User manual EPSON R-D1S - PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION

Another Epson first ­ the rangefinder digital camera This truly unique camera underlines Epson's dedication to professional photography. It combines the finest photographic traditions with the latest digital image processing to offer versatility and image quality. Mechanical shutter including a bulb setting ­ an unusual feature in a digital camera Bright 1.0x viewfinder - easily capture the right moment whilst keeping track of the world around you Most M and L mount lenses are supported* Pure analogue photography meets the ultimate in digital imaging Epson is as passionate about photography as you are. With the Epson Rangefinder R-D1s, we've created a truly unique tool for passionate photographers by taking a traditional camera concept into the digital age to combine ultimate quality with unlimited control. A feel for tradition This camera has a satisfying, familiar, classic feel. The solid but slimline metal casing is moulded to fit your hand naturally. It gives comfortable access to the classic thumb wheel button and even has a manual `film winder' to reset the mechanical shutter. A place for digital flexibility We've integrated Epson digital flexibility in this camera. It can shoot on both colour and black & white. With its bright 2" `swivel' LCD you can preview and review images instantly, and you can use it to display the comprehensive, intuitive menus, which are navigated via the simple JOG dial. A wealth of control This camera gives you complete control. ISO settings range from 200-1600 and can be changed shot-by-shot, and shutter speeds range from 1-1/2000 second. A new world of possibilities The digital magic really begins when Epson Digital Image ARTist (EDIART) technology transforms optical information into an image file. This includes enhanced noise reduction, ideal for reduced light or high ISO settings. Files can be saved as RAW, JPEG or both, simultaneously using the s-RGB or Adobe RGB colour space. For RAW file development, Epson PhotoRAW 1.2 software creates a genuine digital darkroom, including features such as vignetting correction and the facility to create black & white photographs. You can even create files equivalent to 13.54 MegaPixels, for high quality enlargements up to 40x60cm. Epson ­ A start-to-finish photo solution Epson maximises quality and flexibility throughout the whole photographic process. When combined with an Epson UltraChromeTM K3 printer, an Epson R-D1s user can create gallery quality black & white and colour enlargements that last a lifetime, on a variety of photo and fine art media. Key Features · Traditional analogue camera with digital capture · Advanced image processing technology for shooting both black & white or colour · Perfect for shooting with available light, including bulb setting for long exposures · Take total control with mechanical shutter speeds from 1-1/2000sec including bulb · Make enlargements up to 40x60cm ­ equivalent to 13.54 MegaPixels · RAW file development with Epson PhotoRAW 1.2 · Review images on the 2" colour LCD · Most M and L mount lenses are supported* * see spec sheet for full details Top JOG dial Analogue dials Shutter speed dial Shutter release button Power switch ISO dial Shutter `Film Wind' lever Viewfinder frame switch Accessory shoe Shutter dial lock release button Front Light intake window Viewfinder window Flash synchronisation terminal Rangefinder window Rangefinder linkage roller Lens attachment and release button Rear JOG dial Viewfinder eyepiece AE lock button Image quality/white balance setting levers Access lamp Display on/off Menu Enter Cancel SD Memory Card slot Liquid Crystal Display For ease of use the LCD flips open. When closed, a lens focal distance conversion table is displayed. User defined button Can be personalised to become a one-touch access to a function of your choice Model Model Name Model Type Epson Rangefinder Digital Camera R-D1s Lens interchangeable rangefinder digital camera 23.7mm x 15.6mm CCD sensor (primary colour filter) 6.1 Million JPEG, CCD-RAW, JPEG + CCD-RAW CCD-RAW (12bit): 3008 x 2000 pixels; JPEG: 3008 x 2000 pixels, 2240 x 1488 pixels SD Memory Card 2.0" low temperature poly-silicon TFT colour liquid crystal (235,000 pixels) 8 adjustable brightness levels; Image coverage: 99.7% Coincident real image type rangefinder 1.0 x 38.2mm Coupled coincident-type (range of interlocking: 0.7m - !) Bright frame switchable for 28/35/50mm lenses, auto parallax compensation 85% LED shutter speed display (AE and manual modes) EM Mount (Compatible with M Mount) (L mount with adapter - not supplied) 1.53 x lens focal length Note: Depth from lens mount into camera must be 20.5mm or less. Collapsible lenses or lenses with a lens mount depth of more than 20.5mm will damage the shutter mechansim and CCD if pushed into the body Characteristics Image Sensor Effective Pixels Recording Format Image Size Storage Media Liquid Crystal Monitor Display Viewfinder Viewfinder Type Viewfinder Magnification Effective Baseline Length Rangefinder Viewfinder Frame Viewfinder Frame Coverage Viewfinder Exposure Display Supported lenses Lens Mount Equivalent 35mm Focal Length Shutter, Exposure control, ISO, White balance control Shutter Shutter Speed Flash Synchronisation Exposure Metering System Exposure Metering Range Exposure Control Exposure Compensation Value ISO Sensitivity White Balance White Balance Setting Electronically controlled vertically running focal plane 1 - 1/2000 second, bulb X-contact, synchronisation of 1/125 second or slower Centre-weighted TTL exposure metering EV 1-19 (ISO100 equivalent) AE with aperture priority and manual operation - AE Lock Function (Button) -2.0 - + 2.0 EV (1/3 EV increments) AE Mode only 200/400/800/1600 TTL using image sensor Auto or Preset (fine weather/shade/clouds/tungsten/fluorescent) Standard, 3 Customisable "Film" Settings: EdgeEnhance, Saturation, Tint, Contrast, NR brightness levels, Colour setting: colour or monochrome Image quality, White balance, Shots remaining, Battery life Single image / 4 thumbnails, zoom up to x 16 (smooth magnification), slide show File name, date and time, image size, white balance, shutter speed, image quality setting, film setting, ISO sensitivity, colour mode Histogram and overexposure indicator, Composition Framing Guide Single image/all images/card format Single image/all image protection and release Japanese/English/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Dutch/Traditional Chinese Choice of following function settings: Image deletion, image protection, zoom, print setting, "film" setting 3/5/10/20 minutes Calibration of analogue dials Correction of Dead Pixels Sequential file naming option Time and Date Setting, Date Format Options 1/4"(IS0 1222) Shoe (ISO 512), synchronisation contact Inside shutter release button One Epson Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, battery charger and cable included 142.0 x 88.5 x 39.5mm Approx 590g (excluding battery, SD card, lens, neck strap) Usage: 5 - 35 °C; Storage: 20 - 60 °C (with no condensation) Usage: 30 - 80%; Storage: 10 - 80% (with no condensation) Battery, battery charger, neck strap, manual, power cable, body cap, Epson PhotoRaw software (compatible with Microsoft®Windows®/Macintosh®), Epson RAW plug in (for Adobe® Photoshop® 7/CS/ CS2 and above and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0/3.0 ­ compatible with Microsoft® Windows®/Macintosh®) Epson Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (Part number B32B818233) 1-year replacement or repair warranty Other camera settings and functions Custom "Film" Parameters Analogue Information Dials Image Playback Image Information Image Analysis Delete Function File Protection Language Settings User Defined Button Other camera characteristics Power Save Mode Needle Calibration Dead Pixel Correction Sequence Number Time & Date Setting Tripod Socket Accessory Shoe Cable Release Socket Power Source Dimensions Size (w x h x d) Weight Environment Temperature Humidity Accessories Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories Warranty www.epsonrd1.co.uk RangefinderRD1s - 1EN_GB - 01/06 - 7102351 Telephone: +44 (0) 1442 261144 E-mail: info@epson.co.uk Fax: +44 (0) 8702 413093 www.epson.co.uk EPSON® is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON® Corporation. All other product names and other company names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Errors and omissions excepted, all specifications are subject to change without notice.