Worked for me. Nice image. Nice dog.

Maybe Samuel Mello Madeiros – the man who created the ‘I’m Back’ digital back, and the latest digital ‘Yashica’ could update the Epson, too, and maybe call it the R2-D2..?

Oh, I’ve got many, many more..

Did I tell you about the time I was selling cameras on Oxford Street (central London) and I ..nah; well maybe some other time..

So, I just got my R-D1 out, put a 3rd-gen 35/2 and shot this at f/4. Hope the link works. No post processing.

https://flic.kr/p/2pMZUV5

Ed

I still have mine, and now will use it once again!

Thanks, Vidar, for joining the discussion. I think if one likes the aesthetics of film photography, the sensor of the R-D1 is really appealing. The images do have a special look, which was quite a discovery for me. I hope not all of these charming imperfections will be swept away with ever “better” cameras and ever “more perfect” algorithms. JP

David, this is an impressive story. Thank you for telling it. These experiences and memories must not get lost. JP

Dear Ian, thanks for sharing your experience with this beautiful camera. I was also very impressed of the images I obtained – and started to wonder why the Epson R-D1 didn’t catch my attention when it came out back then. But 20 years ago, I was firmly rooted in the SLR world. I hope your R-D1 found a good new home. These cameras are worth to be used regularly! Best wishes, Jörg-Peter

Thanks, Mike. I don’t want to think out loud about all the things that could come to Leica’s mind. It might just be too sarcastic… JP

Congratulations, Martin!