RD1 Framlines

[shimo-kitasnap]

Do the frame lines reflect angle of view of true 28, 35, 50 lenses; in which case you see more in the finder than will actually be on the sensor, or do I need to use ultra wides to get the same angle of view as in the viewfinder?

Thanks,

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

The framelines correspond to what you will actually get with that lens on the R-D1. So the 28mm framelines, for instance, will show you a FOV that's roughly equivalent to 42mm on a film camera.

 

[shimo-kitasnap]

so if I throw a summicron c lens on there do i use the 28mm frames? I'm confused.....srry

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

If you want to get on the R-D1 what you will normally get on a film camera, you need a wider lens. So:

28mm lens = 42mm equivalent, use 28mm framelines
35mm lens = 52mm equivalent, use 35mm framelines
50mm lens = 75mm equivalent, use 50mm framelines.

It's a lot of fun to use ultra-wides on the R-D1, like the CV 15mm and 21mm. You get less vignetting than on film M cameras, and they are still pretty wide.

 

[shimo-kitasnap]

now my head is spinning......for my m6 my fav focal lengths are 21mm (i use the 28 framelines), 40mm (I use the 35 framelines) and 90mm, well I use the 90 framelines for that.

so to get the same effect with the RD1 what new lenses should I get?

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

CV 15mm Heliar
Any 28mm
And the 90 is kind of tough, since there's no 60mm RF lens out there, but your 50's will get you semi-close.

Just, whatever lens you use on the R-D1, it acts like it's 1/3 less wide.

 

[shimo-kitasnap]

ok thanks,