For Sale Hexar AF Black with Shutter fix

I am reluctantly selling my Hexar AF black camera. It hasn't been used much lately and I could use the money.

All functions are working great. This camera did have the dreaded shutter button malfunction better described here: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107262
I tried cleaning and the problem only got worse. With a little digging, I found an old Konica engineer who works on these in his spare time and he installed an ALPS switch which is FAR more reliable and long lasting than the OEM mechanical switch. I think it's rated for something like 500K actuations. Anyhow, the switch is fixed and is likely to outlast the rest of the camera.

There is a small dent on the front left corner just in front of the shutter button. I'm not sure if this was the cause of the shutter problem (I suspect not), but it appears to be mostly cosmetic. See photos.

Lens is tack sharp -- I'll leave it up to others to decide whether it is truly a "cron-killer". AF works as it should. Never had issues with metering or film advance. Really is a fantastic camera and I'm going to regret selling it.

Comes with the HX14 flash unit and a B+W UV filter. $450 shipped to Conus.

Bump. Price too high? Reasonable offers considered.

PM sent. Thank you.

Still available

Also, in response to some inquiries, this problem with the shutter will probably happen to all Hexar AFs at some point. The OEM mechanism is flawed and very susceptible to corrosion. The fix that has been performed on this camera eliminates this problem completely. It really is like a v2.0 upgrade to the shutter button and, I think, increases the value of the camera going forward. Sorry if my description above was confusing, but this camera is NOT hobbled with problems and is NOT for parts. It works great and produces superb images in the hands of a capable shooter.

last bump

sold.