Is my R-D1 broken?

[LWR]

I've recently started shooting with a 50mm Cron and I'm relatively new to RF photography.

I've noticed that when I move the focus barrel on the lens, the framing lines move a fair amount also, to the extent that the focus patch may not be in the centre of the frame any longer. The movement is always consistent with the focussing - e.g. if I focus at 11ft, the framelines are always in the same place.

Also happens on my 35mm CV 1.2 Nokton, but is less obvious due to the wider frame.

So, is this a feature of RF cameras that I've only just noticed on my R-D1? Or has my R-D1 moved out of spec?

Thanks,

LWR

 

[andrewch]

I've recently started shooting with a 50mm Cron and I'm relatively new to RF photography.

I've noticed that when I move the focus barrel on the lens, the framing lines move a fair amount also, to the extent that the focus patch may not be in the centre of the frame any longer. The movement is always consistent with the focussing - e.g. if I focus at 11ft, the framelines are always in the same place.

Also happens on my 35mm CV 1.2 Nokton, but is less obvious due to the wider frame.

So, is this a feature of RF cameras that I've only just noticed on my R-D1? Or has my R-D1 moved out of spec?

Thanks,

LWR

This is a feature of rangefinder cameras that compensate for parallax error. If your pictures turn out okay, there shouldn't be any problem.

 

[jfbell20]

It is an advanced feature of some rangefinder cameras. It is called automatic parallex correction. It is necessary because the angle between the lens object and viewfinder increases as the object is moved closer. Suppose you were looking at a toddler. When the child is standing across the street you don't have to look down but you do when the child is standing at your feet.

 

[LWR]

Thanks... pleased that my R-D1 is OK... embarassed that I've shown myself to be a noob!

 

[sevres_babylone]

I have a related question? For accuracy in composition, is it better to focus and then move to centre one's eye over the eye-patch, or centre one's eye over what one thinks is the mid-point between the framelines? I am a glasses wearer, and do have problems with composing from time to time.

 

[andrewch]

I have a related question? For accuracy in composition, is it better to focus and then move to centre one's eye over the eye-patch, or centre one's eye over what one thinks is the mid-point between the framelines? I am a glasses wearer, and do have problems with composing from time to time.

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Don't worry too much about it. Comparing with SLR, the framelines are pretty inaccurate anyway. The framelines in R-D1 are even more so than those in Leica M, and usually includes much more than you see in the framelines.