Among many digital camera firsts, the R-D1 is the world's
first rangefinder digital camera. A rangefinder is a type of
camera that has a built-in device for measuring distance
based on the principles of triangulation. The photographer
focuses the camera by superimposing two slightly different
views of a scene with the rangefinder. In general, compared
to an auto-focus system, performance does not change even if
lenses are swapped, and focus can be achieved quickly,
accurately and with a light level that is nearly the same as
the unaided eye, even in dimly lit locations. In addition,
since the field of view is not blocked by the action of a
shutter as it is with a single-lens reflex camera, the
photographer will not miss the decisive moment. |
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