Digital RF for beginner?

[zOOm]

oh well, perhaps beginner in RF. was using DSLR for several years now, mostly for travel photography. hated the bulky size of DSLR so much that i began using my compact digicam often nowadays the Digital RF looks so neat & compact for my use, particularily the M8, but *ouch*, look at the price!

wonder if anyone can help recommend a digital RF less pricy than the M8? I read about the Epson RF? are they any good?

any information will be very much appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[Ansel]

Yup. Definitely the Epson RD1s at half the price of M8.

 

[AJ23]

R-D1 and R-D1s, used ones goes for like 1/2 the price of M8.

 

[Terence]

Not much of a choice here... it's either the M8 or R-D1/R-D1s.

Word of advice, if you do decide to go for the Epson, getting a used R-D1 would be of better value over the R-D1s. The generally go for cheaper and are essentially the same piece of hardware. A firmware upgrade (if not already done) will bring the R-D1 up to the "s" standard.

 

[zOOm]

Thanks for your suggestions. Looks great! Pity it's not weather sealed

May i know typical price range for their lenses? i think I will used RF for travel photography for often. Heading to HK end of this month, hope to have some good finds there.

R-D1 and R-D1s, used ones goes for like 1/2 the price of M8.

1/2 price of M8 even for used ones eeeeeeeeeeek~ *heartattack!* =P

thanks!

 

[chiif]

May i know typical price range for their lenses?

You can check out my web site for the price list of Voigtlander M & screw mount lenses:
http://www.chiifcameras.com/content/view/51/68/

For new Leica lenses, you can check out the 3 local Leica dealers, Cathay, Max & Gope.

 

[paisatge]

You can check out my web site for the price list of Voigtlander M & screw mount lenses:
http://www.chiifcameras.com/content/view/51/68/

For new Leica lenses, you can check out the 3 local Leica dealers, Cathay, Max & Gope.

chiif, those prices are with GST included or no GST applicable ?

 

[chiif]

GST not applicable for the moment. Overseas courier/shipping charges apply. Payment by PayPal add 3.4%.

For local cash & carry price is per stated on the web site.

Thanks for looking

 

[AJ23]

1/2 price of M8 even for used ones eeeeeeeeeeek~ *heartattack!* =P

thanks!

It's not that bad. ;p Got a fren who got his for like S$3k for the "s" version. Looks like a good deal.

 

[paisatge]

It's not that bad. ;p Got a fren who got his for like S$3k for the "s" version. Looks like a good deal.

i just got myself a used R-D1s for about S$2800 from rangefinderforum. Should arrive this Friday
still I would love to have the Leica M8 - crop factor is 1.3x, but it's more expensive that the Canon 1D MkIII. hai....

 

[gommy]

Saw one R-D1s at Prime in Peninsula

 

[sykestang]

Saw one R-D1s at Prime in Peninsula

Price? Price? Price?

From you avatar... you are a RD1/RD1s user also? ;p

 

[gommy]

You are right! R-D1s user-Great camera:thumbsup: It's still there, saw it during lunch but did not go in to ask price. Hurry down b4 it's gone;p
cheers

Price? Price? Price?

From you avatar... you are a RD1/RD1s user also? ;p

 

[chiif]

If I can get 10 orders for R-D1s, I don't mind flying to Tokyo specially just to get for you guys...

Of cos... air ticket, ramen and airport transfer must be split equally lah... I think can do at S$3K per set - NEW!

Anyone interested?

 

[paisatge]

If I can get 10 orders for R-D1s, I don't mind flying to Tokyo specially just to get for you guys...

Of cos... air ticket, ramen and airport transfer must be split equally lah... I think can do at S$3K per set - NEW!

Anyone interested?

what about Leica M8???? :think:

 

[chiif]

what about Leica M8???? :think:

M8 price in Japan not too great. Not much diff. Furthermore, can get in Singapore. So, no point.... The Epson's R-D1 & R-D1s are rare items these days...

 

[AK00™]

If I can get 10 orders for R-D1s, I don't mind flying to Tokyo specially just to get for you guys...

Of cos... air ticket, ramen and airport transfer must be split equally lah... I think can do at S$3K per set - NEW!

Anyone interested?

Count me in for 1 set Chiif! :thumbsup:

3k for a brand new R-D1s is definitely a good price!

Are you planning a trip up soon? Any advise on which shops to check out in the RF area?

 

[chiif]

Count me in for 1 set Chiif! :thumbsup:

3k for a brand new R-D1s is definitely a good price!

Are you planning a trip up soon? Any advise on which shops to check out in the RF area?

No plans to go unless I get orders for 10 sets of R-D1s. Then can cover my capsule hotel and ramen meals.

Japan is the land of cameras.... A couple of shops in Ginza & Shinjuku (check out mapcamera at Shinjuku). But my favourite is Fujiya Camera near the Nakano Station, just 3 stops away from Shinjuku station along the JR Chuo Line.

 

[Panzer]

No plans to go unless I get orders for 10 sets of R-D1s. Then can cover my capsule hotel and ramen meals.

Japan is the land of cameras.... A couple of shops in Ginza & Shinjuku (check out mapcamera at Shinjuku). But my favourite is Fujiya Camera near the Nakano Station, just 3 stops away from Shinjuku station along the JR Chuo Line.

Wah. One more reason to visit Japan. All I see of Japan is in the transit lounge/terminal at Narita Int'l Airport. :bsmilie:

 

[Ansel]

Price? Price? Price?

The 2nd hand shop next to CP (Prime?) got one set RD1s tagged "$2750, with box"