After a couple of days of using the Epson R-D1 with my 50mm and 35mm Leica lenses, I have to say that Epson did an admirable job. I could almost envision this camera with a Leica logo on it (which raises the interesting question of why Epson and not Leica took the time and considerable expensive to build the R-D1). It’s close to my M3 in weight and shape, and it has the same bright rangefinder viewfinder and smooth, quiet action—right down to the winding lever to cock the shutter. When I tripped the shutter, however, the R-D1 was not quite as quiet as my M3. I was somewhat less impressed with the shots from the R-D1, but it might not be the camera’s fault. Shots taken with the 50mm Leica lens (which effectively becomes a 75mm lens in the digital format) were sharp and had good color. Those taken with the 35mm lens looked fogged (I will have to check the lens.)