Upgrade Guide
Leica MP 0.72→Leica Leica M6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the MP 0.72. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Leica M6
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Generation19 years newer (2022 vs 2003)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Leica M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MP 0.72 | Leica M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £5,200 | |
| Released | 2003 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 35mm film (no digital sensor) | |
| Video | — | None (film camera) | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Manual focus, coupled rangefinder (0.72x) | |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | Manual film advance | |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | Single 3V battery (light meter only — mechanical shutter needs no power) | |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 585g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | Optical rangefinder, 0.72x magnification | |
| Screen | No screen | None (film camera) | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | None (35mm film) |
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