Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > > > > > -- > > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html