RD-1 + 35 lux Asph

[Innerimager]

This completes my trilogy 28 elmarit Asph, 35 lux Asph, 50 noctilux. The RD-1 is flat out my favorite camera. I'm sending an unopened M8 back, in small part because of the M8 issues, and in large part because I love the RD-1 so much. Especially important for me is not having to think about the camera, just the pictures. I turn the LCD around, and I find the Raw images, at least processed with SilkyPix need almost no post processing. It must be something like shooting film, which I never got to do!! I think a good deal of time with this camera, and these unbelievable lenses, will help my photography a lot. best...Peter

 

[JonasYip]

The RD-1 is one of my favorite cameras, too, despite its quirks. I love the folding LCD, and the overall ergonomics. I primarily use it with the 28 'cron, 35 'lux ASPH, and 50 'lux, all of which combined probably take up less room than my DSLR with one lens...

j

 

[Trius]

Geeze, Peter ... every time I look at your examples I have to reach for the Rolaids or Tums. I was looking for banding, green blobs and purplish blacks; just couldn't find any.

 

[Terao]

Wow, a black rose 😀

Seriously though, have to agree. Have just got the 50mm Nokton (I don't have the money to do Leica I'm afraid) and I'm amazed by the quality. Plus its such a joy to use after years of floppy modern SLR lenses

 

[saxshooter]

That proven Sony-made CCD (same as Nikon D100) with the firmware update in mapping out the bad pixels, Adobe RGB... add that to great Leica/Voigtlander lenses and what is relatively a "moderate" price, it is very very good.

As has been discussed in the past, it is a shame that the camera is not supported very well by Epson (and not a good thing since it does break down, I am on my second), I will buy Leica's offering once my RD-1 ceases to function.

Given recent discussions, I would not sell my RD-1 for an M8.

 

[rami G]

nice picture... Actually, the 35 lux asph is my favorite on the R-D

Saxshooter, I wouldn't sell my R-D1 even whithout recent discussion. I always used 2 Leica film bodies, I will use it along with the M8 once all troubles are settled. I am planning to sell my 5D but there is nothing I dislike about the R-D1 so there is no reason in the world I will sell it. I sold once a camera I liked, the Kodak slr/c for the 5D and I never stopped regretting it...

 

[Innerimager]

thanks guys. If anything I could see getting a 2nd RD-1 while they are still around...Peter