[Leica] Epson R-D1 again

[kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)]

On Dec 8, 2008, at 5:13 AM, Didier Ludwig wrote:

> It is indeed sad Epson/Cosina did not catch up on this project. I  
> still love my R-D1s, but it's  unreliability in terms of rangefinder  
> alignment (beside other issues) was jarring on my nerves so much  
> until I bought another camera, the E-420, some weeks ago. If you  
> have not followed my posts about my R-D1 in the past 2 years: 2  
> bodies, tilted sensor in the first, 3x CLA/readjustments so far and  
> disadjusted again.
>
> The sensor, same as in the Nikon D70 but with improved in-camera  
> software, does not correct vignetting like the M8, but produces  
> wonderful colors, without any magenta or IR issues. Haven't seen  
> better 6 megapixel pictures so far. The auto WB is surprisingly  
> accurate. On bright daylight, the metering tends to underexpose 1-2  
> stops, but is, surprisingly again, very accurate in dark and mixed- 
> light conditions. The 1:1 magnification of the very bright finder is  
> extremely pleasing. The ISO 1600 performance is superior to the M8s  
> ISO 1280 performance.
>
> If only those quality issues wouldn't be ... but let's hope your's  
> will be more reliable than mine.
>
> I had an opposite experience with a security guard in a Euro 2008  
> football stadium, who did NOT confiscate my Epson as he believed  
> it's something old without exchangeable lens :-)
>
> Didier
>
>
>
>> Someone needs to kick Epson's/CV butt for not making a Epson R-D2!  
>> This camera is awesome.


wonder if there is any corporate interest in this project  
now...improve, strengthen, use best current sensor for price range,  
and sell at a lower price than M8 and its successors ?....Steve


>>
>>
>> Just don't bring it to a swamp, the park ranger swears it's not a  
>> tourist camera!
>>
>> Chris
>> NOLA
>
>
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