Advice before buying RD1 please

[raid]

You have convinced me, Keith.
I will look for a clean one.

 

[raid]

I found a camera for $375 ..... Should I buy it?

 

[back alley]

I found a camera for $375 ..... Should I buy it?

an rd1?
for 375...

 

[back alley]

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.

it's nice with a grip...i use the bridge grip.

 

[crispy12]

an rd1?
for 375...

I'd be interested to see that link myself 😉

 

[raid]

Maybe it is a scam website in China?

 

[raid]

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

 

[back alley]

as quickly as possible...

 

[raid]

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

Run. Run. Run. Run. .......

 

[Keith]

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!

 

[raid]

I will not send a Penny as payment here.
Maybe RFF is best for finding one.

 

[Bill58]

That has SCAM written all over it!


BTW--I wonder if it is possible to upgrade the sensor?

 

[Johnmcd]

I've posted this before, but this is why I will never sell my R-D1...

 

[raid]

That has SCAM written all over it!


BTW--I wonder if it is possible to upgrade the sensor?

It would be great if an update is made available.

 

[umcelinho]

$800 = lucky.
$350 = scam.

 

[umcelinho]

I've posted this before, but this is why I will never sell my R-D1...

that's a pretty awesome shot!

 

[gilpen123]

Check the alignment it's a hassle specially for an RD1s. I heard the RD1 is much easier to DIY alignment.

 

[Keith]

Check the alignment it's a hassle specially for an RD1s. I heard the RD1 is much easier to DIY alignment.

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!

 

[paradoxbox]

there is no difference between RD1 and RD1S's alignment screws. NO DIFFERENCE. put this rumor to rest.

 

[Johnmcd]

If you still need convincing...

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