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Konica Hexar RF 35mm Camera Body, Black

Model #223633
**Lens not included
  • $1,445.00

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Konica's Leica M-mount rangefinder with serious mechanical credentials.

The Hexar RF is a 35mm rangefinder built around the Leica M mount, which means your Summicrons, Voigtländers, and Zeiss ZM lenses mount directly without adapters. Konica packed in a titanium shutter rated from 1/4000s to 8s, a range that covers everything from bright midday sun wide open to long evening exposures without a neutral density filter. The built-in motor drive handles film advance automatically, so you stay focused on framing than thumbing a lever between shots. Aperture-priority AE and full manual exposure give you the control structure that rangefinder shooters actually want.

The viewfinder runs at 0.6x magnification with TTL center-weighted metering feeding directly into the exposure system. DX coding reads film speed off the cartridge automatically, though manual override is available. The black finish keeps the camera unobtrusive in the field. For anyone already invested in Leica M glass, the Hexar RF is a proven, body that gets full use out of that lens collection at a substantially different price point than Leica's own offerings.

Who It's For

Street photographers who own Leica M glass and want a second body that runs film alongside a digital M will find the Hexar RF slots straight into their kit. Documentary shooters benefit from the motor drive and aperture-priority AE, which keeps pace with fast-moving subjects without the manual advance rhythm. Travel photographers working in variable light will use the 1/4000s ceiling to shoot fast lenses wide open in daylight on slow film. Collectors and analog enthusiasts drawn to the rangefinder format get a titanium-shuttered body with genuine M-mount compatibility built in from the factory.

Key Features

  • Leica M-mount for direct lens compatibility without adapters
  • Titanium shutter rated 1/4000s to 8 seconds with bulb mode
  • Built-in motor drive for automatic film advance
  • Aperture-priority AE and full manual exposure modes
  • TTL center-weighted metering with manual ISO override
  • 0.6x rangefinder viewfinder with coupled focusing
  • DX coding reads 35mm film speed automatically

FAQ

Does the Hexar RF work with my existing Leica M lenses?
Yes - it accepts Leica M-mount glass directly without adapters. Your Summicrons, Voigtländers, ZM lenses all mount straight on.
What shutter speed range does it have?
1/4000s to 8 seconds, plus bulb mode. Fast enough to shoot fast film in daylight at wide apertures, slow enough for evening work without neutral density filters.
Can I shoot manual exposure, or is it automatic only?
Both. Aperture-priority AE uses TTL center-weighted metering, or switch to full manual and dial exposure as you see fit.
Does it have autofocus?
No. It's a rangefinder with a coupled rangefinder patch for manual focus. The viewfinder magnification is 0.6x.
Will it read DX film codes automatically?
Yes, DX coding reads speed off the film cartridge. Manual ISO override is available if you need it.
How does the motor drive work?
Built-in motor handles film advance automatically between frames, so you don't need to wind the lever manually.
What finish does the black model have?
Black enamel finish. Low-key in the field, minimal reflections.
SpecificationValue
Sensor35mm Film
ResolutionNone
MountLeica M
ColorBlack
Film Format35mm

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Brand Name Konica
Film Type 35mm roll
Focus Type Manual focus (only)
Lens Mount Konica AR