Cyrus
Dr
The question is simple: which one to chose in order to bring digital life to my M-lenses, and why? (M8 is out of question)
RD-1 or EP-1?
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ruby.monkey
Veteran
Which do you prefer, rangefinder or point'n'shoot?
thinkfloyd
Flippy Nose
1.5x or 2x crop? Viewfinder or none? Lots to consider actually which you prefer...
Colman
Established
Compromise on ease of use or compromise on sensor and support? (How well supported is an RD-1?)
.ken
I like pictures
wait for ep2?
triplefinger
Well-known
I sold my RD-1, cause I needed the dough and I like the autofocus on my Nikon D90.
I miss it.
the "crop factor" on the EP would be a deal breaker for me.
I loved the RD-1 with the cron40 and ZM25
Just my 2 cents.
I miss it.
the "crop factor" on the EP would be a deal breaker for me.
I loved the RD-1 with the cron40 and ZM25
Just my 2 cents.
hiromu
Established
If you shoot wide with M, then EP1 may not work for you... Or even R-D1 may not either with 1.5x crop factor...
Without knowing your needs, nobody can tell,,,
Without knowing your needs, nobody can tell,,,
pagpow
Well-known
So, there is a tradition to uphold here, no?
Answer is BOTH -- because they provide different experiences.😉
Answer is BOTH -- because they provide different experiences.😉
sebastel
coarse art umbrascriptor
these two are so different ...
i can only recommend both!
i can only recommend both!
bo_lorentzen
Established
if you already shoot M, then the RD1 might be the closes to that experience. 😀
Bo
Bo
Eric T
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There are far more differences between the two than just the absence of a viewfinder on the E-P1.
A host list of things on the E-P1 that the RD1 and M8 lack are:
1. Accepts autofocus FT and MFT lenses.
2. Adaptors are available for Nikkor, Canon FD, Canon EOS (minus aperture control), M mount, Pentacon Six mount, Mamiya mount - the list goes on and on.
3. Every lens mounted is stabilized because of the in-body image stabilization.
4. Sensor probably superior to that on the RD1, but not the M8.
There are other differences such as the silly art filters on the E-P1 but I don't see those contributing to the decision either way.
A host list of things on the E-P1 that the RD1 and M8 lack are:
1. Accepts autofocus FT and MFT lenses.
2. Adaptors are available for Nikkor, Canon FD, Canon EOS (minus aperture control), M mount, Pentacon Six mount, Mamiya mount - the list goes on and on.
3. Every lens mounted is stabilized because of the in-body image stabilization.
4. Sensor probably superior to that on the RD1, but not the M8.
There are other differences such as the silly art filters on the E-P1 but I don't see those contributing to the decision either way.
DNG
Film Friendly
I think the first question to be answered is...
1) What do you want 1st AF or MF? (of course, M lenses are MF, BUT, the EP-1 has AF available plus longer lenses and zooms)
2) Do you want the availability of longer lenses than 135mm?
3) If you already have a DSLR, The RD-1 may add to your available camera preferences when a DRF may be a benefit for the photo experience.
Personally, I'd go for the EP-1 with an M adapter and 50mm f/1.4 Voigtlander, and maybe a ZD 12-60 , ZD 50-200 lens with 4/3rds>m4/3rds adapter..If I had the money and no other camera, The 50mm becomes a Very Bright 100mm f/1.4...Nice portrait lens and low light lens for some indoor functions.
1) What do you want 1st AF or MF? (of course, M lenses are MF, BUT, the EP-1 has AF available plus longer lenses and zooms)
2) Do you want the availability of longer lenses than 135mm?
3) If you already have a DSLR, The RD-1 may add to your available camera preferences when a DRF may be a benefit for the photo experience.
Personally, I'd go for the EP-1 with an M adapter and 50mm f/1.4 Voigtlander, and maybe a ZD 12-60 , ZD 50-200 lens with 4/3rds>m4/3rds adapter..If I had the money and no other camera, The 50mm becomes a Very Bright 100mm f/1.4...Nice portrait lens and low light lens for some indoor functions.
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