SteveRD1
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Many in low light, slow shutter speeds and higher ISO. Just posted them:
http://www.pbase.com/videoman/more_epson_rd1_shots
http://www.pbase.com/videoman/more_epson_rd1_shots
sgy1962
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I like the B&W imaging on this camera. The picture quality is very good.
A rangefinder should be very easy to focus. I wonder if you are experiencing the limits of the short rangefinder base? That is one of the reasons I have not gone for this camera.....although I've been very tempted.
Nice pictures.
A rangefinder should be very easy to focus. I wonder if you are experiencing the limits of the short rangefinder base? That is one of the reasons I have not gone for this camera.....although I've been very tempted.
Nice pictures.
S
Sean Reid
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The baselength is just fine for lenses up to a 50/1.4. Very often, the main issue is becoming experienced with rangefinders so that the process of focusing becomes easier (as Steve mentions).
Steve,
I enjoyed the pictures. That's a marvelous lens, isn't it?
Cheers,
Sean
Steve,
I enjoyed the pictures. That's a marvelous lens, isn't it?
Cheers,
Sean
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Chuck A
Chuck A
It does look like an marvelous lens. Not overly contrasty with wonderful color. I am also impressed with the B&W conversion of this camera.
Steve, why do you think that you are having trouble focusing? Is it this camera or just rangefinders in general? I am just curious. 25 in focus shots out of 160 might be a problem with you RF. I have not seen this camera but have used Leicas and some fixed lens rangefinders. Focusing is pretty straightforward.
Nice set of photos.
Steve, why do you think that you are having trouble focusing? Is it this camera or just rangefinders in general? I am just curious. 25 in focus shots out of 160 might be a problem with you RF. I have not seen this camera but have used Leicas and some fixed lens rangefinders. Focusing is pretty straightforward.
Nice set of photos.
SteveRD1
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Well, thanks for the comments! As far as focus goes, I realized that most of these shots were shot at low shutter speeds, so it may have just been hand shake. Some situations, mainly in dimmer rooms I have a hard time seeing the RF patch and matching it up. I dont think its a problem with my camera becuase many shots are dead on. Has to be user error.
I found a few more shots and added them a few minutes ago. Also, I have NEVER used a rangefinder and though its simple, I was still used to the DSLR auto focus. Im still loving the camera. The B&W is great, as is the RAW plug in for PS. I tested PS CS (1) and the EPson plug in and prefer the Epson plug in by far.
I love the lens and for the price its an awesome deal. Im just trying to figure out which lens to get next. The Zeiss 50 f2 or Leica Summicron 50 f2. Also thinking of getting the 28-35-50 f4. Anyone use that lens? Seems like it could be a great all in one lens.
Steve
I found a few more shots and added them a few minutes ago. Also, I have NEVER used a rangefinder and though its simple, I was still used to the DSLR auto focus. Im still loving the camera. The B&W is great, as is the RAW plug in for PS. I tested PS CS (1) and the EPson plug in and prefer the Epson plug in by far.
I love the lens and for the price its an awesome deal. Im just trying to figure out which lens to get next. The Zeiss 50 f2 or Leica Summicron 50 f2. Also thinking of getting the 28-35-50 f4. Anyone use that lens? Seems like it could be a great all in one lens.
Steve
dmihajlo
Member
Steve,
the Tri-Elmar is a great choice. Of course you will need a true wide angle lens (like the CV 12mm) and a 90mm lens to complete the set, but for most situations the Tri-Elmar is the right lens to have on your RD-1.
I've been on a ten week long journey this spring (Seoul, New Zealand, Buenos Aires), and had the Tri-Elmar in my bag, together with a CV 12mm, a Leica 24mm asph. and a CV 90mm APO.
I took approx. 80% of the hundrets of photos with the Tri-Elmar.
The pros:
- It is really a top class performer, and very very convenient...
- Never mind the f4 max. aperture, you will have enough light in most situations, unless you somehow get your RD-1 to deliver photos at ISO 50 or 100...
Even for portraits, f4 is not too bad, as you can really use the full aperture without a loss of quality.
- The Tri-Elmar produces NO noticeable vignetting or aberrations in your RD-1 shots, and it is very sharp, down to the very last pixel in the corner, even at f4. And: hardly any flares... (ok, I'm using the $1xx lens hood...)
- Compared to the 28mm at f4, the photos of my 24mm asph taken at f2.8 are quite soft, show some vignetting and do show yellow-blue aberration towards the corners (which is amazing for such an expensive lens of that focal length...), together with some (minimal) red-green aberration due to the rear element being much closer to the sensor than the rear element of the Tri-Elmar. The worst of all: the M 24mm asph is a real flare queen...
The cons:
- the Tri-Elmar is quite heavy and bulky. Wearing your RD-1&Tri-Elmar around your neck all day long will make you long for a massage&spa in the evening.
- well, I did not have the money for the massage&spa that night (for me AND my lady), because of that most expensive lens shade I've ever bought :bang: ...
Best
Dragan
the Tri-Elmar is a great choice. Of course you will need a true wide angle lens (like the CV 12mm) and a 90mm lens to complete the set, but for most situations the Tri-Elmar is the right lens to have on your RD-1.
I've been on a ten week long journey this spring (Seoul, New Zealand, Buenos Aires), and had the Tri-Elmar in my bag, together with a CV 12mm, a Leica 24mm asph. and a CV 90mm APO.
I took approx. 80% of the hundrets of photos with the Tri-Elmar.
The pros:
- It is really a top class performer, and very very convenient...
- Never mind the f4 max. aperture, you will have enough light in most situations, unless you somehow get your RD-1 to deliver photos at ISO 50 or 100...
Even for portraits, f4 is not too bad, as you can really use the full aperture without a loss of quality.- The Tri-Elmar produces NO noticeable vignetting or aberrations in your RD-1 shots, and it is very sharp, down to the very last pixel in the corner, even at f4. And: hardly any flares... (ok, I'm using the $1xx lens hood...)
- Compared to the 28mm at f4, the photos of my 24mm asph taken at f2.8 are quite soft, show some vignetting and do show yellow-blue aberration towards the corners (which is amazing for such an expensive lens of that focal length...), together with some (minimal) red-green aberration due to the rear element being much closer to the sensor than the rear element of the Tri-Elmar. The worst of all: the M 24mm asph is a real flare queen...
The cons:
- the Tri-Elmar is quite heavy and bulky. Wearing your RD-1&Tri-Elmar around your neck all day long will make you long for a massage&spa in the evening.
- well, I did not have the money for the massage&spa that night (for me AND my lady), because of that most expensive lens shade I've ever bought :bang: ...
Best
Dragan
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David Kieltyka
Clicking away feverishly
Steve, I think you'd be happy with either the 50mm Summicron or Planar. I own the Zeiss and a friend owns the Leica. (I also own an older Dual-range Summicron but it's on loan to another friend.) We both think each is a great lens. My friend actually favors the Zeiss more than I do...I think it's a complete toss-up between the two on the R-D1 while he loves the Zeiss' color rendition with Velvia slide film.
-Dave-
-Dave-