Photoradar.com Updated: 2014-12-24 06:36:35
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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be, but that hasn't stopped several photographic manufacturers bringing various 'retro' models to the table that look as if they've been brought back from a bygone age.On most of these, the vintage styling has been large...
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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be, but that hasn't stopped several photographic manufacturers bringing various 'retro' models to the table that look as if they've been brought back from a bygone age.On most of these, the vintage styling has been large...
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techradar.com Updated: 2014-12-24 06:36:35
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Nostalgia isnt what it used to be, but that hasnt stopped several photographic manufacturers bringing various retro models to the table that look as if theyve been brought back from a bygone age.On most of these, the vintage styling has been large...
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EM lens mount, Retro charm...
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Inconsistent results, Awkward operation...
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Nostalgia isnt what it used to be, but that hasnt stopped several photographic manufacturers bringing various retro models to the table that look as if theyve been brought back from a bygone age.On most of these, the vintage styling has been large...
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The R-D1 provides plenty of camera cachet for any photographer thanks to its unique combination of old and modern and superb image quality.
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Epson’s R-D1 is a stunning world first for the company and provides of enticement for any photographer thanks to a unique combination of old and modern design, plus superb image quality. Its showy sophistication is...
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Excellent magnesium alloy build, good 6MP sensor, accepts Leica M and L-mount lenses (L-mount lenses via an adapter), RAW capture...
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Slow menu system, fully manual control may not be to everyone’s liking.
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Expensive? Yes, which means it DROPs a verdict star down to lack of value for money. Unique? Yes. But is it any good? No, it is simply superb. It is a great enthusiasts' camera, or the (almost) perfect professional’s back up instrument. Your only pro...
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Seiko Epson and Cosina Voigtlander jointly developed the Epson R-D1 digital rangefinder camera. To both companies, I say: congratulations. This is an exceptional little camera, one of the best and most enjoyable I have ever used. Just an hour into working...
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Here's the specification. It's a six megapixel camera with no autofocus, it only has center-weighted metering and either aperture priority auto or manual exposure. It has none of the usual handy features like auto-bracketing, continuous shooting or a movi...
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Even as a rangefinder, the camera would need to include much more to justify its price. You might add a star if you are a die Specs: Megapixels: 6.1, Media Format: Secure Digital, Maximum Resolution: 3008 x 2000 pixels, Type: Enthusiast...
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From what I heard through the grapevine, the R-D1 was greeted with a lot of interest and enthusiasm. This was confirmed by several photographer friends who, even though not rangefinder enthusiasts, took a great interest in the camera and were captivate...
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photographyreview.com Updated: 2014-12-24 06:36:35
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In March, 2004, Epson leapfrogged over Leica by introducing a digital rangefinder camera body capable of using all of Leicas rangefinder M interchangeable lenses. The R-D1 is a joint venture between Seiko Epson and Cosina in Japan, and thus resembles...
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The Epson R-D1?s digital specifications describe a competitive, contemporary pro capability with a 6.1-megapixel CCD sensor that?s 23.7x15.6mm in physical size. Image capture formats include two JPEG sizes as well as raw in 12-bit 9MB files. The focal...
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