daguerreotyper
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Thanks everyone for your help, all my questions were pretty much answered, except a new one, why there was only a first look review of the E-100 on this sight?
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E-100rs from BrandNewBuys?
- Thread starter daguerreotyper
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Yeah, whatever, it was the US version and I was reading another thread about the E-10 so maybe that's where the blue came from, you can keep the box.
--Ed D
The macro mode is definitely important, though there are digicams that have closer macro focusing abilities. Just a minor correction to your assumptions: the E-100 macro focuses 0.3 ft to 2.0 ft in wide, and 3.3 ft to 6.5 ft in tele.
ricky racer
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Thanks Ed, I really didn't want to give up my box ...
--Rick----Eeee Ten, Youzee and E-onehundred
Good question, I keep waiting for the "real" review from Phil, but at this time it is pointless to wait being they are not in production anymore. But Steve's Digicams and other's have some very good reviews of the E-100RS.
--Ed D
Northern-Light
Active member
Elmo,
I was thinking I should have pulled up the specs on the Macro on the E-100 before spouting off. But I was so jammed with pricing the Olys and Canons, that I would have thrwn my PC into bigger fits had I opened yet another window.
Thanks for the corrections. The E-100 specs don't bespeak a great Macro, when you think about it. No wonder there's such a market in auxilliary lenses!
Steve
I was thinking I should have pulled up the specs on the Macro on the E-100 before spouting off. But I was so jammed with pricing the Olys and Canons, that I would have thrwn my PC into bigger fits had I opened yet another window.
Thanks for the corrections. The E-100 specs don't bespeak a great Macro, when you think about it. No wonder there's such a market in auxilliary lenses!
Steve
--Old Film Dog. Looking to Learn New Digital Tricks.
Northern-Light
Active member
Rick,
Yeah. I've heard some of the reviewers had used a micro-drive in their E-100s. But, I suppose if you break the camera, (or even run it out of power soon,) there might be problems getting it fixed if there's a way the company could figure out what you did. I think the power was the concern over that drive in the E-100. But can't you get stronger AA's than the 1600's?
I think the Pro 90 has a longer start-up time. It might also have to do with what mode it starts up in. The added hassle with slower focusing, or missed focusing makes me wonder if I'd have to manually focus a lot. With wildlife, though, I'd be assured that "Infinite would suffice.
I can live without the hot shoe, too. But, still...My wife has an EOS, and I think it's got the right flash, too....I just looked, and it's a 300EZ flash. Is that compatable with the Pro 90??
Having maybe three sets of batteries, (and if necessary, a DC-AC converter, to run the charger while traveling,) I think the batteries could last. They do last longer than the UZI or E-100, according t9o all the write-ups I've read.
If nothing else, my wife will be pleased that I'm not doing my usual impulse buy, here. I did come "that close" to snatching up a Pro 90 on E-bay, until my Netscape crashed, when teh auction was getting close. But the bidding had already shot to $800, and there's a couple sites that sell it for closer to $730.
I'll keep reading, and perusing teh good and bad things brought up on these forums.
Later,
Steve in Fairbanks
Yeah. I've heard some of the reviewers had used a micro-drive in their E-100s. But, I suppose if you break the camera, (or even run it out of power soon,) there might be problems getting it fixed if there's a way the company could figure out what you did. I think the power was the concern over that drive in the E-100. But can't you get stronger AA's than the 1600's?
I think the Pro 90 has a longer start-up time. It might also have to do with what mode it starts up in. The added hassle with slower focusing, or missed focusing makes me wonder if I'd have to manually focus a lot. With wildlife, though, I'd be assured that "Infinite would suffice.
I can live without the hot shoe, too. But, still...My wife has an EOS, and I think it's got the right flash, too....I just looked, and it's a 300EZ flash. Is that compatable with the Pro 90??
Having maybe three sets of batteries, (and if necessary, a DC-AC converter, to run the charger while traveling,) I think the batteries could last. They do last longer than the UZI or E-100, according t9o all the write-ups I've read.
If nothing else, my wife will be pleased that I'm not doing my usual impulse buy, here. I did come "that close" to snatching up a Pro 90 on E-bay, until my Netscape crashed, when teh auction was getting close. But the bidding had already shot to $800, and there's a couple sites that sell it for closer to $730.
I'll keep reading, and perusing teh good and bad things brought up on these forums.
Later,
Steve in Fairbanks
--Old Film Dog. Looking to Learn New Digital Tricks.
Northern-Light
Active member
John,
It sure makes the decision move toward the E-100. All the stuff you mentioned, (especially about the good looking * X 10s,) plus the great looks of the sleek black cam.
Decisions, Decisions,
Steve in Fairbanks
It sure makes the decision move toward the E-100. All the stuff you mentioned, (especially about the good looking * X 10s,) plus the great looks of the sleek black cam.
Decisions, Decisions,
Steve in Fairbanks
--Old Film Dog. Looking to Learn New Digital Tricks.
Lester Helmus
Forum Enthusiast
1. How do I buy this $500 E100RS ?
2. I did a search on eBay---nothing !
3. I tried to pull up returnbuys.com---nothing !
4. I tried to pull up brandnewbuys.com---nothing!
--Lester
Browse catagories - Photo - Digital Cameras - Olympus - Type" E-100RS" in the search block and look for the "Brandnewbuys" logo on the left side of the page.
Here's the search/results I was using, when shopping Ebay for an E-100:
http://cq-search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&query=olympus+%28e%2D100%2Ce%2D100rs%29&ht=1&st=2
http://cq-search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&query=olympus+%28e%2D100%2Ce%2D100rs%29&ht=1&st=2
ricky racer
Forum Enthusiast
Try this link if it works
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&query=olympus+e100&ht=1&ebaytag1=ebayreg&CATEGORY0=625&SortProperty=MetaEndSort
if not go to e-bay and search for "olympus e-100"
Theres 5 right off the bat, maybe if you scroll down, you can find one cheaper
If theres a Fry's Electronics close to you, you might be able to still find them in the 490 range
Here's a link to Frys online store
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/2850354 they'r still listed for sale, $549 now, maybe they are cheaper in the store if ones local for you ....
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&query=olympus+e100&ht=1&ebaytag1=ebayreg&CATEGORY0=625&SortProperty=MetaEndSort
if not go to e-bay and search for "olympus e-100"
Theres 5 right off the bat, maybe if you scroll down, you can find one cheaper
If theres a Fry's Electronics close to you, you might be able to still find them in the 490 range
Here's a link to Frys online store
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/2850354 they'r still listed for sale, $549 now, maybe they are cheaper in the store if ones local for you ....
--Rick----Eeee Ten, Youzee and E-onehundred
Northern-Light
Active member
Minh,
Is that for REAL?
I checked the OUTPOST.COM site, and they're still listed at $549.00. (I did just find them for $479 at Half.Com, though.)
If you can, would you check to see if that's a walk-in price, where you can only get it in the store?
If it's something I can call for, I'd love a phone number for Fry's, and I'll spend some $ to call long distance to order it. I've done that for the only CompUSA inn Alaska, which is in Anchorage. They've been very helpful, even correcting shipping screw-ups.
Thanks,
Steve in Fairbanks
Is that for REAL?
I checked the OUTPOST.COM site, and they're still listed at $549.00. (I did just find them for $479 at Half.Com, though.)
If you can, would you check to see if that's a walk-in price, where you can only get it in the store?
If it's something I can call for, I'd love a phone number for Fry's, and I'll spend some $ to call long distance to order it. I've done that for the only CompUSA inn Alaska, which is in Anchorage. They've been very helpful, even correcting shipping screw-ups.
Thanks,
Steve in Fairbanks
--Old Film Dog. Looking to Learn New Digital Tricks.
Is there a current ad regarding this? When I called yesterday, 1/02, I was quoted 649 for the camera. I'll give them a call tomorrow.
Lester Helmus
Forum Enthusiast
1. I'm quite sure Fry's doesn't do mail order.
2. But imagine my consternation for having rushed into committing myself
at brandnewbuy only to see the posting about Fry's. I was planning to go
to Fry's tomorrow!
3. Everyone. Can I get out of my committment with brandnewbuy. I
haven't given them my credit card number yet.
4. Let's see. According to Business Law 101 that I took back in 1950, if I
withdraw my offer before they accept my offer, I should be in the clear.
5. I'm going to send them an email right away.
6. Uh oh. There is a little white envelope in the lower right corner of my
screen. Bet it's an automated acceptance of my offer.
--Lester
_Joe
Active member
Can the pro 90 do this?
Joe ...
Joe ...
--Joe ...God. This is so tough. There are people in the Canon Talks Forum
that are almost persuading me to go to the Canon Side of the force.
They've eradicated most of my concerns over my perceived
shortcomings in the Pro 90IS, and make it look very appealing with
that extra resolution.
Anyone care to persuade me otherwise?
Steve in Fairbanks
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Old Film Dog. Looking to Learn New Digital Tricks.
Rey Mangahas
Active member
Not sure where you're located but here's a phone number for Fry's in Phoenix, AZ 602-659-8500
robert dodd
Member
Can the Pro 90 throw high and outside?
Just kidding! Sweet series. What software did you use for the animated .gif?
VG
Just kidding! Sweet series. What software did you use for the animated .gif?
VG
Northern-Light
Active member
Minh,
E-Bay has rules for such things as cancelling bids. It's a pain to find that there's a lower priced item on the very same day you make a commitment at teh higher price. I'm ready for that. Only with me, it usually takes several weeks, to a few months before I find out that's happened.
Reason I asked about Fry's is because on the OUTPOST.COM site, it shows it's associated with Fry's. Usually, mail order carries the bigger breaks than the brick & mortar facilities.
Oh well. I've seen "store specials" at various places, so it may be something like that.
Good luck with the price. Don't mess a good reputation with E-Bay up over a few dollars, though. You never know what you'll need from them at some future time.
Later,
Steve in Fairbanks
E-Bay has rules for such things as cancelling bids. It's a pain to find that there's a lower priced item on the very same day you make a commitment at teh higher price. I'm ready for that. Only with me, it usually takes several weeks, to a few months before I find out that's happened.
Reason I asked about Fry's is because on the OUTPOST.COM site, it shows it's associated with Fry's. Usually, mail order carries the bigger breaks than the brick & mortar facilities.
Oh well. I've seen "store specials" at various places, so it may be something like that.
Good luck with the price. Don't mess a good reputation with E-Bay up over a few dollars, though. You never know what you'll need from them at some future time.
Later,
Steve in Fairbanks
--Old Film Dog. Looking to Learn New Digital Tricks.
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