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LEICA M6 PLATINUM (10454) ANTON BRUCKNER 1824~1896,
1996
In 1996, LEICA AG had introduced two almost identical Leica M6 PLATINUM models
with a companion ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50mm Platinum-plated lens but each came with different
issued theme. The comparing M6 Platinum Schmidt Centenary 151 units Edition has a localized theme where it was released by the active
Leica distributor in the far east to commemorate the Group's 100 years of establishment
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Coincidentally, the LEICA M6 PLATINUM ANTON BRUCKNER 1824~1896 200 units Special Edition featuring here was also work of
another Leica distributor, Leitz-Austria Vertriebs GmbH. You can regarded
one of them was an oriental version and another has a raw European nature but each
carried a differing objective. But I guess side by side comparison, the Anton Bruckner
M6 Platinum has a slightly more wider appeal as it uses a universal icon in music
scene as compare to the Schmidt's M6 Platinum Edition which was more restricted theme
as a localized version. However, it may take classical music lovers cum Leica photographer
and/or collector to appreciate such a theme in its release.
Note: the "1824~1896"
denoting the year of birth/death of Anton Bruckner. 1996 was to commemorate 100 years
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So, who is Anton Bruckner and why Leitz-Austria Vertriebs
GmbH chosen him ? Simple, It has some relation. Anton Bruckner was an Austrian too
and was one of the great music composer who had left the music world with series
of master pieces. He was born in September 04, 1824 in Ansfelden, Austria and passed
away also in his native country, at Vienna, Austria on October 11, 1896. The birth
date (1824) and the year (1896) was engraved on both he M6 Platinum edition to mark
his life time achievement in music arena. In 1996, it was exactly 100 years after
departure of the Austrian Music Master and Leitz-Austria had found a perfect theme
for the M6 Special Edition to commemorate the 100 years after death of their countryman.
USEFUL LINKS:- About ANTON BRUCKNER | Youtube Link: Music by Anton Bruckner
Brucknerians
on the Web | Wikipedia
on Anton Bruckner
Works of Anton Bruckner:
Orchestral music
* Sym. no.‘0’, d (1864)
* Sym. no.1, c (1866, rev. 1891)
* Sym. no.2, c (1872, rev. 1876), Sym. no.3, d (1877, rev. 1889)
* Sym. no.4, ‘Romantic’, EÅÛ (1874, rev. 1880, 1886)
* Sym. no.5, BÅÛ (1876)
* Sym. no.6, A (1881)
* Sym. no.7, E (1883)
* Sym. no.8, c (1887, rev. 1890)
* Sym. no.9, d, unfinished (1896)
* ov., marches
Chamber and keyboard music
* Str Qnt, F (1879)
* 5 other chamber works
* org preludes, fugues
* pf pieces |
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Sacred vocal music
* Mass, bÅÛ (1854)
* Mass no.1, d (1864)
* Mass no.2, e (1866)
* Mass no.3, f (1868)
* mass movts
* Te Deum, C (1884)
* c 50 psalms, cantatas, choruses
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NOTE:- I am not good at classic music and
it is not appropriate for me to comment anything. The only CD I have was a Christopher
Hogwood's interpreted Four Seasons, that all. For those of you who does, just follow
the links provided above to find out more about this master.
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The basis of LEICA M6 Anton Bruckner Edition was a
LEica M6 with Platinum plated body finishing. It was supplied with an ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50mm
which is also Platinum plated and has special engraving. The leather work for this
Leica Edition uses an usual Iguana skinned leatherette to give it such a glittering
contrast with the precious metal fitted exterior appearance.
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| This LEICA M6 PLATINUM Edition was probably the only
high end camera that has a string which associates directly with a Musician. But
it was issued by an Austrian Company for an Austrian local musical legend that makes
some sense with the issue; if not it may lose its flavor because to some people it
may take some convincing job in relating Leica photography with a Music composer.
One way or another, this edition reminds me of the Italian Job, the LEICA M6 Colombo '92
Edition where it can be quite muddy why uses name of a great voyage as the theme
of the release - only to find out later Christopher Colombo was an Italian. Anyway,
as the entire issued quantity of most of the LEICA special releases with localized
theme of issue were usually confined to few hundred units and could find its way
to individual hands. In this case, other than Austrian Nationals who may be passionate
or patriotic enough to think it is collectible, the creator of this edition would
find affectionate Brucknerians to consume the rest. Besides, as I have pointed out
a fact, omitting the special edition for the His Majesty Brunei Darussalam Sultan Bolkiah's private edition of Platinum M6 copies in 1992 & the
followed up stunning 50th Birthday Platinum Edition w/ Diamond model in 1995, this M6 Platinum edition can be regarded as the first
LEICA M6 Platinum variation issued after the official release of the LEICA M6 Platinum 150 Jahre
Photography/ 75 Jahre Leica Photography edition. So, there are still plenty of hungry
Leica collectors for such specially configured LEICA models out there. |
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| Another must included item for the LEICA M6 BRUCKNER
PLATINUM Edition camera is the matched Platinum-plated ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50mm lens. The
lens was actually deprived from same matching optic for the LEICA M6J of 1994. |
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The main differences are in two areas. It is Platinum-plated
and next, it has a special engraving of ANTON BRUCKNER 1824~1896 in Deutsch Gothic
script as well as a matching Serial Number as engraved on the camera top plate. The
lens was also supplied with a metal lens cap with old Leica script logo.
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| Platinum plated LEICA M6 was first being introduced in
1989 with the M6 150Jahre/Leica 75 Jahre Model. It is very difficult to illustrate
the glittering and charming metal properties of a Platinum plated M6 body from traditional
silver chrome based model except via visual of these few photos below which can help
to give you a clue how it looks like. A typical silver chrome M6 is already an attraction,
but Platinum coated M6 delivers the kind of elegant product characteristic which
is hard to match by any other materials used. |
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| As a pure metal, Platinum is more precious than gold
as a form off raw material. It is silvery-white in appearance, lustrous, ductile,
and malleable and known to be resistant to corrosion. It does not oxidize at any
temperature and is insoluble even to hydrochloric and nitric acid. Platinum's wear
- and tarnish-resistance characteristics are traditionally well suited for making
fine jewelry. So, basically the chosen metal for the finishing with a coated layer
onto the M6 presents a very different feel and quality appearance which adds to its
collectible status. |
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The main attraction of this LEICA M6 ANTON BRUCKNER
PLATINUM EDITION simply is with its Platinum body outfit. Accompanying with a theme
of musical wizardry of an Austrian music composer. The Platinum plate ELMAR collapsible
50/2.8 was a delightful touch. Combining a unique theme, elegant presentation and
rarity element, the entire outfit was well planned and structured around protecting
its appreciative potential in value.
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The only less appealing factor was in its core theme
used for this issue as it may has restrictive boundary for certain Leica collectors.
Regardless, the LEICA M6 ANTON BRUCKNER PLATINUM EDITION with its superbly crafted
body and accompanying accessories within the outfit should be able to find a safe
harbor in the hands of certain quarter of collectors because after all the entire
issued quantity was only 300 units and should have enough users capacity to consume
it all. In a current economical turmoil, collectibles seemingly has a renewed interest
as a form of good tool to hedge inflation as well as preservation of value in the
long run.
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Other related LEICA M6 camera models
issued in the same Platinum Finishing:-
Leica M6
Platinum Dummy Set,
1989 | Leica M6 PLATINUM '150/75 Jahre', 1989
Leica M6 Platinum Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Edition, 1992 | Leica M6 Sultan of Brunei Special 50th Birthday Edition, Platinum
w/diamond, 1995
Leica M6 "Anton Bruckner"
(1824~1996) Platinum Edition, 1996
| Leica
M6 Schmidt Platinum Centenary
(100 Years), 1996
Leica M6 Platinum Henri Cartier Bresson / Louis Vuitton One unit
Special Edition, 1998 | Leica
M6 Platinum "150 jahre Optik" Wetzlar Optisches Institute Edition, 1999
Main Index Page
- Leica M6-series models / Main Index Page - Leica-M Rangefinder
camera Models
Nomenclature / Main Reference Map for Leica M6 Standard Model(s) applicable to this Leica M6 Classic Platinum
Anton Bruckner 1824~1896 Edition
Instruction Manuals:- Leica M6 Classic in PDF (3.8mb) applicable to this M6 Classic Platinum Edition by Niels
H. S. Nielsen
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