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| − | The | + | The '''Konica Hexar''', first released in 1993, is fixed-lens, autofocus camera from [[Konica]] with a 35mm f2 lens, rather expensive when new. Marketed as an alternative to the Contax G, 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]]. | 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 == | == Specification == | ||
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* Shutter: Electromagnetic 30secs - 1/250 | * Shutter: Electromagnetic 30secs - 1/250 | ||
* Light meter: SPD - Centre-weighted (15 degrees) Spot-metering (4 degrees) | * Light meter: SPD - Centre-weighted (15 degrees) Spot-metering (4 degrees) | ||
| − | * Sensitivity: EV 0-16 | + | * Sensitivity: EV 0-16 at ISO 100 (centre) EV3-18 (spot) |
| − | * Modes: Programmed AE, | + | * Modes: Programmed AE, aperture priority, metered manual |
* Film speed setting: DX coding or manual (6-6400) | * Film speed setting: DX coding or manual (6-6400) | ||
| − | * Viewfinder: Reverse | + | * Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean with bright lines, automatic parallax and angle of field correction |
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* Displays: LCD on top, viewfinder | * Displays: LCD on top, viewfinder | ||
* Film transport: Motor (and rewind) | * Film transport: Motor (and rewind) | ||
| − | * Self timer: Electronic (approx 10 seconds | + | * 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) | * Power: 6v (2CR5) | ||
| − | * Dimensions: Width | + | * Dimensions: Width 137.5nn, height 76.5mm, depth 64.5nn |
* Weight: 495g without battery | * Weight: 495g without battery | ||
* Matching flash: HX-14 (GN14) | * Matching flash: HX-14 (GN14) | ||
* Price in Britain: £600 August 1998) | * Price in Britain: £600 August 1998) | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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* 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) | * 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) | ||
| − | * | + | * Stephen Gandy's [http://www.cameraquest.com/konhex.htm overview] at Cameraquest |
* Dante Stella's [http://www.dantestella.com/technical/hexar.html review] | * Dante Stella's [http://www.dantestella.com/technical/hexar.html review] | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 17 September 2007
The Konica Hexar, first released in 1993, is fixed-lens, autofocus camera from Konica with a 35mm f2 lens, rather expensive when new. Marketed as an alternative to the Contax G, 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.
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 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)
- Dimensions: Width 137.5nn, height 76.5mm, depth 64.5nn
- Weight: 495g without battery
- Matching flash: HX-14 (GN14)
- Price in Britain: £600 August 1998)
Links
- Richard Caruana's review at photo.net (discussion includes very useful hidden function unlocking information)
- Stephen Gandy's overview at Cameraquest
- Dante Stella's review
- Davidde Stella's comment on durability and lens design (via Wayback, therefore slow)
- Stuart Richardson's Commentary
- Matt Alofs' review
Photos
- Random photos from pbase
