pthurst
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Does anyone know of the best deals for this camera or even better, if there's one going second hand? I can see one on ebay but the price seems steep at £1000.
Jim Watts
Still trying to See.
Paul,
Just under £1,000 seems to be the U.K. secondhand dealer price for one at the moment. My friend brought a mint one from Aperture in London for £900 a couple of months back and they sold another a couple of weeks ago for £950. Fffordes also had one for about this price a few weeks back, but I can't see it on thier site today.
Jacobs in New Oxford Street had one a couple of weeks ago as well I didn't see a price, but it didn't look mint. May be worth giving them a ring.
Just under £1,000 seems to be the U.K. secondhand dealer price for one at the moment. My friend brought a mint one from Aperture in London for £900 a couple of months back and they sold another a couple of weeks ago for £950. Fffordes also had one for about this price a few weeks back, but I can't see it on thier site today.
Jacobs in New Oxford Street had one a couple of weeks ago as well I didn't see a price, but it didn't look mint. May be worth giving them a ring.
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pthurst
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Thanks Jim, I managed to bag an R-D1S for £850 from London Camera Exchange which also included a Mem card and extra battery so I'm quite happy!
There also seems to be one on ebay at the mo for about £700 from Singapore for anyone else who fancies a dabble
Paul
There also seems to be one on ebay at the mo for about £700 from Singapore for anyone else who fancies a dabble
Paul
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
They're pretty rare on ebay that's for sure, though I have seen them go for between £750-£850
Keep an eye on international sellers - remember the pound is pretty strong at the moment.
The R-D1 is a camera I really fancy but can't afford it without selling some of my other gear, and since I've never even seen an R-D1 in the flesh I think I'd be pretty rash to do that.
I notice you're in Greater Manchester Are there any more RFFers in the area? I'd love to meet up and have a natter sometime. Especially if there's an R-D1 for me to drool over!
Bob.
Keep an eye on international sellers - remember the pound is pretty strong at the moment.
The R-D1 is a camera I really fancy but can't afford it without selling some of my other gear, and since I've never even seen an R-D1 in the flesh I think I'd be pretty rash to do that.
I notice you're in Greater Manchester Are there any more RFFers in the area? I'd love to meet up and have a natter sometime. Especially if there's an R-D1 for me to drool over!
Bob.
pthurst
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Yes, that would fine! My mate (whom I hate with a passion) owns the M8 with just about every Leica lens ever made (including the f1 Noctilux) and then I currently shoot with the R3a but will be joining the digital club with the R -D1 from tomorrow.
I will post some pics and we can both mug my mate for his gear at some point too
I will post some pics and we can both mug my mate for his gear at some point too
Jerrold
Member
I bought the second one from Aperture, very happy with it.
The RD1S does sound like a good deal!
I lusted after one after I missed a bid on ebay on 31 Dec 06, it went for £566!!
There was one on ebay recently that started at £750 but didn't go...
The RD1S does sound like a good deal!
I lusted after one after I missed a bid on ebay on 31 Dec 06, it went for £566!!
There was one on ebay recently that started at £750 but didn't go...
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
pthurst said:Yes, that would fine! My mate (whom I hate with a passion) owns the M8 with just about every Leica lens ever made (including the f1 Noctilux) and then I currently shoot with the R3a but will be joining the digital club with the R -D1 from tomorrow.
I will post some pics and we can both mug my mate for his gear at some point too
I'm just outside of Rochdale, but central Manchester if fine for me to get to, plus a good venue for some street shots.
Let me know when's convenient. I'll bring some gaffer tape and a sack for your mate.
Bagsy first go on his M8!
Bob.
pthurst
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We've done a few photoshoots in Manchester so that sounds like a great idea. I'll keep you posted and we'll get something sorted.
Paul
Paul
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
Ace!
When we've got a date and time sorted, how about posting it up on an appropriate forum to see if there are any others interested?
Bob.
When we've got a date and time sorted, how about posting it up on an appropriate forum to see if there are any others interested?
Bob.
pthurst
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sounds like a good idea
pthurst
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Well I had chance to take out the R 1Ds this evening and use my 15mm Super Helios. Yes the vignetting certainly needs to be cancelled out with the software but I still love this lens, just like I did when it was on the Bessa.
Heres a shot from the 15mm
And heres one from the 50mm f1.5, I shot this wide open
This camera seriously tempts me to sell the Canon gear and save for the M8!
Heres a shot from the 15mm
And heres one from the 50mm f1.5, I shot this wide open
This camera seriously tempts me to sell the Canon gear and save for the M8!
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
Looking good!
Where was the field shot taken?
I keep wondering wheather to go the R D1 route. It would mean selling a lot of my existing gear, but then again I can't use all my cameras all the time can I?
Given that I'm also considering setting up a small darkroom at home I need to decide which way to go.
I find the cost of film a pain. As is waiting for the colour stuff to be developed.
The idea of a one off cost and very little running costs after that is very appealing.
As a new owner what are your feelings?
Where was the field shot taken?
I keep wondering wheather to go the R D1 route. It would mean selling a lot of my existing gear, but then again I can't use all my cameras all the time can I?
Given that I'm also considering setting up a small darkroom at home I need to decide which way to go.
I find the cost of film a pain. As is waiting for the colour stuff to be developed.
The idea of a one off cost and very little running costs after that is very appealing.
As a new owner what are your feelings?
foto_fool
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pthurst said:Thanks Jim, I managed to bag an R-D1S for £850 from London Camera Exchange which also included a Mem card and extra battery so I'm quite happy!
There also seems to be one on ebay at the mo for about £700 from Singapore for anyone else who fancies a dabble
Paul
These things are getting to be hard to come by! The only one I can find currently in the US is at KEH for $2,469 (£1,239 as of today). I managed to pick up the R-D1 from Singapore for $1,600 (£803). EMS tracking shows the box in transit - I should receive it early next week. It remains to be seen whether I got a good deal. I will post some sort of follow-up after I have shot a few frames. Wish me luck!
- John
pthurst
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I am absolutely delighted with it! I too will prob save for the M8 but in the meantime, this is a great camera and the quality of the pictures leaves me speechless...
I am exporting RAW pics from the included Espon software at 13.5 megapixels. Now I was very sceptical about any kind of interpolation, especially from a 6mp sensor but, I'll let you decide...
I am exporting RAW pics from the included Espon software at 13.5 megapixels. Now I was very sceptical about any kind of interpolation, especially from a 6mp sensor but, I'll let you decide...
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
There's no arguing with that quality Paul.
What lens did you have on?
What lens did you have on?