Epson R-D1 Addendum

User’s Guide for cameras with firmware upgraded to version 2.0

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Contents

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Unpacking Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Camera Parts and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the Strap to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the Battery in the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Inserting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mounting and Removing Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Incompatible Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mounting an M-mount Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing an M-mount Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mounting and Removing an L-mount Lens . . . . . . . 16

Selecting the Focal Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2 Taking Photos

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Shutter Speed Automatically . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Shutter Speed Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the Light Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Photos

Opening the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Viewing Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Viewing Photo Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Running a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Managing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Locking/Unlocking Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting Photos to be Printed

(DPOF Setting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 4 Customizing the Settings

Accessing the Settings Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Jog Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Basic Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Chapter 5 Opening RAW Images on Your Computer

Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Opening a RAW Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Calibrating the Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Formatting the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Cleaning the Camera Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Cleaning the CCD Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Storing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Internet Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Speak to a Support Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Purchase Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Appendix

Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Lithium-ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Image Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Optical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Display Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Viewfinder Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Optional Accessory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users. . . . . . 52

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Index

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Introduction

The Epson R-D1 offers the convenience of digital imaging technology
with the classic features of a traditional rangefinder camera to produce
high-quality photographs and an enjoyable shooting experience.

Traditional rangefinder design

If you are already familiar with rangefinder photography, you will be
up to speed in no time with the R-D1. If you are new to this type of
camera, you will quickly discover the benefits of time-tested
rangefinder design, such as:

❏ Parallax-corrected bright-line frames within the viewfinder for

better composition

❏ Unobstructed and clear view of a subject during exposure

❏ Relatively silent and shock-free operations as compared to a single

lens reflex (SLR) camera

Wide variety of lenses available

The R-D1 is equipped with an EM mount, which accepts a wide variety
of M-type bayonet lenses originally introduced for film-based
rangefinder cameras. This opens up a world of possibilities with
hundreds of lenses to choose from, both vintage and contemporary.
With an adapter ring, L-mount lenses can also be used with the R-D1,
further enhancing its shooting potential.

Note:

The lenses you own and use on a film-based rangefinder camera may
produce unexpected results when used with the R-D1.

Life-size magnification

The R-D1 comes with a viewfinder with 1.0x magnification, so what
you see through the viewfinder is at the same size as seen with a naked
eye. Using both eyes you can easily see what is happening outside the
viewfinder. With the R-D1 you will focus more on what you are
shooting, not what you are shooting with.

Print optimized images

The pictures you take using the R-D1 can be saved in unprocessed RAW
format, which can be postprocessed for printing using the bundled
software. We at Epson believe that photographic images, be they
film-based or digital, are best expressed on printed media. The R-D1
reflects this philosophy.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Observe the following while you read this manual:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

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Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
product.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Unpacking Your Camera

Make sure you have these items:

Camera body

Battery Strap

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Lens hole cover

Battery charger Power cord

User’s Guide CD-ROMs:

(for battery charger)

EPSON PhotoRAW/EPSON RAW
Plug-in

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Adobe

Photoshop® 2.0 (may

not be included in some regions)

Camera Parts and Functions

Front View

Rangefinder window

Images from this window are used to display the image
superimposing field in the center of the finder frame.

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Bright-line frame illumination window

Receives light to illuminate bright-line frames in the
viewfinder.

Viewfinder window

Images from this window are displayed in the viewfinder.

X-sync contact

Used to connect an external flash unit. (See the flash’s
manual for details on how to attach the flash.)

Lens release button

Used to unmount the lens. (See“Mounting and Removing
Lenses” on page 15
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Top View

Power switch

Switches the power on or off. (See “Turning
the Camera On and Off” on page 18 for
details.)

Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity dial

Sets the shutter speed, exposure
compensation (in AE mode), and ISO
sensitivity (when pulled up). (See “Sett ing the
Exposure” on page 21 and “Setting ISO
Sensitivity” on page 21 for details.)

Accessory shoe

Used to mount optional equipment such as
a flash or external viewfinder. (See the flash
manual or viewfinder manual for details on
how to attach them.)

Jog dial

Scrolls through the menu items and pictures
displayed on the LCD monitor. (See “Viewing
and Managing Photos” on page 26 and
“Customizing the Settings” on page 34.)

Lower position Upper position

Shutter charge lever

Used to cock the shutter before taking
each picture. (See “Taking a Picture” on
page 18 for details.)

Shutter release button

Releases the shutter. If pressed halfway
(without releasing the shutter), the
metered and selected shutter speeds are
displayed at the bottom of the viewfinder.
Also used to recover from the power save
mode.

Dial-lock release button

Unlocks the shutter speed dial from the AE
position.

Status gauge

Displays the current settings: white
balance, remaining battery power, the
number of remaining shots, and image
quality. (See “Status Gauge” on page 10
for details.)

Frame selector lever

Selects a bright-line frame for 28 mm,
35 mm, or 50 mm lens. (See “Selecting the
Focal Length” on page 16 for details.)

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Back View

Rangefinder eyepiece

Used to compose your pictures and to focus on the subject.

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AE-lock button

Locks the shutter speed at the metered value when using
automatic exposure. (See “Locking the Exposure Setting
(AE-lock)” on page 24 for details.)

Quality (Q) / White Balance (WB) lever

Used to set image quality or white balance. (See “Setting
Image Quality” and “Setting White Balance” on page 19 for
details.)

Memory card access light

Lights when a picture is being saved in the memory card.
Flashes when there is an error or battery is low.

Memory card slot

Accepts an SD memory card of up to 2 GB capacity. (See
“Using a Memory Card” on page 13 for details.)

Memory card slot cover

Protects the memory card and memory card slot.

Focal length conversion table

Lists equivalent 35 mm focal lengths for the a ttached lenses.
(See “Determining the Effective Focal Length” on page 17
for details.)

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LCD Monitor

Status Gauge

White balance

Indicates the white balance setting. (See
“Setting White Balance” on page 19 for
details).

AAuto

Sunny

Shade

Cloudy

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Remaining battery power

Indicates the remaining battery power.
The current battery level is indicated on the
scale from E (Empty) to F (Full).

(LCD) button

Switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.

(MENU) button

Displays the main menu on the LCD monitor when in the playback mode.

(ENTER) button

Sets the selected item or settings when in the playback mode. Also toggles between single and
tile display modes.

(CANCEL) button

Returns to the previous menu without making any settings.

(USER) button

Executes the preassigned function from the following: Delete, Lock, Magnify, Print, and Film.

The number of remaining shots

Indicates the number of remaining shots you can
take (up to 999). The needle points to ‘E’ if there
is no memory card or when an error occurs.

Note: The actual number of shots you can take is
not limited to 999 and varies with the size of the
memory card used.

Image quality

Indicates the image quality setting. (See “Setting
Image Quality” on page 20 for details)

Note: Status gauge can be calibrated
if needed. See “Calibrating the Status
Gauge” on page 42 for details.

R RAW/RAW+JPEG (High) *

HJPEG (High)

NJPEG (Normal)

* Selected in the Settings menu (see page 35).

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Attaching the Strap to the Camera

1. Remove the protective pads and metal rings from the strap.

Metal ring

4. Lace the strap end through the two plastic fasteners.

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Protective pad

2. Attach the protective pad and the metal ring to one side of the
camera.

3. Lace the end of the strap through the holes in the protective pad
and the metal ring.

5. Repeat these steps to attach the other end of the strap to the other
side of the camera.

Using the Battery

Caution:

Only use the Epson lithium-ion battery (EU-85). Do not use any other

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make or model of battery under any circumstances.

Charging the Battery

The camera comes with a lithium-ion battery (model EU 85). Be sure to
charge it before using the camera for the first time, or if you have not
used it for a long time. It takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge
a new or empty battery.

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1. Connect the power cord to the battery charger, then plug it into an
electrical outlet.

2. Insert the battery into the battery charger with the terminal end
first. The red indicator light on the charger lights up to indicate the
battery is being charged.

3. When the indicator light turns off, the battery is fully charged.
Remove the battery from the charger.

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4. Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet.

Installing the Battery in the Camera

1. Make sure the camera’s power switch is in the Off position, then

open the battery cover.

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2. Insert the battery into the camera as far as it will go, making sure
the orientation of the battery is correct.

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3. Close the battery cover until it clicks.

Note:

You can check the amount of battery power remaining in the camera by
checking the status gauge. (See page 10.)

Using a Memory Card

You cannot take pictures unless a memory card is installed in the
camera. The camera accepts SD memory cards of up to 2 GB capacity.

Caution:

❏ Make sure there is no dirt or dust on the memory card terminal. If

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Note:

❏ Be sure to read the documentation included with the card to make sure

❏ If the memory card has been already formatted with a computer or another

it is dirty, you may not be able to read from or write to the card.

❏ Never insert or remove a memory card while the memory card

access light is on. This may cause data in the card to be lost or
damaged, or render the memory card unusable.

❏ Keep the memory card slot cover closed except when you insert or

remove the memory card. This protects the memory card and the
slot from dust particles and static shock; otherwise data on the
memory card may be lost or damaged.

❏ Static shock to the memory card may cause the camera to

malfunction.

you use it correctly.

digital camera, you may not be able to save images on the card. If this
happens, reformat the card using this camera. For instructions, see
“Formatting the Memory Card” on page 42.

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Inserting a Memory Card

Removing the Memory Card

1. Make sure that the memory card is not locked. Slide the write
protect switch to unlock the card if needed.

Write protect
switch

2. Make sure that the memory card access light is off, then open the
memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card all the way into
the slot until it clicks.

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3. Close the memory card cover.

1. Make sure the memory card access light is off, then open the
memory card slot cover.

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2. Push in the memory card until it clicks, then release your finger.
The memory card pops out.

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Note:

If the memory card is not ejected, push it again.

3. Remove the card and close the memory card cover.

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Mounting and Removing Lenses

The camera accepts a wide variety of M-type bayonet mount
(M-mount) lenses. You can also use L-type screw mount (L-mount)
lenses by attaching a third-party adapter ring.

Incompatible Lenses

Certain lenses are not compatible with the camera due to physical
constraints:

❏ Lenses that project more than 20.5 mm into the camera body.

These lenses cannot be used because they may touch the inner
parts of the camera. Some models known to be incompatible
include:

❏ Hologon 15 mm F8
❏ Super Angulon 21 mm F3.4
❏ Super Angulon 21 mm F4
❏ Elmarit 28 mm F2.8 (earliest model)
❏ Summicron 50 mm (Dual Range Summicron)

❏ Collapsible lenses.

However collapsible lenses such as the Hektor 50 mm F2.5 or the
Elmar 50 mm F3.5 can be used with the camera as long as the lens
barrel is not pushed into the camera body. Be very careful if using
these types of lenses.

❏ Lenses that have an auxiliary viewfinder lens.

These lenses cannot be used effectively because the baseline length
is different from the one used for this camera.

Mounting an M-mount Lens

1. Align the dot on the lens with the red dot on the lens release button.

Caution:

❏ Do not touch the inner parts of the camera.

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❏ Beware of dust particles entering the camera body.

2. Insert the lens into the camera body, then turn the lens clockwise
until it clicks.

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Removing an M-mount Lens

1. Press the lens release button and turn the lens body
counterclockwise.

2. Pull the lens straight out.

Mounting and Removing an L-mount Lens

For an L-mount lens, you need an optional M-bayonet adapter ring.
Attach the adapter ring to the lens, then install the lens on the camera
as you would an M-mount lens. When you want to remove the lens,
the procedure is the same as for an M-mount lens.

Selecting the Focal Length

You need to select the focal length of the mounted lens in order to
display the correct bright-line frame that indicates the field of view
covered by the lens. The automatic parallax correction feature allows
you to capture what you see in the selected bright-line frame. Turn the
frame selector lever to select 28 mm, 35 mm, or 50 mm to match the
focal length of the lens being used.

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Determining the Effective Focal Length

The CCD sensor in this camera is an APS-C size, about 34% smaller
than the area covered by 35 mm film. This effectively increases the
working focal length of the attached lens by 1.53x to produce the
equivalent 35 mm focal length.

For example, if you use a 50 mm lens with this camera, the effective
focal length would be 50 × 1.53 = 76.5 mm. This is particularly helpful
when you are using a telephoto lens, because you can use a 200 mm
lens to achieve the same field of view of a 300 mm lens, which is heavier
and more expensive.

The focal length conversion table on the rear panel of the camera shows
equivalent 35 mm focal lengths of the lenses attached to the camera.

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