RD1 high iso

[F16SUNSHINE]

One of the weak points of the epson DRF is it's sensor sensitivity range.
Iso settings are available in full stops from 200-1600.
The 1600 setting is useful for B+W only really.
It does have a nice "grainy" look if used at 1600 for B+W and I actually like it ( alot).
The camera meters really well. Infact I can say it is nearly exactly like my R2m in manual.
And does a really nice job in AE. A fresh break from the EOS meter wildcard deck.
Here are a few from last night. These are not gallery shots so I put them here.

yashinon 1.8/50 wo 1/15 sec 1600 missed focus but cute girl

CV1.4/40 f2 1/20th iso 800

CV 1.4/40 f4 iso 1/232 iso800

[koji]

Surprisingly nice shots Andy, of course the first one is the best.
And the last one is very handsome (my liking) too. High ISO shots
are better than M8's, I think. I have to confess I did not shoot M8
in B&W not much, will try it again. Some people shoot in colour, then
convert into B&W with a specific profile (sometime costly). I just use
B&W mode to avoid payment.

[Katastrofo]

Agree with Koji's choices, great shot of the wife! I can see you're enjoying your new toy!

[poilu]

very usable high iso sunshine
my favorite is the cute wife

[Orio]

Nice captures, Andy, truly in the spirit of rangefinders!
The noise seems OK from here, especially considering the model has some years.

[A G Photography]

Really nice images and conversion, you did a great job and the camera sesor isn't bad at all at that high iso, still to my eyes B&W film wins hands out though.

[F16SUNSHINE]

Thanks guys for the feedback.
Although I agree with Allesandro B+W neg film is still the best.
I must say that scanning B+W negs leaves a lot to be desired.
In some ways the noise that this camera produces at high ISO has a more pleasing grain effect than a scan of a neg.
The scans from B+W prints I think preserve the intended look more effectivley.

All that said I think that with some more familiarity this will be a great asset for my style of shooting rangefinders.
I really like the lower contrast from the Yashinon also.
It will do very well for B+W film and Digital.

CV has introduced some of the L and M mount lenses with single coating for this low contrast B+W.
The price for the lenses is the same as MC.I would like to try one.
The 1.4/40 that I have is MC and it has noticeably tighter contrast.

Super little lens however. And very well priced at $350 from CQ. The FL translates as a 60mm on the RD1 so a slightly long normal with a fast 1.4 aperture.
I think it is safe to say that it transmits close to the same amount of light as a 1.2/50.
This makes for a good choice for hand hold ability in low light at a fraction of the cost.

[kds315*]

Nice, nice Andy! One of the functions I liked best when I used the RD-1 esp. for concerts w. no flash allowed.