Petr Black
Newbie
Looking to buy Konica Hexar RF -1 diopter if anyone has a spare to sell.
Could also trade for -3 which i have on my camera.
thanks,
petr
Could also trade for -3 which i have on my camera.
thanks,
petr
Hexar RF Konica -1 diopter
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Arjay
Time Traveller
That's a very rare item. It took me over a year to find such a diopter for my Hexar RF, I'm glad I found it (at leicashop.com in vienna, Austria). Keep looking into their site; they also buy and sell Leica clones, copies and other M-bayonet cameras. It seems they are pretty good at finding the oddest camera parts every now and then...
Another alternative would be to take an existing Hexar diopter and have it analyzed by an optics technician. I know that even the standard ('0' value) diopter has an optical strength, as even the standard VF entry lens performs an optical function in the RF system. Thus you could have the lens measured and then specify a similar lens that has -2 dpt less strength, which would then have to be fitted into than existing threaded VF lens ring.
Another alternative would be to take an existing Hexar diopter and have it analyzed by an optics technician. I know that even the standard ('0' value) diopter has an optical strength, as even the standard VF entry lens performs an optical function in the RF system. Thus you could have the lens measured and then specify a similar lens that has -2 dpt less strength, which would then have to be fitted into than existing threaded VF lens ring.
kevin m
Veteran
What are these things going for nowadays? I have a -2 diopter in the original box, but I have no idea what to ask for it.
Arjay
Time Traveller
I paid 50 € plus S&H, giving a total of € 62,- . That was in November 2009. A bit steep, but better than not having a suitable diopter. Consider that I bought from a professional shop - prices might vary when dealing with private sellers.
kevin m
Veteran
Thanks for the information! I have a drawer full of RF knick-knacks I need to get rid of, but I don't know what some of them are worth. 🙂
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