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Epson R-D1 |
The world’s first rangefinder digital camera
Online Retail Price: $164.99 to $199.96
You’re serious about photography. We’re passionate about image quality. Scanning, printing and projection – digital image processing is at the heart of Epson. It’s why we continue to push the boundaries of creative possibilities. The Epson Rangefinder R-D1, the world’s first rangefinder digital camera, is where photographic tradition meets the digital culture. It is a camera to rekindle your love of photography.
The R-D1 has a large, bright, beautiful finder. It’s as good as the finders I’ve looked through in any M Leica. There are photographers who prefer rangefinders and others who prefer SLRs. Needless to say, there are pros and cons to each system. Rangefinder cameras are usually smaller, lighter and quieter than SLRs. Since they don’t use reflex mirrors, they tend to have less vibration than SLRs during exposures and this can be an asset when working hand-held at slow shutter speeds.
The old-style controls are wonderful, with all the information you usually see on an LCD screen presented on analog gauges and dials: white balance settings, capture mode, number of remaining photos, and battery power. The shutter speed dial includes an aperture priority auto-exposure mode as well as exposure compensation settings that range from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Lift the shutter speed dial and rotate it to choose your ISO setting (200, 400, 800, or 1,600). Aside from the aperture priority setting, the R-D1 is a manual camera: You’ll need to set both the shutter speed and the aperture, based on either the in-camera meter or a handheld meter.
Key Features
World’s first rangefinder digital camera
1.0x viewfinder – to view subject as though looking with your naked eye
6.1 MegaPixel CCD, capturing images in JPEG or RAW format
Lens compatibility with many new and existing M & L mount lenses*
Full manual and aperture priority exposure modes
2” LCD for image review
Lithium-Ion battery with low power consumption
Advanced image processing technology
Shutter speeds from 1 sec – 1/2000 sec
ISO settings from 200 – 1600
Pictures saved to removable SD memory card