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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 ==
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* Lens: Hexar 35mm f2 - 6 groups 7 elements - Minimum Aperture f22 - Built in Lens Hood
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* Autofocus: Infrared Active  - 290 steps
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* Close Focus: 0.6m
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* Shutter : Electromagnetic  30secs - 1/250
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* Light Meter: SPD  - Centre weighted (15 degrees)  Spotmetering (4 degrees)
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* Sensitivity: EV 0-16 @ ISO 100 (Centre) EV3-18 (Spot)
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* Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Metered Manual
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* Film Speed Setting: DX Coding or Manual (6-6400)
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* Viewfinder: Reverse Galileo with bright lines & automatic parallex correction
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* Displays:  LCD on top, Viewfinder
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* Film Transport: Motor (& rewind)
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* Self Timer: Electronic (Approx 10 seconds)
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* Other features: Focus Lock, Exposure Compensation (1/3 increments) Silent Mode
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* Power: 6v (2CR5)
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* Dimensions:  Width - 137.5 Height - 76.5 Depth - 64.5
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* Weight: 495gm without battery
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* Matching Flash: HX-14 (GN14)
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* Cost: £600 August 1998)
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==

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The Konica Hexar is an autofocus camera from Konica with a 35mm f2 lens.

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 - 6 groups 7 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) Spotmetering (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 parallex correction
  • Displays: LCD on top, Viewfinder
  • Film Transport: Motor (& rewind)
  • Self Timer: Electronic (Approx 10 seconds)
  • Other features: Focus Lock, Exposure Compensation (1/3 increments) Silent Mode
  • Power: 6v (2CR5)
  • Dimensions: Width - 137.5 Height - 76.5 Depth - 64.5
  • Weight: 495gm without battery
  • Matching Flash: HX-14 (GN14)
  • Cost: £600 August 1998)

Links

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

Photos