astro8
Well-known
Have fun with it Keith!
I love this camera...
21SA 1/15@1600
35 lux 1/9@1600
21SA 1/60@1600
35 lux 1/120@400
21SA 1/250@200
-Greg
I love this camera...
21SA 1/15@1600
35 lux 1/9@1600
21SA 1/60@1600
35 lux 1/120@400
21SA 1/250@200
-Greg
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
The bar is quite high! 
This little Epson will also stop me from immediately blowing the budget on an M9 which I was in severe danger of doing! I had actually arranged to go and have a look at a used M9 on the other side of Brisbane today ... and while the RD-1 is obviously no full frame Leica it will get me out shooting while film is just too difficult due to lack of time and other committments.
I'm also very lucky that I have a set of lenses that are idealy suited to the Epson's 1.5 crop. More so than the M8's 1.33 IMO where that camera's crop factor took them away from my favourite focal lengths.
This little Epson will also stop me from immediately blowing the budget on an M9 which I was in severe danger of doing! I had actually arranged to go and have a look at a used M9 on the other side of Brisbane today ... and while the RD-1 is obviously no full frame Leica it will get me out shooting while film is just too difficult due to lack of time and other committments.
I'm also very lucky that I have a set of lenses that are idealy suited to the Epson's 1.5 crop. More so than the M8's 1.33 IMO where that camera's crop factor took them away from my favourite focal lengths.
ricnak
Well-known
Keith.
Your journey makes me smile.
h.
Your journey makes me smile.
h.
EthanFrank
Well-known
It's a great camera, Keith. I miss mine, but I like the Rollei I bought with the funds more.
Don't be afraid to push the ISO! It will surprise you. I remember there was a shot I wanted in Greece but with the ISO maxed, hand holding at 1/4 second and the lens wide open, I still couldn't get it. I underexposed the shot by two stops and pushed the exposure back in Lightroom. I ended up with a few hot pixels but overall I was very impressed!
Don't be afraid to push the ISO! It will surprise you. I remember there was a shot I wanted in Greece but with the ISO maxed, hand holding at 1/4 second and the lens wide open, I still couldn't get it. I underexposed the shot by two stops and pushed the exposure back in Lightroom. I ended up with a few hot pixels but overall I was very impressed!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
paulfish4570
Veteran
keith, you are a trip ...
gilpen123
Gil
RD1x 90 2.8 Hex edit in Silver Efx
RD1 35 2.0 Cron in camera B&W
RD1 35 2.0 Cron in camera B&W
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Paul ... I'm using the excuse that women 'reputedly' use when they buy the $200 dress instead of the $1000 one that was hanging along side it!
"But darling .... look at the money I saved!"
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
huntjump
Well-known
ISO 1600 on the R-D1 is awesome for B&W
porktaco
Well-known
this is very correct
Johnmcd
Well-known
I think the sweet spot is 800 iso for night stuff and a fast lens.
1/11 @ 800 iso
1/11 @ 800 iso
kermaier
Well-known
R-D1s with Summicron 50/2 Rigid, ISO 1600
::Ari
::Ari
back alley
IMAGES
So why do you want the Xpro Joe?
And those black and whites are right where I like to see them ... what was the process?
the rd1 satisfies my most basic photographic need...it helps me create images that look good to me.
the newer machines are attractive because of failing eyesight (due to age and diabetes).
my processing is super simple keith.
i open the files in pse8, usually cropped the edges a bit, decide on colour or b&w, and then play with levels until i like what i see, use a very mild unsharp mask and that is it. average total post processing time about 3 minutes per image.
ulysses.o
Established
Epson Rd1-s voigtlander color skopar 35/2.8
Epson Rd1-s voigtlander color skopar 35/2.8
LOTUS Duh! by ulysses.O
Epson Rd1-s voigtlander color skopar 35/2.8
LOTUS Duh! by ulysses.O
Lss
Well-known
Ah, another congrats on getting the coolest digital camera ever made and here are some pictures thread.
Congrats on the camera and here are some pictures:
Congrats on the camera and here are some pictures:
Lss
Well-known
Here's one with Summicron 50.
kuvvy
Well-known
Congrats Keith, a wise choice. One of my fave lenses is the 15mm Heliar, especially useful when shooting in a crowd. Here's a few Heliar shots.
Firsty
Member
It's good to know I won't be the only Keith from windy Wellington now living in Australia that has a R-D1
hope you enjoy your camera as much as I enjoy mine
hope you enjoy your camera as much as I enjoy mine
thegman
Veteran
Nice, if I was going to buy a DRF, it would be the RD1. They are real bargains now, and think 6MP is plenty really, it was fine a few years ago, it's fine now.