Leica R4 "Jesse Owens"
35mm MF film SLR camera • Discontinued • Collectible
- Announced:
- · 1986
- Production type:
- · Small-batch production: 600 (six hundred) units
- Availability:
- ● Sold out
- Country of design:
- · FRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
- System:
- · Leica R (1964)
Specification
| Format: | |
| 35mm full frame | |
Film type: | 135 cartridge-loaded film |
| Leica R [47mm] | |
| Shutter: | |
Type: | Focal-plane |
Model: | Electronically controlled |
Speeds: | 1 - 1/1000 + B |
| Exposure: | |
Exposure metering: | Through-the-lens (TTL), open-aperture |
Exposure modes: | Programmed Auto |
| Aperture-priority Auto | |
| Shutter-priority Auto | |
| Manual | |
| Physical characteristics: | |
Weight: | 630g |
Dimensions: | 138.5x88.1x60mm |
From the editor
A special limited LEICA R4 camera released in 600 units in 1986 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jesse Owens' legendary performance in the 1936 Olympic Games (Berlin, Germany). The cameras were inscribed "JESSE OWENS Golden Anniversary 1936/1986 Berlin Olympic Games". Body cap and lens caps were also inscribed. The camera body was accompanied by the standard Leitz Vario-ELMAR-R 70-210mm F/4 lens.
Other Leica R4 [MOT Electronic] special editions (2)
- Leica R4 Gold [10051] (1000 units) - June 1984
- Leica R4 "Everest 1982" (200 units) - 1982