Used Konica Hexar Silver - 35mm Compact Camera
- Compact Film
- 35mm film
£749 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateSome light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
Our notes: very good overall condition, everything works well, slight signs of use
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- Ever Ready case
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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Warranty includedUp to 12 months
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The details
At a glance: Konica Hexar AF in silver - premium 35mm compact with a fast fixed 35mm f/2 lens and Silent Mode.
About this camera
The Konica Hexar (Hexar AF) is a 1990s premium autofocus 35mm compact built around a fixed 35mm f/2 lens - an unusually fast and highly regarded optic for a camera of this class, often compared with Leica's 35mm Summicron. Its other signature feature is Silent Mode, which slows the film transport and lens movements so the camera is near-inaudible, making it a favourite for candid and street photography.
Build & handling
| Format | 35mm film |
|---|---|
| Lens | 35mm f/2 (fixed) |
| Focusing | Passive autofocus with focus lock; manual distance setting available |
| Shutter | Leaf shutter in lens |
| Exposure | Program AE and aperture priority with exposure compensation |
| Special mode | Silent Mode - quietened transport and focus |
| Battery | 2CR5 lithium |
| Finish | Silver |
Works with
- 2CR5 lithium battery
- 46mm filters
- Standard 35mm film, colour or black and white
Best for
The Hexar AF sits between a point-and-shoot and a rangefinder: automatic enough to carry everywhere, but with a lens and metering good enough for serious work. The f/2 aperture is a stop or two faster than most fixed-lens compacts of the era, which is what makes it usable indoors and after dark on 400-speed film.
Frequently asked questions
How quiet is Silent Mode really?
Very - it slows the autofocus and film wind so that in a quiet room the camera is barely noticeable. It is the reason the Hexar developed its reputation among street and documentary photographers.
Is the lens as good as people claim?
It is widely rated as one of the best fixed lenses fitted to an autofocus compact - sharp wide open with pleasant out-of-focus rendering. Comparisons with Leica 35mm lenses are common, though the Hexar is an autofocus camera rather than a rangefinder.
Can I focus it manually?
Yes - the camera allows a distance to be set manually, which is useful for pre-focused street shooting or when autofocus struggles through glass.
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