Leica R4S

{"overview":"The Leitz R4S is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced in 1983 as a simplified, lower-cost version of the R4, using the Leica R bayonet mount. As of today in 2026 the R4S remains one of the more affordable entry points into the Leica R system at auction-wholesale level, though condition, working electronics, and variant type materially affect what a given body sells for.","buying_guide":"Common faults on R4-series bodies are electronic: shutter control and metering circuit failures, erratic LED readouts in the finder, and degraded light seals and mirror foam. Before buying, test every shutter speed, cross-check the meter against a known reference, confirm the self-timer and film advance operate cleanly, and inspect the prism for desilvering. Three variants are recorded for this model — standard black, Mod.

Generated summary, 22 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.