas. I feel the lowly Nikon FE is a more enjoyable camera, and of course the Nikon FM2n or F3. I bought the R bodies so I could use R lenses, as many others like me. Anyway, your review of the camera was enjoyable.
Thanks for your comments. I hope you had a chance to look at our FM2n and F3 videos.
I have not reviewed either R5 or R7. But I can vouch for R6.2. Also I am a secret admirer of R8, which is unloved by the Leica fanatics (sorry, I meant Leica Fans).
Ý của bạn là ; Minolta sản xuất máy ảnh cho Leica...?
Xin bạn thêm thông tin ,để tôi có dịp tìm hiểu thêm...Cảm ơn bạn thật nhiều...!
I own R6 and R4 and prefer the R4 by far. The R6 has been a real disappointment because of its difficile usage. Even my Pentax KM (and many others) is more enjoyable to use.
Thanks for sharing your experience, which adds to the diversity of opinion. It appears that based on the available reviews and comments you may be in the minority. It would be very helpful if you could describe the reasons for your disappointment with the R6, so that everyone can understand.
this model is a little bit far from Leica's mechanical perfectionism.
almost all camera,even new camera from dead stock has cracks on walls in mirror room.
and
even after a few times of use, the paint in film rewinder lever is removed.
It is usually reported that the internal micro cracks have no impact on the function and does not spread. Our 3 Leica R models do not have this problem and I have never seen it.
@@TechHeritage Look again, it is shown in your own video. It is clearly an aging problem, since your camera apparently hasn’t been used until now. But as you said, it has no significance.
Minolta XE nice camera, oh no, this is leica)
Don't you mean Minolta XD-7?
@@TechHeritage no, Minolta XE
@@mrSmith-lc7hk That is interesting! Can you please provide a reference for this information? According to Wikipedia Leica R3 was based on Minolta XE. However Leica R4 to R7 which share the same chassis are based on XD-7. This is also shared by the Leica R6.2 review by James Tocchio March 2020. The video has many images of XD-7 contrasted against Leica 6.2 to show the obvious similarities such as top, bottom and inside.
@@TechHeritage Correct, the XD-7 (XD-11 in the USA) and the R-series cameras are brother and sister, have the same chassis, so to speak.
Minolta never did a Mechanical camera based on XD-7/XD-11 chassis, so this is a real Leica.
More Leica only share with Minolta the chassis base and some minor parts, all the rest are Leica design and production, so I don´t understand your point.
I give you a advice try one and speak before ok?