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Epson R-D1

Epson·2004·Camera

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The Epson R-D1, based on the Voigtländer Bessa, is the first (2004) digital rangefinder camera ever made. The body is made from magnesium alloy, it uses an EM mount which accepts Leica M lenses (bayonet mount) and, through the use of an adapter, L (screw mount) lenses. A unique design choice is a shutter charge lever. This resembles a typical film advance crank and is used to cock the camera after each exposure.

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