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THBLeica M4, Chrome, c. 1969, and Meter MR
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LiveJun 18, 2025
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Property from the Collection of Ray C. Cottingham
Description:
Leica M4, Chrome, c. 1969, and Meter MR , chrome body SN 1227269, c. 1969, 'L' seal present, with cap; together with a Leica Meter MR also in chrome.
According to the consignor the motorized still cameras were used for aerial filming. The still cameras were mainly used for landscape photos and personal photos.
A retired chemical engineer, Ray Cottingham has had an outstanding 40-plus-year career as a freefall camera flyer. He made his first jump in 1960 and has had more than 12,000 skydives. His photo library is a veritable history of skydiving from the early years of round canopies through today’s most sophisticated advances in the sport. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Cottingham has shot and performed in skydiving scenes in movies such as ‘Point Break’, ‘Terminal Velocity’ and ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’, filmed a countless amount of footage for TV programs and ads and shot many still photos that appeared in a variety of magazines.Measurements: Height: overall of body 3 in. x Width: 5 1/2 in. x Depth: 2 1/2 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, light wear commiserate with age and use, rangefinder appears functional, self timer functional at time of cataloging, one rear film cover corner bumper missing, minor losses to paint to 'R' in Wetzler on top, range finder square with small spot, in need of a CLA. Meter with slight pitting to edges of metal around meter window and battery compartment, cannot verify working condition.
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