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THBLeica R3 Mot Electronic, Summicron-R & Accessories
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LiveJun 18, 2025
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Property from the Collection of Ray C. Cottingham
Description:
Leica R3 Mot Electronic, 50mm f2 Summicron-R & Accessories, comprising a Leica R3 Mot Electronic, SN 1493947, with Leitz Summicron-R, f2, 50mm, SN 2825718, and two motor winder R3, one with grip (not in boxes), an electronic cable (14272), remote control (14277), Motor winder (14270), cable shutter release (14076), in boxes. Together with associated camera case.
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: of camera with lens 3 3/8 in. x Width: 5 3/4 in. x Depth: 3 3/4 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, the camera, lens and motor winders with minor wear and scratches consistent with age and use, items in boxes barely used, cannot verify working condition.
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