Difference between revisions of "Konica Hexar"

From Camera-wiki.org
Jump to: navigation, search
Line 1: Line 1:
{{stub}}
+
 
The '''Konica Hexar''' is an autofocus camera from [[Konica]] with a 35mm f2 lens.
+
The 1993 '''Konica Hexar''' was an expensive, fixed lens, autofocus camera from [[Konica]] with a 35mm f2 lens. Falling between the Leicas & Contax Gs of the period, it sold on the superb wide angle lens and the general high quality of its construction. It also had some unique features - a "stealth mode for one - - Stephen Gandy thinks it had the quietest motorwind of any 35mm
  
 
Among users, it is popularly referred to as the "Hexar AF" (for "autofocus"), in contradistinction to the interchangeable-lens, 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]].  

Revision as of 23:15, 5 September 2006

The 1993 Konica Hexar was an expensive, fixed lens, autofocus camera from Konica with a 35mm f2 lens. Falling between the Leicas & Contax Gs of the period, it sold on the superb wide angle lens and the general high quality of its construction. It also had some unique features - a "stealth mode for one - - Stephen Gandy thinks it had the quietest motorwind of any 35mm

Among users, it is popularly referred to as the "Hexar AF" (for "autofocus"), in contradistinction to the interchangeable-lens, rangefinder focused Konica Hexar RF.

Specification

  • 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 @ ISO 100 (centre) EV3-18 (spot)
  • Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Metered Manual
  • Film speed setting: DX coding or manual (6-6400)
  • Viewfinder: Reverse Galileo 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); there is 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)
  • Dimensions: Width - 137.5 Height - 76.5 Depth - 64.5
  • Weight: 495g without battery
  • Matching flash: HX-14 (GN14)
  • Price in Britain: £600 August 1998)


All Illustrations from catalogue - Copyright Konica

Links

  • Richard Caruana's review at photo.net (discussion includes very useful hidden function unlocking information)

Photos