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The '''Konica Hexar''' is an autofocus camera from [[Konica]] with a 35mm f2 lens.
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The '''Konica Hexar''', first released in 1993, is a fixed-lens, [[autofocus]] camera from [[Konica]] with a 35mm f2 lens, rather expensive when new. Marketed as an alternative to the [[Contax G]], the Nikon of the time, it appealed with its superb lens and the general high quality of its construction. It also has some unique features, such as a "stealth mode" that makes it one of the quietest of [[35mm]] cameras despite its automatic winding.
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Among users, it is popularly referred to as the "Hexar AF" (for "autofocus"), in contradistinction to the interchangeable-lens, [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] focused [[Konica Hexar RF]].
  
Among users, it is popularly referred to as the "Hexar AF" (for "autofocus"), in contradistinction to the interchangeable-lens, rangefinder focused [[Konica Hexar RF]].
 
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== Specification ==
 
  
* Lens: Hexar 35mm f2; six groups, seven elements; minimum aperture f22; built-in lens hood
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== Specifications ==
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* Lens: Hexar 35mm f2; six groups, seven elements; minimum aperture f22; built-in [[lens hood]]
 
* Autofocus: infrared active  - 290 steps
 
* Autofocus: infrared active  - 290 steps
 
* Close focus: 0.6m
 
* Close focus: 0.6m
 
* Shutter: Electromagnetic  30secs - 1/250
 
* Shutter: Electromagnetic  30secs - 1/250
* Light meter: SPD  - Centre-weighted (15 degrees)  Spot-metering (4 degrees)
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* [[Light meter]]: SPD  - Centre-weighted (15 degrees)  Spot-metering (4 degrees)
* Sensitivity: EV 0-16 @ ISO 100 (centre) EV3-18 (spot)
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* Sensitivity: [[EV]] 0-16 at [[ASA|ISO]] 100 (centre) EV3-18 (spot)
* Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Metered Manual
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* [[metering modes|Modes]]: Programmed AE, aperture priority, metered manual
* Film speed setting: DX coding or manual (6-6400)
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* [[Film Speed|Film speed setting]]: [[DX coding]] or manual (6-6400)
* Viewfinder: Reverse Galileo with bright lines, automatic parallax and angle of field correction
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* Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean with bright lines, automatic [[parallax]] and angle of field correction
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* Displays: [[LCD]] on top, viewfinder
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* Displays: LCD on top, viewfinder
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* Film transport: Motor (and rewind)
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* Self timer: Electronic (approx 10 seconds); there is no thread for a cable release
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* [[Film advance|Film transport]]: Motor (and rewind)
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* [[Self-timer]]: Electronic (approx 10 seconds; no thread for a cable release)
 
* Other features: focus lock, exposure compensation (1/3 stop increments); silent mode (standard with some variants, programmable with others)
 
* Other features: focus lock, exposure compensation (1/3 stop increments); silent mode (standard with some variants, programmable with others)
* Power: 6v (2CR5)
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* Power: 6v [[2CR5 battery]]
* Dimensions:  Width - 137.5 Height - 76.5 Depth - 64.5
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* Dimensions:  Width 137.5mm, height 76.5mm, depth 64.5mm
 
* Weight: 495g without battery
 
* Weight: 495g without battery
 
* Matching flash: HX-14 (GN14)
 
* Matching flash: HX-14 (GN14)
* Price in Britain: £600 August 1998)
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* Price in Britain: £600 (August 1998)
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<div class="floatright" style="text-align:center;"><div style="border:black 2px solid">http://www.ukcamera.com/collect/images/konicahexar3sm.jpg</div>All Illustrations from catalogue - Copyright Konica</div>
 
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
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* Richard Caruana's [https://web.archive.org/web/20160417113217/http://www.photo.net/equipment/point-and-shoot/konica-hexar review] (archived) at photo.net (discussion includes very useful hidden function unlocking information).
* Richard Caruana's [http://www.photo.net/equipment/point-and-shoot/konica-hexar review] at photo.net (discussion includes very useful hidden function unlocking information)
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* Stephen Gandy's [http://www.cameraquest.com/konhex.htm overview] at Cameraquest.
 
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* Dante Stella's [https://themachineplanet.wordpress.com/2018/02/25/konica-hexar-af/ review].
* Steven Gandy's [http://www.cameraquest.com/konhex.htm overview] at Cameraquest
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* Davidde Stella's [http://web.archive.org/web/20040817152547/www.davidde.com/articles/hexar.html comment on durability and lens design] (via Wayback, therefore slow).
 
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* [http://archive.is/2Jq4U Detailed article] (archived) at [http://archive.is/wiki.silvergrain.org Silvergrain wiki] (archived).
* Dante Stella's [http://www.dantestella.com/technical/hexar.html review]
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* Matt Alofs' [https://web.archive.org/web/20160205050059/http://www.1point4photography.com/blog/hexar-af-review/ review] (archived).
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konica_Hexar Article on the Hexar] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] .
* Stuart Richardson's [http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~srichardson/hexar.htm Commentary]
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/konica/konica_hexar/konica_hexar.htm Hexar user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
  
 
== Photos ==
 
== Photos ==
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* Random [http://pbase.com/cameras/konica/hexar_af Hexar photos] from pbase.com
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* Random [http://pbase.com/cameras/konica/hexar_af photos] from pbase
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Latest revision as of 06:30, 12 April 2022

The Konica Hexar, first released in 1993, is a fixed-lens, autofocus camera from Konica with a 35mm f2 lens, rather expensive when new. Marketed as an alternative to the Contax G, the Nikon of the time, it appealed with its superb lens and the general high quality of its construction. It also has some unique features, such as a "stealth mode" that makes it one of the quietest of 35mm cameras despite its automatic winding. Among users, it is popularly referred to as the "Hexar AF" (for "autofocus"), in contradistinction to the interchangeable-lens, rangefinder focused Konica Hexar RF.


Specifications

  • Lens: Hexar 35mm f2; six groups, seven elements; minimum aperture f22; built-in lens hood
  • Autofocus: infrared active - 290 steps
  • Close focus: 0.6m
  • Shutter: Electromagnetic 30secs - 1/250
  • Light meter: SPD - Centre-weighted (15 degrees) Spot-metering (4 degrees)
  • Sensitivity: EV 0-16 at ISO 100 (centre) EV3-18 (spot)
  • Modes: Programmed AE, aperture priority, metered manual
  • Film speed setting: DX coding or manual (6-6400)
  • Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean with bright lines, automatic parallax and angle of field correction
  • Displays: LCD on top, viewfinder
  • Film transport: Motor (and rewind)
  • Self-timer: Electronic (approx 10 seconds; no thread for a cable release)
  • Other features: focus lock, exposure compensation (1/3 stop increments); silent mode (standard with some variants, programmable with others)
  • Power: 6v 2CR5 battery
  • Dimensions: Width 137.5mm, height 76.5mm, depth 64.5mm
  • Weight: 495g without battery
  • Matching flash: HX-14 (GN14)
  • Price in Britain: £600 (August 1998)

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Special Prize
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