Hoping for the great weather to continue, I decided to go for a trip to see some National Trust places near Aylesbury.
Took the Epson RD1 along rather than the GXR for a challenge and to give it another outing. For lenses I used the Jupiter-12, Pentax Special 42mm and Heliar 12mm and 15mm.
While it's fun to use and the RD1 has a very film like rendering and unique character, it does not really stand up to the GXR and it feels quite strange to use a rangefinder without being able to accurately compose a picture or see the exposure before taking a picture.
When I see this pictures I don't see any point that hints on an older digital camera. Yes the RD1 is still underrated as the first real measuring viewfinder camera with the possibility to fit leica M lenses. Put the lens on an aperture with enough depth and shoot without even looking trough the finder from the hip. Great street photographic camera. Even today.
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ReplyDeleteThe RD1 is a great camera and was a milestone when it came out as it proved a digital rangefinder can be done. It still is the closest merge between a film and digital camera as you can use it like a film camera without any of the hassle when developing film or not being able to change ISO.
Great photos, it's a beautiful place - have visited it once :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Buryan!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a very nice place to visit and take pictures.