R4s   R4s Mod 2
     
The R4s was a simplified version of the R4 having only the Manual and Aperture Priority settings.  However, it proved to be a more reliable camera than the original R4. Produced from 1983 to 1985, in included all the features of the R4 except the 'P' and 'T' modes, and was available only in Black Chrome. Made from 1985 to 1988, the R4s Mod 2  had many internal improvements and proved to be more robust than the R4s. It also added two new features. You could now switch from full to spot metering by pressing the program selector when in Manual mode and the shutter speeds were shown in the viewfinder.  The rewind knob was enlarged and the eyecup/correction lens holder was improved.  A slide switch was now used for exposure compensation (over-ride) and the rapid-advance lever was fully encased in plastic. Available only in Black Chrome.
 

 

Note:  To tell the R4s from the R4s Mod 2, look on the flash shoe, where R4s Mod 2 or R4s Mod P (on US Models) is engraved.
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