Leica R4

{"overview":"The Leitz R4 is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced in 1980, using the Leica R bayonet mount. Because these are saleroom hammer results rather than dealer retail, what a clean R4 is worth at auction sits well below shop pricing, and condition together with the presence of a working lens drives most of the variation in what each example sells for.","buying_guide":"Early R4 bodies are known for electronic faults, particularly in the exposure circuit, so check that all five metering and exposure modes respond correctly and that the shutter fires accurately at both slow and high speeds. Inspect the LED meter display in the finder, the battery compartment for corrosion, and the film advance and rewind for smooth operation; a sticky or dead meter is the most common reason a body sells at the lower end of the price range.

Generated summary, 19 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.