R-1D(s) in Belgium ?

[PeterL]

Hi,

I'm contemplating my move to digital. I don't want to buy an M8 because I think I'd be afraid to use it. So I was considering a small sensor camera, like the Ricohs, because they are pocketable, cheap and very good in manual use. But now I notice that a second hand R-1D(s) is just over €1000 on eBay ! That sounds like a price I don't mind paying for a digital rangefinder. But before spending the cash, I'd like to try it out and handle it for a bit. Does anybody in Belgium or nearby have one ? Can we meet up ?

I don't read PM here too much, but I'll check this thread from time to time.

Thanks !



Peter.

 

[volvohagi]

i notice the second hand R-1D is €1000-1150 in china , cheaper than rd1s

the one in excellent situation and upgrade the last firmware ,is often 1150

 

[PeterL]

Hi Volvohagi,

Yeah, I noticed the R-D1s is quite a bit more expensive. I'll go for an R-D1 that's reflashed or reflash it myself.

Still looking for somebody in the neighbourhood of Belgium that wants to show off his R-1D(s) 🙂



Peter.

 

[mn4367]

Hi Volvohagi,

Yeah, I noticed the R-D1s is quite a bit more expensive. I'll go for an R-D1 that's reflashed or reflash it myself.

Still looking for somebody in the neighbourhood of Belgium that wants to show off his R-1D(s) 🙂



Peter.

If you don't mind a trip to the area near of Bochum or Dortmund in Germany, no problem, PM me.

 

[photorat]

It's a great camera, Peter. You'll love it. Try and get one for under €1000, though. The sensor is massively outdated after all and with limited support now available you should count on the possibility of servicing costs (RF alignment sounds common although I've never had a problem with mine).

PM me your phone number/e-mail and I'll try and let you know next time I'm in Leuven.

Cheers,

Jeremy

 

[Squonk]

Peter,

if you're still contemplating an R-D1 (although I've seen in other threads that an M8 is a possible temptation as well😉) I just got one from Germany via eBay for €1100. It arrived today and it feels great.

Anyway, digital or film RF, it may be fun to meet up in Leuven or Brussels one day to share experiences...

Marc.

 

[xpress_on]

I'm living in Brussels and just bought on RD1 from ebay UK, I hope to received the camera before the end of this week. It would be a very good idea to meet to take some pictures.

Just tell me when.

Best Regards

Nuno Cruz

 

[adji_jo]

It would be a very good idea to meet to take some pictures.

I don't have any digital RF but I do live in Brussels. would be nice to meet fellow RFists. let me know. thanks

Adji

 

[Squonk]

It might indeed be a good idea to try and set up a Brussels RFF meeting. I'd certainly be interested (although with 2 little boys my spare time is somewhat compromised recently😉). Anyone care to take on the organisation?

 

[Michiel Fokkema]

If you guys don't mind somebody from Holland I'd like to attend also please.
At this moent I've borrowed a R-d1 and trying it out.
It is very nice but also a bit outdated and not supported. If I save a bit more money and wait maybe another 6 months. Prices might have dropped a bit more on the used M8 and I'll be able to buy ones of these.
But I do like the R-d1 also and I can buy it now. Hard decision, I'm not sure yet.


Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

 

[cam]

this is very belated, but i'll be back in Paris at the beginning of next week and would love to join in as well (R-D1 user)!

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Grrr. I was bidding on an R-D1 being offered on Ebay by someone in Belgium.
2 days before the auction ends, it gets pulled....

Dangit. I was winning too. 🙁

Someone else have one on offer in Western Europe?

 

[MartinP]

An informal Brussels meet-up sounds good. I live a few hours away in Nederland (but am English). I'm not using a digital r/f though !

Antwerp is sort of between NL and BE, and has a big photographic museum . . . ?

All ideas welcome....

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Heck I'd be interested too for a meet-up, though I don't have a digital RF either.
Antwerp is only about an hour away for me, Brussels 1.5 to 2 hours.