Is it worth buying a used R-d1?

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This could be a bit silly question but I just wanna get some advise.
Is it worth buying a R-D1 which have been used for about 3 years and the condition very well taken care, with no problem and firmware upgraded.

Can a used R-D1 be easily found in ebay? and approximately what's a used price will be?

What I am afraid is after years of using, will problems appear especially for digital camera?

Please, someone convince me on this as I am confirming a used unit which I have been looking for some time and honestly i couldn't afford a new one at the moment.

Please advise what to check when inspecting the camera.

Thanks in advance
 
I had two R-D1 already. Both were used. No problem. Excellent cameras. The rangefinder is a little fragile, but excellent camera anyways. You don't shoot with these cameras like when you are using a Canon Mark II in auto mode for sports! The shutter will last for many years, I guess. So fat, no problem with this lovelly camera! Buy one! I might sell you mine and found another one!
 
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i had the same interest and concerns about this question, but i went ahead and bought one, used, and am happy i did.
 
How much is the used camera you are thinking to buy? All the examples I found before I got my new R-D1s never went for less than 17000-1850dlls so I save a little more and buy new. You will be very happy with the camera, I love mine specially at iso 1600 🙂
 
Buy one from someone you know or from a reputable dealer/private seller, and you should be okay. They usually fall in between 1700 - 1850 used. I absolutely adore my R-D1. I've shot with both it and an M8, and I like the way the R-D1 shoots better. I just wish it had an updated chip to compete with the M8. Not to say the chip is bad, though, it's very good, especially for the age of the design. I think it has the same chip as the Nikon D70.

I will never part with my R-D1... Unless Epson comes out with the R-D2 (like that's going to happen).
 
How much is the used camera you are thinking to buy? All the examples I found before I got my new R-D1s never went for less than 17000-1850dlls so I save a little more and buy new. You will be very happy with the camera, I love mine specially at iso 1600 🙂

Thanks for the advise.

Finally, I have just got it yesterday.
Looks & feels good, and it was in good condition.
Have yet to try it out, will do it tis weekend.

BTW any advise on the Film settings? I am kind of curious on that part.
Is that settings be able to tune it into the feel of manual film kind of look?
 
Buy one from someone you know or from a reputable dealer/private seller, and you should be okay. They usually fall in between 1700 - 1850 used. I absolutely adore my R-D1. I've shot with both it and an M8, and I like the way the R-D1 shoots better. I just wish it had an updated chip to compete with the M8. Not to say the chip is bad, though, it's very good, especially for the age of the design. I think it has the same chip as the Nikon D70.

I will never part with my R-D1... Unless Epson comes out with the R-D2 (like that's going to happen).

Thanks for the advise.

I finally go it from someone who have upgraded to M8 which I couldn't afford yet.
And the seller is a great guy which provide me with lots of info too.
Guess I will stick to the R-D1 for awhile 1st.
 
Hello hon, how has been your experience so far? My best advice if you are looking like many of us some kind of analogue look in your files is to shoot RAW, go without hesitation through all the ISO settings and enjoy the ride 🙂
 
Hello hon, how has been your experience so far? My best advice if you are looking like many of us some kind of analogue look in your files is to shoot RAW, go without hesitation through all the ISO settings and enjoy the ride 🙂

Hi, I am still playing around with it, as for now I am using a classic Heliar 50mm f2, results are pleasing as i always like the rangefinder feel & look.

Now looking forward to see if I should get a 35 or 28mm.

whats ur advise?

thx
 
Photos form a R-d1 with a CV Ultron 35/1.7:
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From an R-d1 with CV Heliar 50/2:
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hahaha!~
if only the RD-1 produced images that looked like they were from that era, too! unlike other comments i've seen, i don't find it very film-like. but it is fun to use. i don't know much about cars (old or new): was the studebaker fun to drive?
 
I wish I could show you some examples from the 35mm 1.2 I bought last month on ebay, unfortunately I am in the middle of a dispute because of a "never get item" matter... so, I hope I will get my lens some day to let you know my findings.

In the meantime these are some examples with my 35mm f2.5 PII...
 

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And these are from more a year ago with the CV 35mm f1.7 that sold along with my first R-D1. it is hard to judge vs my 35mm 2.5 shots because these have completely different shooting and post processing parameters, -now I usually work with higher isos- but I can tell the 35mm 1.7 shows a lot less contrast, and also is faster so I guess all depends in your personal taste...

Cheers,
Ricardo
 

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And these are from more a year ago with the CV 35mm f1.7 that sold along with my first R-D1. it is hard to judge vs my 35mm 2.5 shots because these have completely different shooting and post processing parameters, -now I usually work with higher isos- but I can tell the 35mm 1.7 shows a lot less contrast, and also is faster so I guess all depends in your personal taste...

Cheers,
Ricardo

nice comparison.
 
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