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| − | 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. | + | 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]]. | + | 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]]. |
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== Specification == | == Specification == | ||
| − | * Lens: Hexar 35mm f2; six groups, seven elements; minimum aperture f22; built-in lens hood | + | * 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) | + | * [[Light meter]]: SPD - Centre-weighted (15 degrees) Spot-metering (4 degrees) |
| − | * Sensitivity: EV 0-16 at ISO 100 (centre) EV3-18 (spot) | + | * Sensitivity: [[EV]] 0-16 at [[ASA|ISO]] 100 (centre) EV3-18 (spot) |
* Modes: Programmed AE, aperture priority, metered manual | * Modes: Programmed AE, aperture priority, metered manual | ||
| − | * Film speed setting: DX coding or manual (6-6400) | + | * [[Film Speed|Film speed setting]]: [[DX coding]] or manual (6-6400) |
| − | * Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean with bright lines, automatic parallax and angle of field correction | + | * Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean with bright lines, automatic [[parallax]] and angle of field correction |
| − | * Displays: LCD on top, viewfinder | + | * Displays: [[LCD]] on top, viewfinder |
| − | * Film transport: Motor (and rewind) | + | * [[Film advance|Film transport]]: Motor (and rewind) |
| − | * Self timer: Electronic (approx 10 seconds; no thread for a cable release) | + | * [[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 battery) |
| − | * Dimensions: Width 137. | + | * 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) | ||
Revision as of 02:45, 5 January 2009
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.
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 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)
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
- Wikipedia article on the Hexar
- Hexar instruction manual, English
Photos
- Random photos from pbase
