mark_pw
Established
From time to time I can see a couple of R-D1 in the 2nd hand market. R-D1x is relatively rare. It's price can be double of a R-D1.
https://ebay.to/2OufDOi
I just wonder if the photos taken by the R-D1x is twice better than the R-D1. Anyone has done the A/B tests before?
https://ebay.to/2OufDOi
I just wonder if the photos taken by the R-D1x is twice better than the R-D1. Anyone has done the A/B tests before?
Lss
Well-known
Pretty nice cosmetic condition.
astro8
Well-known
No difference in image quality whatsoever.
R-D1x = No flip screen, can take larger card than the R-D1, R-D1s 2gb limit. That's about it.
There was also a grip available for the R-D1x(g)
R-D1x = No flip screen, can take larger card than the R-D1, R-D1s 2gb limit. That's about it.
There was also a grip available for the R-D1x(g)
lonemantis
Well-known
They both have the exact same sensor, processor, and viewfinder system. The R-D1X is only more expensive mostly due to its relative rarity - but at that price, you might as well get an M8 for a bit less, or an M9 for a bit more.
I've never found the 2gb card limit on the original R-D1 to be an issue, especially since the files are so small. I also prefer the fold-away screen, but it's been known to wear out sometimes.
I've never found the 2gb card limit on the original R-D1 to be an issue, especially since the files are so small. I also prefer the fold-away screen, but it's been known to wear out sometimes.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
The R-D1x was exclusively made for the Japanese market. Some upgrades vis-a-vis the intermediate R-D1s model:
- Larger 2.5" LCD display (vs 2" in the previous model) but with the same resolution - 235K
- LCD is no longer articulated and cannot be closed
- Support of SDHC memory cards which increased max. capacity to 32 GB (vs. 2 GB for previous models)
- Improvements in accessibility of rangefinder adjustment
- R-D1xG model also includes removable grip [source: Wikipedia]
mark_pw
Established
It seems R-D1 is a sensible choice.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
I agree, as long as you can do the rangefinder adjustment yourself, or you find someone who can do it for you. The DIY link is mentioned above. The Epson's are great cameras. I bought mine online in Japan where you can find mint bodies, either via ebay, or through an intermediary like https://www.japancamerahunter.com/
Oren Grad
Well-known
One important issue is the availability of Epson service: to the best of my knowledge, service is no longer provided by Epson Japan for the R-D1 but is still available for the R-D1s and R-D1x.
Per the Epson website, only the R-D1x is still serviced, until 3/31/21:
https://www.epson.jp/support/portal/support_menu/r-d1.htm
https://www.epson.jp/support/portal/support_menu/r-d1s.htm
https://www.epson.jp/support/portal/support_menu/r-d1xg.htm
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