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[monkeypainter]

Hi, just got my used R-D1s...

I'm still not sure if I've done the right thing... I find R-D1s's electronic a bit outdated, and it is discontinued (I wonder how long there will be spares and service...)

But I had no choice... I wanted a digital rangefinder; Leicas are beyond my reach and R-D2 is still a dream (isn't it?)

Hope I do not regret!


Greetings!

 

[Dicken]

I think EPSON maybe discontinue any project about digital RF,

but it's still a business.... so... who knows ? one day, maybe we can see CANON FF digital RF 🙂

 

[Steve Litt]

Hi Congrats on the RD-1s.I have had my RD-1 about a year and a half and have had nothing to worry about-no faults.So just enjoy that camera and the great images its capable of.

Regards
Steve

 

[Gid]

Congratulations. I've had my RD1 for almost three years and it has been great. I'm sure you won't regret it.

 

[Jim Watts]

If your in the states there are alternatives to Epson repair. See Rich Culters FAQ site: http://www.richcutler.co.uk/r-d1/r-d1_14.htm

I worry about Epson's lack of backup as well, but like Gid mines almost 3 years old and been problem free.

I did though have another hands on with an M8 yesterday and it is tempting (only as an R-D1 backup 😉 ) before the October price increase!

 

[victoriapio]

Hi, just got my used R-D1s...

I'm still not sure if I've done the right thing... I find R-D1s's electronic a bit outdated, and it is discontinued (I wonder how long there will be spares and service...)

But I had no choice... I wanted a digital rangefinder; Leicas are beyond my reach and R-D2 is still a dream (isn't it?)

Hope I do not regret!


Greetings!

Had mine about three weeks and believe me, once you get your workflow down, it can produce wonderful images. I wouldn't worry too much about the camera itself, if you use it, it will probably stay "healthy".

If you are interested, my Web site gallery "R-D1s" has some images from my few weeks with the camera with a 2.0/50mm summicron, 4.5/15mm Heliar and the 2.8/21mm Biogon, plus some high ISO samples. Click here for the R-D1s gallery.

O.C.

 

[Burkey]

I'll say it too; Congratulations. The RD-1 for me makes the best images I think I've ever had. I get a little nervious about repairs too. (One of my bookmarks is Steve's Camera Service Center should I ever need their expertise) Look around on the Digital Rangefinders gallery. I think you'll find some great images done with the RD-1.

 

[monkeypainter]

Thanx guys!

I'm enjoying my new toy very much!

This is a test shot I made when reading the manual...

I'll cross my fingers and hope my D-R1 stays healthy until the day I win a Leica in some Poker game...😛

 

[Gid]

Thanx guys!

I'm enjoying my new toy very much!

This is a test shot I made when reading the manual...

I'll cross my fingers and hope my D-R1 stays healthy until the day I win a Leica in some Poker game...😛

Hey, your legs are the wrong way round 😱 Also if you're going to shave your legs its better to do both 😀

Don't worry about winning a Leica - the RD1 is just fine.

 

[monkeypainter]

Hey, your legs are the wrong way round 😱 Also if you're going to shave your legs its better to do both 😀

Yes it's very hard to find shoes that fit my wrong-side feet.

 

[georgef]

Yes it's very hard to find shoes that fit my wrong-side feet.

..and thank god for the EPSONs crop factor! 😀 😀