Konica's Hexar Classic — later cult fixed-lens 35mm compact, 35mm f/2, quiet, 1997.
The Konica Hexar Classic is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus compact, a later edition of the Hexar AF from 1997. It shares the Hexar's premium point-and-shoot concept, a fixed 35mm f/2 lens and quiet operation, and was aimed at photographers wanting rangefinder-style quality and discretion in an autofocus camera. Like the standard Hexar it is a collectible cult compact.
The Hexar Classic is a fixed-lens autofocus compact with a 35mm f/2 lens, framing through a bright optical viewfinder. It provides program and aperture-priority automatic exposure with some manual control, a quiet leaf shutter within the lens and quiet film transport; it depends on battery power to focus, meter and fire. The 35mm f/2 lens and quiet operation are its defining verifiable features; confirm edition-specific details against the body.
It suits street, documentary and travel photographers wanting a fast wide-normal lens and discreet, near-silent shooting. The quiet shutter and advance suit candid reportage and low-light work with the f/2 lens. It is a premium camera bought for optical quality and quiet handling rather than manual control.
With high used values, inspect closely. Check the LCD or display for bleed and missing segments, confirm the autofocus is accurate and quiet, and inspect the 35mm lens for haze, fungus and coating damage. Test any flash, verify the film-transport motor and quiet operation, check the light seals, and look for corrosion around the battery door.