gone full circle

Trius said:
C'mon Joe, you know you want a bunch of my OM gear ... I've never tried the RD-1
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had om gear from the beginning and then again years later...lovely gear and lenses but my heart belongs in rf country...

rd1 is great for a digital user that prefers rangefinders.
none of the same probs as the m8 (it's closest relative)
 
back alley said:
had om gear from the beginning and then again years later...lovely gear and lenses but my heart belongs in rf country...
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Maybe you'd like to reconsider that... An OM-2 and a 21/f2 is pretty much a dream combination, for example. They have some nice 28s and 35s, too.

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I've decided I'll use my R-D1 until it fails beyond repair, no point in selling such an awesome and enjoyable camera.
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Same goes for me.....also, I'm skint and can't afford a new camera. Otherwise it would be another R-D1 too ;)
 
and here I thought this place was "about film & rangefinders" obviously there was never any religion.. oh the angst!
;D shoot the RD1 Joe and good on ya!
 
sepiareverb said:
they're just cameras, swap 'em, sell 'em, buy 'em and trade 'em as the need or mood arises. I'll sell or trade to try something in a heartbeat. One of the things that keeps it interesting.
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And cameras are tools. Would a craftsman in any other field swap tools on a whim? I prefer to buy a camera; learn to use it; and stick with it. Which is what Joe's doing, via a somewhat roundabout route.

Do it any other way, and there's always the risk that if you go back to something you wish you'd never sold, it won't be as good as the one you had first time (as with my two 100/2.8 Planars). Buying inside RFF makes this a lot less likely, fortunately.

Cheers,

R.
 
Sparrow said:
From what I've seen of the photos you've made the right move joe, hope it works out this time.
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Actually an R-D1 for a X100 is not a entirely bad deal as deals go... and if it's good for the photography then so much the better.
 
running with two rd-1's versus two different bodies would work much better for me, too. smoother, more reflexive, quicker shooting (less chance for mis-handled shots).
 
I wouldn't be surprised if you keep on going past the 360 degree mark and reach the 540 degree mark, and will eventually reach 720 :)
 
Tele on the left to ultra wide on the right.

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Joe, your last round of R-D1 shots, as others have already articulated, were really good.

Having also owned the X-100 and R-D1, I also struggled to find my synergy with the x-100. The same can not be said about me and my R-D1. The two of us are like best friends, we just get each other. The x-100 takes fantastic photos and many people in here are doing just that. But for me, the connection with the camera (and lenses for that matter), far outweighed the added ISO capabilities. I am having a hard time enjoying any camera that isnt a true RF. I'm sure this feeling will pass, but it has forced my D700 to sit on the shelf far too often.

Anyway, Kudos to the x-100 users and congrats on your 2xR-D1 setup. On one last note, joe the M8 is a stellar camera if its a good copy. I am playing with one at the moment and am very impressed. I find myself trying to reach for a shutter crank far too often though. M6 and R-D1 are the two for me.

Cheers
 
So with the RD-1 being such a great camera, it's disappointing that, years later, there is nothing to match it. Especially for the price.
 
the rd1 arrived in today's mail...despite canada post tracking saying it will be here friday!

looks good...have the think tank retro 10 all set up for 2 cameras again and ready to shoot the weekend away!
 
**Thread Hijack alert**
I am considering a Retro 5 and 10, really wishing that there was a Retro 7.5. For me the 5 is too small, I like the size of the 10 but do you find it too deep for smallish cameras?
 
i also would love a retro 8...

the 10 is bigger than i would like and while it is deep it makes for much easier entry and exit of gear because it's just all open...no zippers to pull the top together.
if domke made an 5xb without that top zipper it might be perfect.

i use the retro 5 for one body plus a few lenses, the 10 for both bodies and all 4 lenses.
 
Warren T. said:
Joe, it was interesting following your progress with the X100. Your last round of RD-1 shots were some of the best work that i've seen from you in a while. It looks like you made the right decision for yourself. (for now ;) :D )

--Warren
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I agree with Warren here. It seemed thoae rd-1s were just starting to fit you well Joe.
 
haempe said:
Just curious, why do you need 2 bodies in the bag?
Do you want 2 lenses ready to shoot?
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not always but often enough...

i live on the prairies...lots of dust & wind in the summer and snow in the winter...it's just easier with different lenses at the ready.
 
back alley said:
i also would love a retro 8...

the 10 is bigger than i would like and while it is deep it makes for much easier entry and exit of gear because it's just all open...no zippers to pull the top together.
if domke made an 5xb without that top zipper it might be perfect.

i use the retro 5 for one body plus a few lenses, the 10 for both bodies and all 4 lenses.
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Thanks for that! I think I will get the 10.

Back to the normally scheduled programing:D:D
 
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