I Think I'm in Love

SKHAN got it correct first - It's a Konica Hexar RF!!!! A Beautiful Camera! Should I get it? I think I should. Can't find a single thing against. It looks and feels so right!!!!!
 
And here I was, thinking it was a Canonet! Don't laugh... I know for a fact that it can elicit very strong feelings... :)

Now... are you making financial plans to buy one?
 
Krosya said:
SKHAN got it correct first - It's a Konica Hexar RF!!!! A Beautiful Camera! Should I get it? I think I should. Can't find a single thing against. It looks and feels so right!!!!!
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Questions about future service needs are the only knock against it that I can find. That's the only reason I don't have one. I've heard lots of conflicting reports about these needing work already, and not many stories along the lines of "needed X done, got it fast and cheap, and now it's fine". Meanwhile, how's it going to be in 20 years? 10?
 
I've been lusting after one myself for awhile...
1/4000 sec, aperture priority, built-in drive (great for us left-eyes). What's not to love?
 
Yeah - and it feels at least - AT LEAST as sturdy as M6 or M3. Maybe even better. Very solid camera. As far as service - I'm a bit concerned about it, but I think if treated well, it should be fine. I have a Canon EOS 630, which is a pretty old electronic camera and it's just fine after all the knocks and bumps. I don't baby that camera at all.
I will play with this one a bit and if all functions check out - It will be mine. MMMMMineeeeeee!! It's soooo delicious!. MMMMM.
AFter I play more with it, I'll have a better idea how it compares to my m6. BUt after about 30 min or so - I can see it already wayyy ahead of it. As famous as Leica M6 is and as much as I like it, I never thought I'd find a camera that I'd feel so strong that betters it. I have never tried M7, but if its anything like M6 with a few extra functios - Hexar RF wins it for me.
I'll play with it more over the weekend and then start talking prices with the owner/seller of this beauty.
 
Krosya said:
SKHAN got it correct first - It's a Konica Hexar RF!!!! A Beautiful Camera! Should I get it? I think I should. Can't find a single thing against. It looks and feels so right!!!!!
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lots of things against it.
SFAIK, unless you are in Japan
you can forget about getting that complicated camera repaired.

anyway, all of the current Bessas, as well as the ZI, have a better RF/VF.

Stephen
 
CameraQuest said:
lots of things against it.
SFAIK, unless you are in Japan
you can forget about getting that complicated camera repaired.

anyway, all of the current Bessas, as well as the ZI, have a better RF/VF.

Stephen
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Well,
I actually did consider these options at first, but came to following conclusions:
While you may be right, in theory, in practice - I wonder how many of them need repair this soon - after all they are not that old.
As far as Bessas - they seem to have a shady track record - many jam/break as well, based on what I read here. And while one can service them - It's still is a hassle. I had Bessas and they seem far more flimsy that Hexar or Leica. VF/RF - Short base of Bessas - is what made me get away from them as well as shutter noise. Hexar seems quieter even with it's motorized drive that Just Bessa's shutter. And brightness - Yes Bessas are brighter, but not as much as it made out to be. At least not to my eyes.
And here is a quote from Cameraquest web site on Hexar: " The Hexar RF is an excellent camera. With some features that no Leica M had until the introduction of the Leica M7 in 2002. I expect some Hexar RF's finding themselves into a Leica bag, working besides an M6 to offer the photog the best of both." So, did you change your mind about it since?
So, with all that going for it, and just possible problem servicing, Hexar RF seems to be a far better deal to me than a Bessa or a ZI, even more so if I can get it for less that I'd pay for a Bessa R4A.
 
Krosya said:
Well,
I actually did consider these options at first, but came to following conclusions:
While you may be right, in theory, in practice - I wonder how many of them need repair this soon - after all they are not that old.
As far as Bessas - they seem to have a shady track record - many jam/break as well, based on what I read here. And while one can service them - It's still is a hassle. I had Bessas and they seem far more flimsy that Hexar or Leica. VF/RF - Short base of Bessas - is what made me get away from them as well as shutter noise. Hexar seems quieter even with it's motorized drive that Just Bessa's shutter. And brightness - Yes Bessas are brighter, but not as much as it made out to be. At least not to my eyes.
And here is a quote from Cameraquest web site on Hexar: " The Hexar RF is an excellent camera. With some features that no Leica M had until the introduction of the Leica M7 in 2002. I expect some Hexar RF's finding themselves into a Leica bag, working besides an M6 to offer the photog the best of both." So, did you change your mind about it since?
So, with all that going for it, and just possible problem servicing, Hexar RF seems to be a far better deal to me than a Bessa or a ZI, even more so if I can get it for less that I'd pay for a Bessa R4A.
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He just wants to sell you a Bessa! ;)
 
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