[LRFlex] Re: Is anyone using a R4?

Pat Foster wrote:

i've just bought a R4 in fine condition, serial # 161XXXX. My previous experience with Leica reflexes has been with Leicaflex SL, my principal reflex shooter, and the Leicaflex Standard; the price was particularly attractive on my R4 and I thought I'd give an automatic exposure Leica a try. 

I use an R4 in the serial #162xxxx  range. I also use a Leicaflex SL.


While I'd never mistake the R4 for a Leicaflex, I'm finding my new camera quite pleasant to use. The exposure automation, the first for me on any camera, is certainly convenient for casual shooting. The several rolls of B&W that I've run through the R4 indicate that all of the modes are working properly.

I've formed the impression that most of the people on this forum are using later model Leica reflexes than the R4. I'm curious to hear comments froim forum members who do shoot with a R4.

I think it's quite a pleasant and easy camera to use and have had good results from it. I had a range of 2 cam lenses for the Leicaflex SL and had them upgraded to 3 cam by the Leica agent here in the UK.


One question that naturally comes up is the expected reliability of the later model R4's. How are the cameras with serial number over 1600000 hold up for people?

I thought it was the early R4s which had unreliable electronics. Mine has given me no problems (fingers crossed).

Reg Ronaldson
Norwich UK
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