Advice before buying RD1 please

astro8 said:
My understanding is this:

R-D1 and R-D1S are virtually identical except for the 'S' addition. There is some confusion on the interweb that the rangefinder adjusting screws are in different locations, but just as many statements that they are identical.

If you upgrade the R-D1 firmware it will in operation become an R-D1S. Most R-D1's will have already been 'upgraded', it's an easy process.

R-D1X is the later version with non-flippable but larger screen. It also takes the larger SDHC cards. In my experience 2GB SD cards are fine in use.

R-D1XG is an R-D1X with the Grip.

I use an R-D1, have never felt the need nor urge to get a later version.
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it's nice with a grip...i use the bridge grip.
 
It is a website with a Chinese address. I placed the order, and they will send me an email within twelve hours after which I can conirm tne order and send payment. This sounds fishy to me. First time members may not use paypal or CC.

Should I run away?

Site is RODE TH Store
 
When the asking price is too good to be true, then it is most likely scam.

Run. Run. Run. Run. .......
 
Sounds too good to be true ... which means it probably is!

I have never seen an RD-1 for less than I paid for mine except for a real beater that appeared on another forum somewhere recently.

I regard myself as extremely lucky with the one I got from our classifieds!
 
I've posted this before, but this is why I will never sell my R-D1...

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gilpen123 said:
Check the alignment it's a hassle specially for an RD1s. I heard the RD1 is much easier to DIY alignment.
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When I got my RD-1s the infinity alignment was out. Using the info at our bartender's site it was a ten minute job!
 
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