The EP-1 is indeed nice, but having held one in a camera store I think it isn't as well built as its film forefathers, just feels a little too tacky for my hands (though I am used to Leica gear, but the OM series and even my Yashica Electro feel much better put together). It also has way too few lenses (only 2) and is generally constructed for what I call the all-automatic photographer who may as well buy a disposable camera.
Regarding the Hexar RF, it sounds like a good buy if you can fork out for Leica M lenses but not quite enough for the body. I read that they feel very solidly put together, deceivingly close to a Leica M.
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