jonwaltermoceyhanton
Newbie
hello friends
i own an original epson r-d1 purchased in 2004
its actually one of the first 2000 ever made
serial number 001875
it has been rock solid for many many years
and ive captured so many cherished memories using it
i love the camera
just recently the status gauge dials on the top of the camera where you can monitor battery level and shots remaining and control white balance and file type / resolution have all stopped worked spontaneously
they worked one minute then i changed batteries and they have all now stopped responding completely
i currently have the camera at steve's camera service center in culver city california
www.stevecamera.com
unfortunately the shop is saying that they are not going to be able to get the status gauges working again as they believe it may be a circuit board failure
i am seeking any advice or recommendations from the epson r-d1 users here on this forum
has anyone here had these status gauge dials stop working??
and has anyone found a solution for how to resolve this issue??
does anyone know of a source for parts to repair these cameras??
thank you very much for any help or assistance
i really appreciate it
from
jon walter mocey-hanton
i own an original epson r-d1 purchased in 2004
its actually one of the first 2000 ever made
serial number 001875
it has been rock solid for many many years
and ive captured so many cherished memories using it
i love the camera
just recently the status gauge dials on the top of the camera where you can monitor battery level and shots remaining and control white balance and file type / resolution have all stopped worked spontaneously
they worked one minute then i changed batteries and they have all now stopped responding completely
i currently have the camera at steve's camera service center in culver city california
Steve's Camera Service Center | Camera Repair | Culver City
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www.stevecamera.com
unfortunately the shop is saying that they are not going to be able to get the status gauges working again as they believe it may be a circuit board failure
i am seeking any advice or recommendations from the epson r-d1 users here on this forum
has anyone here had these status gauge dials stop working??
and has anyone found a solution for how to resolve this issue??
does anyone know of a source for parts to repair these cameras??
thank you very much for any help or assistance
i really appreciate it
from
jon walter mocey-hanton
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Hi @jonwaltermoceyhanton
I can't tell you the fix. But I'll tell you what I've heard, and why I bothered to listen.
The issue is, reportedly, a failure in the earth. I can't tell you if it's the circuit board or the wiring, but it sounds like you have had the connecting wires checked.
Why did I have my ear to the ground? I bought my R-D1 this way. I've never had the meters.
The good news is that the actual function of the camera isn't affected. You still adjust the camera the same way, the battery still lasts the same time, etc. True, you might need to count clicks, or deliberately overshoot the clicks to be sure the setting is at one extreme or the other. You don't know the battery reading until a warning light comes on (when viewing the screen). You don't know how many photos you can take until it's zero. But you can always cover yourself with a spare SD card, and battery, and swap them in early for critical times.
For me this was a cheap way through the R-D1 door, so I have never really looked into fixing it. I would expect someone in Japan to know how, or who. Perhaps one of the English-language portals to the Japanese camera market might direct you?
I can't tell you the fix. But I'll tell you what I've heard, and why I bothered to listen.
The issue is, reportedly, a failure in the earth. I can't tell you if it's the circuit board or the wiring, but it sounds like you have had the connecting wires checked.
Why did I have my ear to the ground? I bought my R-D1 this way. I've never had the meters.
The good news is that the actual function of the camera isn't affected. You still adjust the camera the same way, the battery still lasts the same time, etc. True, you might need to count clicks, or deliberately overshoot the clicks to be sure the setting is at one extreme or the other. You don't know the battery reading until a warning light comes on (when viewing the screen). You don't know how many photos you can take until it's zero. But you can always cover yourself with a spare SD card, and battery, and swap them in early for critical times.
For me this was a cheap way through the R-D1 door, so I have never really looked into fixing it. I would expect someone in Japan to know how, or who. Perhaps one of the English-language portals to the Japanese camera market might direct you?
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Japan Camera Hunter used to be the international contact for Epson R-D1 repair in Japan. But as far as I know Epson has now completely stopped support of the R-D1.
Good luck though. I absolutely loved shooting with the R-D1.
Good luck though. I absolutely loved shooting with the R-D1.
jijiji
Newbie
Did you sold your, I see a similiar one in ebay