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.

Originally Posted by AJ23 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]

Originally Posted by zOOm 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]

Originally Posted by chiif 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]

Originally Posted by zOOm 1/2 price of M8 even for used ones eeeeeeeeeeek~ *heartattack!* =P thanks!

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

[paisatge]

Originally Posted by AJ23 It's not that bad. 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]

Originally Posted by gommy Saw one R-D1s at Prime in Peninsula

Price? Price? Price?

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

[gommy]

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

Originally Posted by sykestang Price? Price? Price? From you avatar... you are a RD1/RD1s user also?

[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]

Originally Posted by 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?

what about Leica M8????

[chiif]

Originally Posted by paisatge what about Leica M8????

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™]

Originally Posted by 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?

Count me in for 1 set Chiif!

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]

Originally Posted by AK00™ Count me in for 1 set Chiif! 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]

Originally Posted by chiif 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.

[Ansel]

Originally Posted by sykestang Price? Price? Price?

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