drdave
Newbie
I just bought a Hexar RF with the hexanon 50mm f2 lens standard to the camera. I am having focus issues and am wondering if anyone can shed some light on the issue.
basically:
i am seeing the double image but when they line up one is slightly above the other and they dont ever cross over exactly. i know that i am able to focus other cameras as i have other rangefinders (mamiya universal), so i was wondering if this is a common issue or i got a dud. the film i have gotten back has been rather sharp but if anything it seems to back focus.
i focus with my left eye and not my right so maybe this is an issue..
any ideas??
basically:
i am seeing the double image but when they line up one is slightly above the other and they dont ever cross over exactly. i know that i am able to focus other cameras as i have other rangefinders (mamiya universal), so i was wondering if this is a common issue or i got a dud. the film i have gotten back has been rather sharp but if anything it seems to back focus.
i focus with my left eye and not my right so maybe this is an issue..
any ideas??
sounds like your RF is out of vertical alignment. hopefully someone can offer some repair tips or recommendations for the Hexar.
Matthew Allen
Well-known
If you do a search (use Google, it's better than the built in RFF search) you'll find threads about the Hexar's RF arrangement. When my Hexar arrived with a badly misaligned RF I did the research and came to the conclusion that a DIY repair wasn't worth the risk.
It's quite complicated to fix especially if like me you are somewhat lacking in camera repair experience. I took my camera to a local repairman and he had it back to me within a week. It cost a bit but was worth it to avoid ruining an $800 camera.
Matthew
It's quite complicated to fix especially if like me you are somewhat lacking in camera repair experience. I took my camera to a local repairman and he had it back to me within a week. It cost a bit but was worth it to avoid ruining an $800 camera.
Matthew
infrequent
Well-known
it could be out of vertical alignment. but just to make sure, just release the bayonet and pull out the lens. connect it again and make sure you hear a 'click' when its properly locked. i only say this because a week ago it happened to me! the whole shoot i was depressed that the vertical alignment is off but it really was that the lens was not properly locked into place.
hope this helps!
hope this helps!
pvdhaar
Peter
The Hexar-RF is rather iffy when it comes to where you have your eye behind the finder. If you're tilting the camera just a little down or up, the double image already spits vertically. Just try moving your eye higher/lower and see if it lines up..
awilder
Alan Wilder
Pete's right, eye position is a bit fussy with the Hexar RF and it's best to position the eye where you get the brightest clearest rf image. The rf may still be off a little and can be adjusted by a competant repairman or you can DIY.
dacaccia
M246&X100V&GFX 50R
Used to an M6 with MP viewfinder - I am really not of the same opinion. The Hexar's viewfinder is very clear, even better than the yellow tinted M6 finders.
If you are used to a SLR acute matte: the viewfinder of a RF is quite different.
Just try a few films, use different apertures - and be aware your eyes or glasses are ok.
(Really, I'm not joking! uncorrected eyes may produce a lot of problems - since there is no ocular adjustment like in (D)SLR cameras).
Cheers,
dacaccia
If you are used to a SLR acute matte: the viewfinder of a RF is quite different.
Just try a few films, use different apertures - and be aware your eyes or glasses are ok.
(Really, I'm not joking! uncorrected eyes may produce a lot of problems - since there is no ocular adjustment like in (D)SLR cameras).
Cheers,
dacaccia
Paul T.
Veteran
Be careful about DIYing, they've often been stuck or varnished in place and you might bend a part. I speak as one who did so and it took a year to find the parts to fix it. Either live with it or, if you're in the US, send it to Greg Weber:
http://www.webercamera.com/
http://www.webercamera.com/