Would you replace RD1 with Leica M M?

[ShinX414]

if you really need a frull frame go for the M9. If you still have fun with the R-d1 stay with it.

 

[sandrini]

If money is no issue i would go with the leica.

On the other hand I have seen people around saving money since years for their first LEICA - and than - they were scared to take the Leica on vacations etc. (Quote: "what happens if something will break - no I will leave the Leica at home....").
So they were scared walking with $ 8k on their neck - they were scared about any scratch.
They put funny LCD protections on their LCD , on the buttom plate they still got the foil protection - just in case they will sell it next year...

Sure the above is extreme and not anyone will handle his leica like this I think. But you will do, im quite sure, if you dont have the money to own a leica 😀

I am not a professional photographer, and this is just a hobby I have and love, so basically I for myself decided to stay with the RD-1 because i dont want to get back into the "loop" of getting every new year a new Leica model M9 -> Mx -> Mxx -> Mxx etc.

So If you can afford a Leica + Leica lens, go for it. Im quite sure it can be a lot of fun.
Just be prepared ..the next better Leica will come soon...

I can afford one , but I dont need one. My RD-1 is doing her Job since many years without any bigger issues.

 

[djcphoto]

Wait for the full frame Sony NEX.

 

[sandrini]

@djcphoto
That was not the question i think. Btw i didnt know that the ff NEX will be a rangefinder....

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

If money were not an issue, I'd get both.

 

[paradoxbox]

NEX is not a rangefinder

 

[Doug]

A painful situation, as I'm not shooting B&W these days. Make it the new M typ 240 instead of the MM and I'd jump on it in an instant.

 

[aldobonnard]

Firstly, I much prefer the B&W photos generated by the Epson R-D1 to the M8/M9's (which look immediately and overly "digital", unlike the R-D1 images).
Therefore, No, I would not swap the R-D1 against a MM.
The MM is a fantastic camera, yes, but I don't need one - what for ? no GAS for me -

 

[indianavince]

I sold my replacement RD-1 three or four years ago as a "new mint" (replaced because of LCD fail)
I miss the camera, it did do a good job. THe B+W photos of the surgeons in this link were made by it and a Canon 1.4
http://vincentseye.com/job/folio/

 

[tomasis]

in a heartbeat. though i will miss VF 1.0x

MM with M240 body is much more appealing. Double battery, silent etc.

 

[lowep]

why not keep the R-D1 and donate $5000 to your favorite charity?