zuikologist
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Whilst not wishing to side track this discussion (once again!) it seems that the pros that have posted here can afford (in $'000's prices) but cannot afford to be without (in performance, reliability, client expectations) digital slrs. For them, the downside of reduced portability and inconspicuous use of a rangefinder is of secondary importance.
As has been said elsewhere on this forum, for us amateurs/mortals, the first important point is to have a camera with you at almost all times. Digital slrs and even the RD-1 cannot fulfil this function as well as a small, light rangefinder. They are just not pocketable. Any amount of image quality is of no use if your camera is not with you.
You should also not be fearful of going into certain areas for the right shots. Carrying several thousand dollars of equipment would make me somewhat fearful in certain situations. Even an old but valuable Leica does not look valuable to most ordinary folks and does not get a second glance, which should also make street/candid photography easier.
The RD-1 is a step in the right direction. Perhaps higher end digital p&s equipment is the true street tool of the future, but until the performance and user interface is improved, I'll stick to a Canon ql17, Oly 35SP, Vivitar 35ES ....
As has been said elsewhere on this forum, for us amateurs/mortals, the first important point is to have a camera with you at almost all times. Digital slrs and even the RD-1 cannot fulfil this function as well as a small, light rangefinder. They are just not pocketable. Any amount of image quality is of no use if your camera is not with you.
You should also not be fearful of going into certain areas for the right shots. Carrying several thousand dollars of equipment would make me somewhat fearful in certain situations. Even an old but valuable Leica does not look valuable to most ordinary folks and does not get a second glance, which should also make street/candid photography easier.
The RD-1 is a step in the right direction. Perhaps higher end digital p&s equipment is the true street tool of the future, but until the performance and user interface is improved, I'll stick to a Canon ql17, Oly 35SP, Vivitar 35ES ....