Epson RD1 Firmware update

[MP Guy]

The world’s only digital rangefinder camera, the Epson R-D1, has extended its special role with the current Epson R-D1s model. The new functions allow for low-noise, format-filling photos, optimal image preview and extended color spaces. Owners of an R-D1 will also benefit from the improvements. They just need to install a firmware update which will be available for download from the 1st of June.

Official Epson page:

http://www.epsonrd1.co.uk/

 

[kbg32]

This is good news. I hope the R-D1s makes it to these shores.

 

[Grober]

Yeah, but is the R-D2 lurking out there waiting for its unveiling at Photokina, huh?

 

[brightsky]

I am *really* glad to see this announcement! It's great that the original RD-1 owners will see some benefit too!

 

[saxshooter]

Whew! Can't wait until June.

 

[RML]

Yeah, but is the R-D2 lurking out there waiting for its unveiling at Photokina, huh?

I seriously doubt it. Seeing how poorly the R-D1 has sold over the past 2 years, and how many units are still unsold, and with the digital M on the way, I don't think we'll see an R-D2 very soon. I even doubt whether we'll see one ever.

 

[boilerdoc2]

Agreed. I understand there are no plans to release it in the US. Any truth to that? Hard to believe, and I would finally try and get one. Love the film RFs but digital would make life much easier. Any one know what the price will be?

 

[fgianni]

Kickass!!

I am soo happy I can upgrade my two RD1, can't wait!

 

[hoot]

I've never seen an RD-1 in the flesh, but if it's true that the build quality is like a Bessa, I'm not surprised it didn't sell well for $3000. Now, a full-frame digital Zeiss Ikon for that price, or maybe $1000 more, would make sense. I'd save up and buy one.

 

[hwanglp]

Epson r-d1 firmware upgrade software is now avalable at

http://www.epsonrd1.co.uk/forum/

 

[jlw]

Also note this RFF thread in which several of us have been discussing the features and performance of the firmware-updated R-D 1.

Somewhere in the thread there's also a direct link to the download page.

 

[williamhu99]

It is nice that Epson can provide such firmware upgrade.
Wish Canon can provide similar upgrade for my old 300D.