RD1 or Fuji

[Darthfeeble]

The X100 is an incredibly versatile tool, low light, bright light, indoors, on and on. That said, I would give it up before the Epson. I think the simplicity and old school charm of the Epson is addictive. I've had three, only because I regretted selling the first two. Still, for shear workability, the Fuji is hands down the better choice.

 

[Gid]

Tried the RD1x I used to own with a 40 cron, no sharpening, in-camera B&W , all at ISO 1600. Raining all day nothing much here just testing the camera.

A great advertisement for the R-D1 (and 40 summicron).

 

[gilpen123]

This is also my 3rd RD1 it's just amazing how this camera performs. If only Epson-Cosina continued to develop their RD1, the red dot will have a formidable competitor 🙂.

The X100 is an incredibly versatile tool, low light, bright light, indoors, on and on. That said, I would give it up before the Epson. I think the simplicity and old school charm of the Epson is addictive. I've had three, only because I regretted selling the first two. Still, for shear workability, the Fuji is hands down the better choice.

 

[gilpen123]

Thanks Gid it's my 1st time to use a 40 cron with the RD1, didn't realise it is a a good match though the FL is a bit limiting.

 

[Johann Espiritu]

Congrats on getting an RD1 back! (And I noticed you're in Manila too! Mabuhay, kapatid!)

As state above, the question (now moot) is really one of shooting experience. There is a joy in using a true rangefinder, and the added joy in the manual shutter cocking in the RD1. This, for me, is beyond any technical merit of the camera's sensor, because if that was the case, then we would simply buy cameras based on their DXO scores! ;-)

Enjoy your re-acquisition!

 

[gilpen123]

Actually I'm still testing if it will still work for me Johan. I've not committed to purchase yet from my friend who now owns this wonderful camera.

 

[Johann Espiritu]

I think it's s testament to the RD1 that it is still talked about and somewhat actively pursued 12 years after its introduction. I don't think any other digital camera (so far) has come close to this status. I regret not keeping the one I had longer.

Enjoy your testing!

 

[gilpen123]

Thanks Johan

 

[jaapv]

I think it's s testament to the RD1 that it is still talked about and somewhat actively pursued 12 years after its introduction. I don't think any other digital camera (so far) has come close to this status. I regret not keeping the one I had longer.

Enjoy your testing!

Digilux2 (2004) DMR (2005)

 

[gns]

The Rd1 was a little quirky with its retro needle indicators and silly "Winder" lever. The fold-in lcd was a great idea. And the beautiful 1:1 viewfinder was fantastic. I'd kind of like to have mine back along with the canon 28/2.8. That camera was made for a 28.

 

[kuvvy]

I did manage to get another RD1 in great condition from Matsuiyastore. I've add the CV 28/2 Ultron, a lens I had before. Also got a chrome J8 I can use.

 

[rbelyell]

congrats, i hope you love it. i think you will be pleasantly surprised at the results achievable by this camera. you will have to stop down that cv lens a bit to get the best out of it. also, the metering tends to be off because i understand it reads out of the bottom left of the frame for some reason. i set mine to overexpose about 2/3 stop and that works pretty well.