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The Leica
R4 set the shape and, layout for the next generation of Leica reflex cameras. It
is lightering weight and smaller in overall size than the R3.
The metering system is highly sophisticated and incorporates five metering
modes, all selected by the use of a single dial on the camera top plate.
The metering system is activated by either lightly touching the release
button, or pressing the program selector.
The electronic Leitz/Seiko designed shutter incorporates variable speeds between
1/2 and 1/1000 sec plus B.
8 seconds to 1/1000 continuosly on A* A** and P* modes and from 1 second on T*
and M* modes.
Also a fixed mechanical speed of 1/100 sec.
There is an electronical self timer with a signal LED on the camera front. The viewfinder system features interchangeable screens. The viewfinder readout display includes selected metering mode, shutter speed, aperture, memory hold , over and under exposure, flash ready and manual overide.
The camera accepts
the newly developed motor drive or power winder and will accept the R3 range of
lens from 15 to 800mm.
there is a data recording back and also a large film capacity back.
Production period 1980 - 1986.
Models were produced in satin chrome,
catalogue number 10041 and in
black
chrome finish , catalogue number 10043.
Total production black 89165, chrome 9000 and gold 1000.
The early one
issues were engraved R4 MOT ELECTRONIC
Illustration with one of them
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Illustration with a
R4 in silver chrome finish
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Illustration with a R4 in black chrome finish
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