Epson RD-1

[redbaron1963]

Anyone has any comments on the Epson RD-1 / Leica M lenses combo ?
How's the results, handling etc ?
Which shop in SG has this in stock and approx price ?

 

[bennycheng]

Hmmmm, I think Terence has started a thread here indicating that there isn't a shop here selling it.

I got quoted a HK $19,000 for one. Didn't get it though.

Good luck!

 

[Terence]

I know of at least 2 R-D1 owners who frequent the RF threads. Perhaps they can contribute their personal experiences.

I'm tempted to get one but am still a bit hesitant becos of its price and crop factor. Not to mention all the issues with hot pixels, rangefinder calibration, viewfinder misalignment etc...

 

[Xing]

Epson Singapore has no intention of bringing in this camera. I believe it got to do with the issue of servicing it in Singapore.

 

[redbaron1963]

Any idea which neighbouring country is it available ? How about HK ?

 

[Xing]

Any idea which neighbouring country is it available ? How about HK ?

Think only HK is the closest place to get the R-D1. Epson Singapore is the regional office for SE Asia, India and Oceanic Pacific. If they are not bringing in, doubt you can get it from any of thees countries.

 

[bennycheng]

Any idea which neighbouring country is it available ? How about HK ?

At almost SGD$4000. Ask Dr Yao. He's selling them.

 

[redbaron1963]

Hmm.. my budget only allows me to get either the M6TTL or this unusual creature. Purist or geekish - can't decide which way to go and not sure what I want :think:

 

[weg]

Hmm.. my budget only allows me to get either the M6TTL or this unusual creature. Purist or geekish - can't decide which way to go and not sure what I want :think:

go for the M6ttl then... at least its value would hold better...

 

[szekiat]

your budget must be very flexible then. For 4k one could get a used M7/MP quite easily.

 

[Terence]

Hmm.. my budget only allows me to get either the M6TTL or this unusual creature. Purist or geekish - can't decide which way to go and not sure what I want :think:

I don't think the 2 cams are quite on par in terms of price. I think there's a price gap of approximately $1000 between the 2. A used M7/MP, as Szekiat pointed out, would probably be more of a price match. But with the impending Jul 1 Leica price increase, that gap might widen.

Can't decide, get both! You can always sell me the R-D1.

 

[singscott]

At almost SGD$4000. Ask Dr Yao. He's selling them.

How to contact him?