Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Ricoh GR1 v. Hexar AF
From: "Jeffery Smith" <jls@runbox.com>
Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 23:16:04 GMT

Although the Ricoh is touted by more to be a carry-anywhere camera because of its size, I'd rather carry the Hexar AF anywhere. Nice camera!

Jeffery


> 
> The Hexar AF is the size of a Leica M with a 35/2 pre-ASPH Summicron.  The
> photos are indistinguishable, since the Hexar's lens is an exceedingly
> close copy.
> 
> http://www.dantestella.com/technical/hexar.html
> 
> Will show you some  shots.  The Hexar is much quieter, much bigger, and I
> think, is easier to handhold at low speed.  But I like 35mm lenses and do
> not like 28mm lenses as much.
> 
> They don't make either camera anymore.
> 
> 
> On Mon, 13 May 2002, Felix Lopez de Maturana wrote:
> 
> >
> > <Just discovered the Ricoh GR1 on the web - would appreciate any comments on
> > <this camera esp. from folks that have used it or in comparison to the Hexar
> > <AF
> >
> > Well Nitka they are really different. Gr1 is small, pocketable, has a 28mm
> > f1:2.8 has a magnesium body, flash incorporated and Konica Hexar AF is much
> > bigger, has a 45mm f1:2, if memory helps me, is the most silent camera I
> > have and has a separated flash. Both are fixed lenses and sharp indeed but I
> > find myself using much more the Ricoh as I love 28 mm lenses. You cannot go
> > wrong but I am not sure if Hexar  AF is still manufactured. You have too an
> > outstanding Ricoh GR21 with a great 21mm lens (but with a lot of vignetting
> > and a surrealistic price for a P&s)
> >
> > Kind regards
> >
> > Felix
> >
> >
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