flyalf
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After using M9 for a while I dare to compare it with the Epson RD-1.
Conclusion: I wish the inside of the RD-1 was crammed with Leica stuff at Leica quality level.
The RD-1 wins at all major points. The viewer is better. All knobs and buttons are better designed. In particular the +/- for AE, I really hate to try to guess this a the M9. Also RD-1 has a lock for AE. Not to mention analogue display of battery and remaining storage space. RD-1 has a lightning fast quick format, but alas not on dedicated button. One can with a glance see ISO and +/- as well as other critical information on the RD-1 as opposed to menus at M9.
The grip is superior on th RD-1 , at least with my hand.
Can the M9 beat the RD.1 on any points at all? Well, of course on resolution, USB connection and durability, but the latter remains to be seen. Oh, and perhaps a better solution for self-timer.
The M9 is a really great camera compared to DSLR's, its just that the RD-1 is a far superior design. Time for a RD-2 to show Leica how to design?
And yes, this is just my own subjective view on the two "best" digital around.
Conclusion: I wish the inside of the RD-1 was crammed with Leica stuff at Leica quality level.
The RD-1 wins at all major points. The viewer is better. All knobs and buttons are better designed. In particular the +/- for AE, I really hate to try to guess this a the M9. Also RD-1 has a lock for AE. Not to mention analogue display of battery and remaining storage space. RD-1 has a lightning fast quick format, but alas not on dedicated button. One can with a glance see ISO and +/- as well as other critical information on the RD-1 as opposed to menus at M9.
The grip is superior on th RD-1 , at least with my hand.
Can the M9 beat the RD.1 on any points at all? Well, of course on resolution, USB connection and durability, but the latter remains to be seen. Oh, and perhaps a better solution for self-timer.
The M9 is a really great camera compared to DSLR's, its just that the RD-1 is a far superior design. Time for a RD-2 to show Leica how to design?
And yes, this is just my own subjective view on the two "best" digital around.