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Subject: [Leica] Epson RD-1 and love
From: summicron at bellsouth.net (Frank F. Farmer)
Date: Wed Apr 6 19:56:31 2005
References: <425430E5.6000108@netscape.net> <2f4756552436ea8d8129b733746d467e@mac.com>

Chris,

Very helpful links re: the R-D1.  I must admit, the many problems do 
give me pause.  It is a shame, the R-D1 seems to offer the most promise 
to us at present.  Of course, I don't have the $3K to drop anyway. ;-)

Frank

On Apr 6, 2005, at 2:03 PM, Christopher Driggett wrote:

> Gerry,
>       Welcome to the R-D1 fold. Before you buy your camera please check 
> out 
> the following forum. It contains buying tips and user experiences.
>
> http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=48
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
>
> On Apr 6, 2005, at 11:56 AM, Gerry walden wrote:
>
>> I know this has probably been said a thousand times, but today I had 
>> chance to play with the Epson/Voigtlaender RD-1 and all I can say is 
>> that I am in love and want one as soon as possible. For me, it was so 
>> like an M6 that it was unbelievable and I know I could WORK with this 
>> camera. My Nikon D1X is a fantastic camera, and I have had great 
>> success with it, but I cannot work on the streets like I did with the 
>> Leica - but the RD-1, now that would be a different story!
>>
>> Gerry
>> -- 
>>
>>
>>  Gerry Walden
>>
>> www.gwpics.com <http://www.gwpics.com/>
>>
>> www.photographersdirect.com/gwpics 
>> <http://www.photographersdirect.com/gwpics>
>>
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>>
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In reply to: Message from gwpics at netscape.net (Gerry walden) ([Leica] Epson RD-1 and love)
Message from driggett at mac.com (Christopher Driggett) ([Leica] Epson RD-1 and love)