Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi I think that they are different to compare. The Hexar is a very nice camera. The Leica is a superb camera. But, the Hexar is a fixed lens, chiefly AF, big point and shoot with a lot of overides. The Leica M6 takes interchangeable lenses. I shoot as a professional and currently use Nikon SLR's and Leica M rangefinders. I have ordered a Hexar as an addition as I thinks it adds yet another set of possibilities. I think it chiefly depends what you want to do. I would certainly find the Hexar extremely limiting if I had it as my only camera! If you want to shoot wit a 35mm lens only then a Hexar is a fine camera. It is also a great carry camera and I know a lot of pros (particularly in journalism) use them. But, if you want to do some portraiture, distance street shooting, low-light stage work, or wider-angle landscapes you will soon see its limitations. Depending on your wallet...go for the M6!!! Best wishes Harold - ---------- > From: Richard C. Floyd <103060.1511@CompuServe.COM> > To: INTERNET:leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: Compared to Hexar > Date: 04 June, 1997 10:47 PM > > Anyone care to discuss the M6 in comparison to the Konica Hexar? I'm getting > close to an M6 purchase, but just want to "be sure". > > Thanks, > Rick Floyd