I regret that I didn't buy an R1. At that point I was still trying to simplify my life. The focal length of the 828 lens matched my shooting needs.
We were in California and I had problems with birds in flight photos with the 828. Came home and bought a D80 to use lenses that I had stored for some time, and an 18-200VR that I bought (attempt to simplify my life). Recently the D80 morphed into a D300S, and I'm much happier with that choice. However, once again, I've made my life more complicated.
History---bought an F2 when they were first announced. F3 same story; Leica systems (M3; M4P) too.
I still have my 828. I wonder at the Panys out there, but Canadian pricing seems strangely expensive.
DaveL
The R1 was a 'failure' (as a money spinner for Sony) but now they're available at a quarter of their launch prices and are real value for money.
Like you, I bought Nikon gear...D5000 + 16-85mm and a D90 + 70-300mm VR and discovered the R1 vs. the D5000 + 16-85 is a close run thing. I did consider the Panasonic G1 but found the front
control wheel too easy to move accidentally, now the G2's got it in a different position but still, lens availability's never going to be on a par with Nikon.
My history mirrors yours with the addition of Hasselblad, Linhof, Mamiya and Sinar.
Yes, Canadian pricing does seem strange... is it the tax system?
P.S. Sorry for digressing from the original post somewhat!
