Leitz Microsix Exposure Meter, circa 1935

The Leitz Microsix is a historic exposure meter dating from around 1935, produced by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany. This compact photographic instrument was designed to help photographers determine the correct exposure before built-in light meters became commonplace in cameras. The Microsix is an interesting example of the early development of exposure measurement and a distinctive collectible for enthusiasts of Leica, Leitz and photographic history.