Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robbe, the value of the camera has a lot to do with its serial number. If it is over 1600000 it is worth more. This was the start of a new manufacturing run that included some useful upgrades to reliability. Make sure that the metering is consistent in all modes. These cameras are usually fine in the Manual and Spot settings, but freak out when set to the full field metering. That said, my older R4 has been quite good, and in really nice shape with a mint Canadian 50 summicron it was 499.00 As for the lens, it is a zoom, so it really won't match the fixed lenses performance (unless it is one of the newest ASPH). Buy the pair and if you don't like the zoom trade it for a couple of fixed focals, or the newest 35-70 f4. Best Wishes Dan States Chicago Ill. > >Hello, > >I know just enough about M's to get in trouble, but nothing at all about >R's. I came across an R4 with winder and 35-70 lens in good cosmetic >condition and it's apparently in good working order. Can anyone tell me >the approximate age and value? How about the reliability of the R4 and >winder? How does the 35-70 stack up optically? > >Thanks in advance for your help. > > >Robbe > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com