[Leica] Epson RD-1

[lrzeitlin at optonline.net (Lawrence Zeitlin)]

On Mar 3, 2009, at 11:47 AM,Phil wrote:

> So I need to "invest" in a digital camera soon. I'm shooting for  
> the Temple University News now and next semester I'll be required  
> to have one for my documentary photography class. Question is, do I  
> go with the outdated 6MP Epson R-D1 and use the great lenses I  
> already have or do I buy into a new system and invest in new  
> lenses? Mind you, finds are rather tight so I'm trying to stretch  
> my dollars as much as possible. I'm thinking the Epson is already  
> outdated, but then again, aren't all digitals by the time they hit  
> our camera bags? I can save $$$ with an Epson and not buy any new  
> lenses. If I go for a Nikon or Canon, I'm also in for lenses, none  
> of which I own anymore for either system.


Go with the Epson. 6 MB is plenty for a photo class and also for most  
newspaper work. Frame tight;ly so that you don't have to sacrifice  
much image space. It's a good lesson to learn anyway. Then when you  
become a rich and famous photographer, spring for a Leica M9. Keep  
your fine lenses. They don't become obsolete.

Larry Z