Konica Hexar, what type of film to use

[jaimiepeeters]

Hi guys

so I'm about to get started using my Hexar AF.. I was wondering if you could tell me which rolls to use?

I'm thinking of Ilford XP2 400, Kodak T-max 400
or would you suggest a 100 film?

 

[LukeT]

I have been using Ilford XP2 in my Hexar and find it a really nice match.

I've got 3 images in my gallery if you want some examples.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=47912

 

[venchka]

I FIND THAT UNEXPOSED FILM WORKS BEST.

Wayne

 

[Colin Corneau]

Don't sweat the film choice -- pretty sure the Hexar can handle them all quite nicely. Film choice depends on personal preference and prevailing conditions, methinks.

 

[batterytypehah!]

Isn't the shutter limited to 1/250 on the Hexar? Not sure about the smallest aperture but 400 speed in bright light would clearly benefit from an ND.

 

[andersju]

Isn't the shutter limited to 1/250 on the Hexar? Not sure about the smallest aperture but 400 speed in bright light would clearly benefit from an ND.

The Hexar stops down to f/22 so with ISO 400 film it's just within the limits for bright sun. In other words, not much of an issue, unless you want shallower dept of field.

 

[batterytypehah!]

^Yep, that would be one reason why it would "benefit from an ND" which is what I said. Overexposure isn't the only concern here.

 

[andersju]

^Yep, that would be one reason why it would "benefit from an ND" which is what I said. Overexposure isn't the only concern here.

Yeah, just wanted to clarify about the smallest aperture.

 

[reiki_]

hexar craves slow films.

 

[Trius]

I FIND THAT UNEXPOSED FILM WORKS BEST.

Wayne

Jeeze, Wayne -- you forgot to specify 35mm. :bang:

 

[flip]

IR film. Take advantage.
Do be aware of the filter distance issues as you can get a lockup forcing the battery removal and premature film rewind. IOW/ keep track of your exposure number if you use a filter.

 

[rpsawin]

I FIND THAT UNEXPOSED FILM WORKS BEST.

Wayne

Sure...but that limits creativity

Bob

 

[Trius]

Sure...but that limits creativity

Bob

You can't recover highlights :angel:

 

[jaimiepeeters]

My first roll is an expired Reala 100. let's see. But I do think that the XP2 looks really nice indeed (and its C41, I happen to have a C41 Tetenal kit at home, so its easy to develop it).

 

[DamenS]

Probably 100 for bright light due to the 1/250th top speed, 400 (I like Tri-X) the rest of the time. When Using the Tri-X in daylight I use a Red Filter (takes off 2 stops) and set it at 100 asa manually.

 

[bensyverson]

On the Hexar, I once accidentally exposed 400 ISO film at ƒ/2 on a bright sunny day. It was salvageable. Don't sweat ISO or top shutter speed too much.