Michael Markey
Veteran
Very impressive, John.
Johnmcd
Well-known
Ok. I have no patience 
1. EP-1
2. 5D
3. RD-1 off course
I don't know about the 5D shot. Sometimes a shot just doesn't work, I suppose. I have shot some weddings with the 5D where it has been fantastic.
John
1. EP-1
2. 5D
3. RD-1 off course
I don't know about the 5D shot. Sometimes a shot just doesn't work, I suppose. I have shot some weddings with the 5D where it has been fantastic.
John
Kevin
Rainbow Bridge
It's a no brainer !
From top to bottom: E-P1, 5D, R-D1
From top to bottom: E-P1, 5D, R-D1
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
These comparisons are fun, but so much is dependent on the person doing the post processing, and the limitation of low res jpegs, that they don't mean much to me. Have you printed any of these? How do the prints compare?
Kevin
Rainbow Bridge
Anyone who has used a full-frame camera with a 35mm lens for long periods of time should immediately identify image #2 as being a picture taken with that combo.
You didn't shoot that wide open, however. My guess is somewhere between f/5.6 and f/8.0
You didn't shoot that wide open, however. My guess is somewhere between f/5.6 and f/8.0
Johnmcd
Well-known
These comparisons are fun, but so much is dependent on the person doing the post processing, and the limitation of low res jpegs, that they don't mean much to me. Have you printed any of these? How do the prints compare?
Hi PW,
You're dead right. I haven't printed any of them but the for whatever reason the R-D1 does have a unique colour and under my particular workflow they seem to 'pop' more than my other cameras. That is off course, just as they appear on the screen.
Let's just say everyone got the R-D1 right
John
Johnmcd
Well-known
Anyone who has used a full-frame camera with a 35mm lens for long periods of time should immediately identify image #2 as being a picture taken with that combo.
You didn't shoot that wide open, however. My guess is somewhere between f/5.6 and f/8.0
Bingo! 35mm 1/250 @ f/6.3
edwin_sn
Member
i have the same set up now... RD1 and vc 40/1.4 ... i am new to RF cameras coz i have been an sLr user for about 25 years now... i wish my results will be the same soon while i practice using this cam 
fotomeow
name under my name
I agree with what has been said about the skin tones and colors rendered with the RD1.
Here is a shot that comes to mind, nothing spectacular, but I like how the overall colors turned out, shot with a Biogon 28/2.8 = 42mm:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=128523
Here is a shot that comes to mind, nothing spectacular, but I like how the overall colors turned out, shot with a Biogon 28/2.8 = 42mm:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=128523
Johnmcd
Well-known
I agree with what has been said about the skin tones and colors rendered with the RD1.
Here is a shot that comes to mind, nothing spectacular, but I like how the overall colors turned out, shot with a Biogon 28/2.8 = 42mm:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=128523
Nice shot. It has that 'something' about it.
Johnmcd
Well-known
i have the same set up now... RD1 and vc 40/1.4 ... i am new to RF cameras coz i have been an sLr user for about 25 years now... i wish my results will be the same soon while i practice using this cam![]()
Good luck and happy shooting
Out to Lunch
Ventor
nice pics
nice pics
Very nice pics. Also I am very impressed with the Epson rd-1/CV lenses. Not surprised that it appears the Epson supply on ebay has dried up...
nice pics
Very nice pics. Also I am very impressed with the Epson rd-1/CV lenses. Not surprised that it appears the Epson supply on ebay has dried up...
edwin_sn
Member
what aperture were you using with these?
My mum's 70th birthday dinner today. I had on hand,
5D with 17-35 2.8 L (loaner)
EP-1 with standard zoom
and the R-D1 with the cv 40/1.4
All great cameras but the best shots by far were taken by the R-D1. I should have known
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Cheers - John
Johnmcd
Well-known
what aperture were you using with these?
F2 - 2.8 from memory.
Cheers - John
Haigh
Gary Haigh
These are beautiful shots; lots of human warmth expressed through your skills.
mani
Well-known
I've actually been half-considering selling my RD1s (to get a Coolscan) since I use my M8 so much more these days. The fact that I could instantly see that shot #3 in your comparison was the Epson, and how lovely all these skin-tones are, reminded me why I would bitterly regret losing it.
You brought all that gear to a birthday party? The Epson seems like an incredible camera. What is the largest you can print with that camera?
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kshapero
South Florida Man
The R-D1 has the skin tone down just right. A great ad for the lonely R-D1.I like a challenge:
Shot 1 .... the 5D
Shot 2 ... the EP-1
Shot 3 ... the Epson
???
NickTrop
Veteran
Great shots, very "film like". Could it be what is noticed about the Epson has less to do with the camera itself than the glass that's usually slapped on it?
Johnmcd
Well-known
You brought all that gear to a birthday party? The Epson seems like an incredible camera. What is the largest you can print with that camera?
Sounds like a lot. But I had the 5D on loan and used it for the family group shot. The R-D1 and EP-1 are always in the camera bag
Largest print? Depends I suppose. A3?
Cheers - John
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