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Epson R-D1 review

A digital rangefinder with a film wind lever

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2006-11-29November 29th 2006

Price at launch £2,000.00
Price at launch (USD) $2,999.00
MPN B31B167003CZ
Manufacturer's Description The Epson Rangefinder R-D1, the world's first rangefinder digital camera, is where photographic tradition meets the digital culture. It is a camera to rekindle your love of photography.
Accessories Battery, battery charger, neck strap, manual, power cable, body cap, Epson PhotoRaw software (Microsoft® Windows® only), Epson RAW plug in (for Adobe® Photoshop® 7 and above and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0 - compatible with Microsoft® Windows®/Macintosh®)
Colour Black
Dimensions 142.0 x 88.5 x 39.5
Weight (g) 590
Battery Type Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Camera Type Compact
Display Size 2
Display Technology TFT LCD
Effective Pixels 6.1
Exposure bracketing 2
Flash Yes
Focusing Modes Manual
ISO Settings 1600, 400, 600
Image Formats JPEG, RAW
Image Sensor Dimensions 23.7 x 15.6
Image Sensor Resolution 235
Longest Shutter Speed 1
Memory Types SD
Movie Mode Yes
White Balance TTL
White Balance Presets Fine, Fluorescent Light (Cool White), Fluorescent Light (Daylight), Fluorescent Light (Warm White), Shade
LCD Display? Yes

Product Summary

R- D1

Price at launch

£2,000.00

For

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EM lens mount

Retro charm

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Inconsistent results

Awkward operation

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