In summary, this is a superb camera. It is fast, quiet and extremely user-friendly. Bearing in mind that you need to be aware of the basic of photography to then focus on what settings you need.

Some technical specifications of this camera that make it stand out from the crowd;

1. 35mm F2 lens
2. Auto focus is fast and accurate
3. Programmable ISO, Film Leader left outside function
4. High speed flash sync 1/250
5. Exposure compensation
6. Takes 46mm filters
7. Good grip

2013 Street 1050 The shot above has been edited slightly in Lightroom 5, but the negative has nice details and tones to begin with, hence this contrasty shot. For a US$500++ camera, this is really good. It is not surprising they compare this lens with the Leica Summicron 35mm. I too use the Summaron 35mm 2.8 LTM, and I must say that the Hexar is really bang for the buck.

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Again, this shot with the leaves are edited in post with Lightroom 5, and I love the contrast from this set up. It only requires minor editing for me to get the 'look' I want to achieve, and I am really stunned at how this set up allows me to concentrate on my photography.

The basis of shooting film (especially black and white) is that I can focus on the joy of photography, and not having to fiddle with the menus of the DSLR's. I like the simplicity that film offers.

untitled 19 as this camera is a borrowed copy from a friend, I may just end up getting one myself! It compliments me working with an M-Mount (for example the M3 with a 50mm), or the Mamiya RZ67 Pro (medium format). I have had this Hexar with me for about 5 days, and I have burnt through about 4-5 rolls (I think).

I have yet to see the results from this camera with slide film, and that will be in the works in the coming weeks. Also, stay tuned for a post on my time with the Fuji Klasse W, which died on me, and has suddenly revived itself!

Meanwhile, please go out and shoot some film!