Epson R-D1 - Page 2

You’re serious about photography. We’re
passionate about image quality. Scanning,
printing and projection – digital image
processing is at the heart of Epson. It’s
why we continue to push the boundaries
of creative possibilities.
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.
Craftsmanship
The Epson Rangefinder R-D1 reflects the
exquisite craftsmanship of a world-class
collaboration. The optical expertise of
Cosina and the peerless engineering of
the Seiko Epson Corporation have been
brought together to create a camera in
which attention to detail and image quality
are paramount. The Epson Rangefinder
R-D1 combines digital technology with
classic rangefinder design to meet the
demands of today’s most discerning
photographers.
Respect for tradition
Epson know that a camera should be an
instinctive tool, so the Epson Rangefinder
R-D1 is designed to be instantly familiar.
With manual reset of the mechanical
shutter’s ‘film winder’ and all the creative
control of a fully manual camera, the
Epson Rangefinder R-D1 supports most*
existing M and L mount lenses. The
whole rangefinder experience is there:
immediate, unobtrusive and quiet.
Pure photography
Epson have taken the best of digital
technology and seamlessly integrated it
into the rangefinder tradition. The all-
metal Epson Rangefinder R-D1 body
incorporates a bright 1.0x viewfinder, so
you can compose your image free of
distortion or dimming, even in low light.
ISO settings range from 200 to 1600,
with shutter speeds from 1 second to
1/2000 second.
The camera incorporates full manual and
aperture priority auto exposure modes,
analogue dials and a hot shoe with X-
Sync for external flash. Images can be
viewed on a bright 2 inch LCD screen.
You can switch between colour and
monochrome exposures, change ISO
settings shot-by-shot, apply tints, and
change saturation instantly to match
your photographic style and needs. This
camera gives a feeling of creative power
and control.