E-100RS . Fast but enough image quality?

[CG012202]

Hi Everyone,

I am seriously considering a E-100RS after some advice from some knowledgable people. I am new to photography.

I will be shooting mostly shots of a sport called kiteboarding. It is not extremely critical to get "that" shot like in baseball when a ball is contacting a bat. But more likely to get a better shot of the perfect moment with more bursts. The zoom and stabilization seem like essential features as well. I understand that my largest prints will be 8x10's.

To get an idea of the type of shots I'll be taking check out;
http://www.kitebeach.com
click on videos at the bottom
3rd quicktime in for example

Sometimes I will shoot from a boat but mostly will be shooting from land.

I am a bit worried that after I become experienced with the camera, I will be desiring something with a higher resolution. As far as I can tell, not much is availible with the zoom power and stablized lens with a higher resolution for such a reasonable price. I have about $1000 USD to spend.

What does everyone think? Will I be happy with the quality of the shots? I am not overly impressed by the samples in the gallery but my eye is very unexperienced. What would be another option for a camera that is reasonably fast, has good zoom but has a higher resolution capability that would allow me to produce 8x10+ sizes? I feel like this camera MIGHT be a bit specialized for my use and maybe something with a little less speed and higher quality could be a good idea. But..... I'd like to hear from you!

I appreciate any input or comments.

All the best,
Colin

 

[Gene Miller77510]

I own a C700 and an E100rs, both are 10x zoom cameras but only the E100rs has the image stabilization. I love the E100 but if you are planning on printing a lot of 8x10" prints I just consider that size print passable with the E100. If printing is your main concern, you can see if you can find a C2100uzi which will give 2.1 mp like the C700 but has a image stabilization like the E100. Both the C2100 and C700 producte great 8x10" prints. All three cameras have 10x zoom lenses. I have some pictures posted on my site with the E100. They are all right out of the camera with no enhancing. Usually I enhance all my photos in Camedia Master 2.5 and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Fry's have sold the E100 for $399 and Walmart and CompUSA have sold the C2100 for $499. All of these are great cameras for the price. I love the C700 for it's size and the E100 for the image stabilization. The features on both cameras are great and the E100 because of the speed is unbelievable, but it only has 1.5 mp.

http://www.pbase.com/gene/inbox

Hi Everyone,

I am seriously considering a E-100RS after some advice from some
knowledgable people. I am new to photography.

I will be shooting mostly shots of a sport called kiteboarding. It
is not extremely critical to get "that" shot like in baseball when
a ball is contacting a bat. But more likely to get a better shot of
the perfect moment with more bursts. The zoom and stabilization
seem like essential features as well. I understand that my largest
prints will be 8x10's.

To get an idea of the type of shots I'll be taking check out;
http://www.kitebeach.com
click on videos at the bottom
3rd quicktime in for example

Sometimes I will shoot from a boat but mostly will be shooting from
land.

I am a bit worried that after I become experienced with the camera,
I will be desiring something with a higher resolution. As far as I
can tell, not much is availible with the zoom power and stablized
lens with a higher resolution for such a reasonable price. I have
about $1000 USD to spend.

What does everyone think? Will I be happy with the quality of the
shots? I am not overly impressed by the samples in the gallery but
my eye is very unexperienced. What would be another option for a
camera that is reasonably fast, has good zoom but has a higher
resolution capability that would allow me to produce 8x10+ sizes? I
feel like this camera MIGHT be a bit specialized for my use and
maybe something with a little less speed and higher quality could
be a good idea. But..... I'd like to hear from you!

I appreciate any input or comments.

All the best,
Colin

 

[jrad]

I am seriously considering a E-100RS after some advice from some
knowledgable people. I am new to photography.

[...]

I am a bit worried that after I become experienced with the camera,
I will be desiring something with a higher resolution. As far as I
can tell, not much is availible with the zoom power and stablized
lens with a higher resolution for such a reasonable price. I have
about $1000 USD to spend.

What does everyone think? Will I be happy with the quality of the
shots? I am not overly impressed by the samples in the gallery but
my eye is very unexperienced.

If you mean the shots shown at
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/olye100rs/default.asp?page=3

note that none of these are action shots, which the E100 was designed for. They're still reasonably nice images and could be made better in Photoshop or other image processing program.

Your concerns are shared by most of us. Where is that one reasonably priced camera with high-mp ccd; long-reach, low-light, and high-quality zoom lens having decent macro capability; and the ability to capture multiple frames per second? You're right, there is none, so we compromise. I started with a D400Z to get into digital, moved up to a C2100 because of its wealth of features, and recently got an E100 to handle action shots. All three are useful, but recently I find myself reaching for the E100 more than the 2100. As you become more experienced, you'll decide what's more important for the types of images you most enjoy shooting.

The E100 appears to have most of what you want except the high-mp ccd. In that respect, consider that a missed shot yields a 0-mp image. With up to 15 fps and precapture, missed shots with the E100 are rare. In addition, the 10X IS zoom allows you to shoot from the beach and put all the 1.4+mp of the camera on your target. To achieve the same frame with a higher resolution ccd but shorter-reach lens, you'll have to sacrifice some of those pixels. Another thing to consider is that under lighting conditions commonly found on the water, the E100's fastest shutter speed of 1/10,000 sec can really stop the action.

What would be another option for a
camera that is reasonably fast, has good zoom but has a higher
resolution capability that would allow me to produce 8x10+ sizes?

See above. Any higher-mp camera will give you consistently more detailed larger prints, but none have the action capability and reach of the E100.

I feel like this camera MIGHT be a bit specialized for my use and
maybe something with a little less speed and higher quality could
be a good idea. But..... I'd like to hear from you!

Excellent 8x10s can be achieved with the E100, and some of those can be pushed to larger sizes. It's really not that specialized, although its strengths are not in the area of higher resolution.

Being new to photography, you may want to develop your skills shooting items you already enjoy. If you want to capture and be close to the action, the E100 should meet your needs. You'll still be able to get nice shots of babes on the beach or a colorful sunset, but some of the detail may be lost when you print to 11x14 and larger sizes. If you want detailed landscapes, still-lifes, or portraits, go with a higher mp camera. You'll still be able to get some of those action shots, but you'll miss a lot of them until you learn to anticipate the action, and you'll never be as close with as much detail as the E100 would provide.

Here are thumbnails for a couple sequences I shot with the E100 shortly after purchase. Technically they're not great (that's the photographer's problem, not the camera's), but the 8x10 and 7x14 prints came out quite well. However 'average' they may appear, they captured exactly what they were meant to (click on the t'nails to see the images):
http://www.pbase.com/jrad/fps

Above all, buy something soon and start shooting -- you won't develop any skills without a camera in your hands. With a little searching, the E100 can be had for a steal, leaving you cash to purchase a decent higher-mp camera as a backup.
-jrad

 

[CG012202]

Jrad,

That settles it! Where can I find one for cheap? Do I avoid ebay?

Also what accessories should I add to the main package?

Kind Regards,
Colin

I am seriously considering a E-100RS after some advice from some
knowledgable people. I am new to photography.

[...]

I am a bit worried that after I become experienced with the camera,
I will be desiring something with a higher resolution. As far as I
can tell, not much is availible with the zoom power and stablized
lens with a higher resolution for such a reasonable price. I have
about $1000 USD to spend.

What does everyone think? Will I be happy with the quality of the
shots? I am not overly impressed by the samples in the gallery but
my eye is very unexperienced.

If you mean the shots shown at
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/olye100rs/default.asp?page=3
note that none of these are action shots, which the E100 was
designed for. They're still reasonably nice images and could be
made better in Photoshop or other image processing program.

Your concerns are shared by most of us. Where is that one
reasonably priced camera with high-mp ccd; long-reach, low-light,
and high-quality zoom lens having decent macro capability; and the
ability to capture multiple frames per second? You're right, there
is none, so we compromise. I started with a D400Z to get into
digital, moved up to a C2100 because of its wealth of features, and
recently got an E100 to handle action shots. All three are
useful, but recently I find myself reaching for the E100 more than
the 2100. As you become more experienced, you'll decide what's
more important for the types of images you most enjoy shooting.

The E100 appears to have most of what you want except the high-mp
ccd. In that respect, consider that a missed shot yields a 0-mp
image. With up to 15 fps and precapture, missed shots with the
E100 are rare. In addition, the 10X IS zoom allows you to shoot
from the beach and put all the 1.4+mp of the camera on your target.
To achieve the same frame with a higher resolution ccd but
shorter-reach lens, you'll have to sacrifice some of those pixels.
Another thing to consider is that under lighting conditions
commonly found on the water, the E100's fastest shutter speed of
1/10,000 sec can really stop the action.

What would be another option for a
camera that is reasonably fast, has good zoom but has a higher
resolution capability that would allow me to produce 8x10+ sizes?

See above. Any higher-mp camera will give you consistently more
detailed larger prints, but none have the action capability and
reach of the E100.

I feel like this camera MIGHT be a bit specialized for my use and
maybe something with a little less speed and higher quality could
be a good idea. But..... I'd like to hear from you!

Excellent 8x10s can be achieved with the E100, and some of those
can be pushed to larger sizes. It's really not that specialized,
although its strengths are not in the area of higher resolution.

Being new to photography, you may want to develop your skills
shooting items you already enjoy. If you want to capture and be
close to the action, the E100 should meet your needs. You'll still
be able to get nice shots of babes on the beach or a colorful
sunset, but some of the detail may be lost when you print to 11x14
and larger sizes. If you want detailed landscapes, still-lifes, or
portraits, go with a higher mp camera. You'll still be able to get
some of those action shots, but you'll miss a lot of them until you
learn to anticipate the action, and you'll never be as close with
as much detail as the E100 would provide.

Here are thumbnails for a couple sequences I shot with the E100
shortly after purchase. Technically they're not great (that's the
photographer's problem, not the camera's), but the 8x10 and 7x14
prints came out quite well. However 'average' they may appear,
they captured exactly what they were meant to (click on the t'nails
to see the images):
http://www.pbase.com/jrad/fps

Above all, buy something soon and start shooting -- you won't
develop any skills without a camera in your hands. With a little
searching, the E100 can be had for a steal, leaving you cash to
purchase a decent higher-mp camera as a backup.
-jrad

 

[lgs29847]

Jrad,

That settles it! Where can I find one for cheap? Do I avoid ebay?

Also what accessories should I add to the main package?

Kind Regards,
Colin

Fry's in Sunnyvale, CA has the E-100RS price tagged at $397, good through 3/23. Unfortunately, that's today

 

['UZ'pShoot'ERS']

You'll probably be better off with an UZI and it's extra pixels in burst/sequencial mode...It's only 2.5fps but it will get several shots of good quality in a sequence. doesn't sound like you need 5, 7.5 or 15fps for what you plan on doing..

The only other choice with "IS" would be the monster Sony cd1000 or the Canon Pro90IS which has slightly more pixels & a few more features... All can be had for less than the grand you have available. You might want to get a B-300 telephoto to go along with most of those cameras for even more reach...

Hi Everyone,

I am seriously considering a E-100RS after some advice from some
knowledgable people. I am new to photography.

I will be shooting mostly shots of a sport called kiteboarding. It
is not extremely critical to get "that" shot like in baseball when
a ball is contacting a bat. But more likely to get a better shot of
the perfect moment with more bursts. The zoom and stabilization
seem like essential features as well. I understand that my largest
prints will be 8x10's.

To get an idea of the type of shots I'll be taking check out;
http://www.kitebeach.com
click on videos at the bottom
3rd quicktime in for example

Sometimes I will shoot from a boat but mostly will be shooting from
land.

I am a bit worried that after I become experienced with the camera,
I will be desiring something with a higher resolution. As far as I
can tell, not much is availible with the zoom power and stablized
lens with a higher resolution for such a reasonable price. I have
about $1000 USD to spend.

What does everyone think? Will I be happy with the quality of the
shots? I am not overly impressed by the samples in the gallery but
my eye is very unexperienced. What would be another option for a
camera that is reasonably fast, has good zoom but has a higher
resolution capability that would allow me to produce 8x10+ sizes? I
feel like this camera MIGHT be a bit specialized for my use and
maybe something with a little less speed and higher quality could
be a good idea. But..... I'd like to hear from you!

I appreciate any input or comments.

All the best,
Colin

--'Happy Shootin' !!!'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS' http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooterMe & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. Weather It 'IS' Nobler To Suffer Natures Outrageous Slings & Arrows? Or Go With Adobe? That's My Story & I'm Stickin To It. Take It Or Leave It c2100uz/e100rs (in that order)

 

[jrad]

That settles it! Where can I find one for cheap? Do I avoid ebay?

I think ebay can be side-stepped with a little effort searching on-line sources, although some E100 buyers on the forum have purchased them from half.com (or whatever ebay calls it) relatively painlessly. Frye's in southern California has had them in the $400 - $500 range recently. If you're not in that area, the best I can suggest is to start a new thread here indicating a desperate need to locate an E100. Some of the posters here are specialists in finding and announcing bargains. Unfortunately, my skills such as they are lie elsewhere.

Also what accessories should I add to the main package?

I'd consider only a few to be essential, but others are desireable. The E100 stores images on both CF and SM cards, so you can choose either or both; in any case, get the largest capacity you can afford, because those 7.5 or 15 fps eat memory. http://www.newegg.com generally has the best prices for 128mb CF and SM cards in their 'Mr. Flash' brand, which is reliable despite the cheesy name. Another essential (for me) is a combination USB CF/SM card reader; you can download images to your computer using a USB cable from the camera, but for me the convenience of a dedicated reader is worth the $30 or so. Additional batteries are a must. Olympus supplies a nice charger and one 4-batt set of decent NiMH batteries, but you'll find having 2 or 3 extra 4-batt sets to be essential. You can get 1600 or 1800 maHr Rayovacs locally or try http://www.thomasdistributing.com for Powerex batts. A fourth essential (for me) is a UV-Haze filter to protect against lens scratches. Hoya and Tiffen are decent brands, but you can spend more for Heliopan or B+W if you have extra cash. The filter diameter is 49mm. http://www.2filter.com has just about any filter you may want, as does http://www.bhphotovideo.com The next to last essential is a lenspen or other means of cleaning the lens for those occasional 'oops' events. Finally, get a decent bag/case to carry the camera, cards, batts, and other gear that accumulates. Everyone has a favorite brand, so the only helpful suggestion I can give is to get one that's roomy enough to carry what you think you'll be carrying without being too cumbersome. LowePro and Tamrac are popular and offer a variety of sizes and styles, but frankly, you may find something suitable at WalMart or Best Buy in an off brand.

The list of desireables is long and depends on your interests. I have several other filters (polarizing, neutral density, star) that occasionally come in handy. You can also attach teleconverters that extend the zoom's reach; Olympus has the B-300 (advertised 1.7X) and A-200 (advertised 1.4X) - the B-300 is getting really hard to find and requires a 49--> 55mm step up ring. I have both, and the A-200 (49mm thread) is quite happy at the end of my E100. The Olympus B-28 and Tiffen 0.75X Megaplus (needs a 49--> 43 step down ring) are both nice wide angles, but there are others with acceptable optics. For macro shots, the Olympus B-Macro (needs 49--> 55mm step up ring) is really nice.

Again, these are not essential for you to enjoy the E100, or any camera for that matter. The lenses I listed take advantage of the E100s capabilities, and you may find them useful eventually.

Yikes, almost forgot two other essentials. No matter what camera you use, an image editing program is mandatory. The other essential is this forum, and it's the best bargain on the list.

I hope you're successful in locating an E100. I was really pleased when I got my C2100, but I'm having even more fun with its faster little brother.

Regards
-jrad

 

[jrad]

You'll probably be better off with an UZI and it's extra pixels in
burst/sequencial mode...It's only 2.5fps but it will get several
shots of good quality in a sequence. doesn't sound like you need 5,
7.5 or 15fps for what you plan on doing..

Did you see the stuff he was planning to shoot? I've seen those guys do their tricks, and sometimes they suffer the full-body equivalent of whiplash. With only 2.5fps and no precapture, catching some awesome wipeouts would be nearly impossible.

The only other choice with "IS" would be the monster Sony cd1000 or
the Canon Pro90IS which has slightly more pixels & a few more
features... All can be had for less than the grand you have
available.

As good as the Pro90 is, I think it's even slower that the 2100. Haven't there been some confirmed low-light issues with it?

-jrad

 

[fotops]

Colin:

I shoot sports regularly.

1-2mp cameras are fine for web art, can be questionable for extended printing needs

When they're happening right in front of me. Basketball, tennis, baseball on the diamond are very, very gettable with the c-2100. Maybe easier with the 100rs.

Soccer/football present a challenge because of distance. Half the field is more predictable.

But you're talking a whole lot farther that that, aren't you.

You need to go canon d-60 with 500-600mm worth of real fast (f2.8) pro i/s glass, and probably the pro that comes with it.

With all those extra pixels you can back off, have more room in the viewfinder to keep chase on the activity.

My 2¢

--LarryB

 

[CG012202]

Hi Larry,

Actually there is usually a "show off" spot close to land that people do their tricks at. This is so that if a kite is dropped, it's a short swim. Also the flatter water close to shore makes for more predictable take-off/landing and they also do it for crowd factor.

Usually I'll be within approx. 100 feet for most shots.

Thanks for the advice!
Colin

Colin:

I shoot sports regularly.

1-2mp cameras are fine for web art, can be questionable for
extended printing needs

When they're happening right in front of me. Basketball, tennis,
baseball on the diamond are very, very gettable with the c-2100.
Maybe easier with the 100rs.

Soccer/football present a challenge because of distance. Half the
field is more predictable.

But you're talking a whole lot farther that that, aren't you.

You need to go canon d-60 with 500-600mm worth of real fast (f2.8)
pro i/s glass, and probably the pro that comes with it.

With all those extra pixels you can back off, have more room in the
viewfinder to keep chase on the activity.

My 2¢

--
LarryB

 

[fotops]

Colin:

OK, that takes care of distance.

The ability to shoot sports requires, anticipation, positioning, coordination and a lot of patience.

This is not an easy sport to do, say, five takes of a given shot, until you get it right, so you'll need to be real patient.

ya, spend the $500 first, to find out. if it doesnt the price of the d60 will be coming down.

I dont think we're gonna see a 3-4+mp uzi or e-100rs.

good luck!--LarryB

 

[CG012202]

Thanks Larry! I will post "results" asap.

Colin:

OK, that takes care of distance.
The ability to shoot sports requires, anticipation, positioning,
coordination and a lot of patience.
This is not an easy sport to do, say, five takes of a given shot,
until you get it right, so you'll need to be real patient.

ya, spend the $500 first, to find out. if it doesnt the price of
the d60 will be coming down.

I dont think we're gonna see a 3-4+mp uzi or e-100rs.

good luck!
--
LarryB

 

[Inigo Montoya]

I have to admire your choice in digicams.... here's my history (look familiar?):

July 1999 - D400z
October 2001 - C2100UZ
February 2002 - E100RS

Great post by the way... put me down for a "yeah, me too" with all of it. There's simply no comparison with the speed of the E100. The first time you hold the shutter down at 15fps you believe . You also soon believe that you're gonna need more/larger memory cards to hold all those shots!

With $1000 to spend, and the E100 on again / off again for $399 or so at Fry's, I'd wait for the next sale and pick one up, then set the other $600 aside, or if starting from scratch, spend some of the rest on a B300, extra batteries, multiple memory cards, a reader, camera case, etc.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Just how much would that cost? His budget is $1,000.

You need to go canon d-60 with 500-600mm worth of real fast (f2.8)
pro i/s glass, and probably the pro that comes with it.

 

[CG012202]

Thanks for the input! Everyone is extremely helpful here!

One thing, what's a B300?

With $1000 to spend, and the E100 on again / off again for $399 or
so at Fry's, I'd wait for the next sale and pick one up, then set
the other $600 aside, or if starting from scratch, spend some of
the rest on a B300, extra batteries, multiple memory cards, a
reader, camera case, etc.

 

[jrad]

Thanks for the input! Everyone is extremely helpful here!

One thing, what's a B300?

The big hunk of glass connected to the E100 that extends the reach to about 640mm (35mm-equivalent) from the 10X IS lens' zoom max of 380mm (35mm equivalent):



For comparison, the A-200 (1.4X, about 530mm 35mm-equivalent) is on the left, and an extended Hoya rubber collapsable (sp) lens hood is on the right. The latter is another semi-essential, which you might find useful for the kiteboarding shots. The B-300 is really hard to come by, although there are a couple sources overseas and one in Idaho that periodically have shipments. The A-200 is still found in some US shops.
-jrad

 

[jrad]

I have to admire your choice in digicams.... here's my history
(look familiar?):

July 1999 - D400z

April, same year. It cost slightly more than the UZi & E100, and I was glad to get it.

October 2001 - C2100UZ

August, same year.

February 2002 - E100RS

Yup.

Great post by the way... put me down for a "yeah, me too" with all
of it. There's simply no comparison with the speed of the E100.
The first time you hold the shutter down at 15fps you believe .
You also soon believe that you're gonna need more/larger memory
cards to hold all those shots!

So you've shot macro pansies at 15 fps too, eh?

I'm getting nothing but 256mb CFs and 128mb SMs now. BTW, Olympus claims the max size SM for the 400Z is 32mb. I checked, and it's comfortable with 128mb. That's a lot of pansies.

With $1000 to spend, and the E100 on again / off again for $399 or
so at Fry's, I'd wait for the next sale and pick one up, then set
the other $600 aside, or if starting from scratch, spend some of
the rest on a B300, extra batteries, multiple memory cards, a
reader, camera case, etc.

Another item to consider, although not immediately, is the 2-year Oly warranty extension. Typically I'm not one to buy those, but it includes a free cleaning/general service, and with the posts about hot/dead pixels at long shutter speeds, it may be worth it just to have the opportunity for a low-cost refurbishing beyond the normal warranty period. As someone else mentioned, it's unlikely we'll see a reasonably priced UZi or E100 replacement for awhile.
-jrad

 

['UZ'pShoot'ERS']

Good point. You're probably right....He could probably get away with 7.5fps but wouldn't suffer from using 15fps either...Wouldn't suffer the blackscreen between frames with those framerates either so following would be easier too...

You'll probably be better off with an UZI and it's extra pixels in
burst/sequencial mode...It's only 2.5fps but it will get several
shots of good quality in a sequence. doesn't sound like you need 5,
7.5 or 15fps for what you plan on doing..

Did you see the stuff he was planning to shoot? I've seen those
guys do their tricks, and sometimes they suffer the full-body
equivalent of whiplash. With only 2.5fps and no precapture,
catching some awesome wipeouts would be nearly impossible.

The only other choice with "IS" would be the monster Sony cd1000 or
the Canon Pro90IS which has slightly more pixels & a few more
features... All can be had for less than the grand you have
available.

As good as the Pro90 is, I think it's even slower that the 2100.
Haven't there been some confirmed low-light issues with it?

-jrad

--'Happy Shootin' !!!'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS' http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooterMe & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. Weather It 'IS' Nobler To Suffer Natures Outrageous Slings & Arrows? Or Go With Adobe? That's My Story & I'm Stickin To It. Take It Or Leave It c2100uz/e100rs (in that order)

 

['UZ'pShoot'ERS']

I have to admire your choice in digicams.... here's my history
(look familiar?):

July 1999 - D400z
October 2001 - C2100UZ
February 2002 - E100RS

Great post by the way... put me down for a "yeah, me too" with all
of it. There's simply no comparison with the speed of the E100.
The first time you hold the shutter down at 15fps you believe .
You also soon believe that you're gonna need more/larger memory
cards to hold all those shots!

With $1000 to spend, and the E100 on again / off again for $399 or
so at Fry's, I'd wait for the next sale and pick one up, then set
the other $600 aside, or if starting from scratch, spend some of
the rest on a B300, extra batteries, multiple memory cards, a
reader, camera case, etc.

--'Happy Shootin' !!!'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS' http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooterMe & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. Weather It 'IS' Nobler To Suffer Natures Outrageous Slings & Arrows? Or Go With Adobe? That's My Story & I'm Stickin To It. Take It Or Leave It c2100uz/e100rs (in that order)

 

[Michael S.]

hi colin!

I would suggest, forgive me for that in an olympus-forum, you think about
the canon powershot 90IS!

it has the same 10xlens with f2,8-f3,5, but has an 3 MP-CCD with
effektive 2,6MP - so the best of all those 10x zoom cameras!

AND - one thing what neither the c2001uz or the e-100rs have - an
external flash-shoe!!!

take a look at the reviews!

kind regards,

Michael S.

(Oly E-20p, E-100rs, C/D 40z)

p.s. - I would love to have more MP on my E-100rs!

Hi Everyone,

I am seriously considering a E-100RS after some advice from some
knowledgable people. I am new to photography.

I will be shooting mostly shots of a sport called kiteboarding. It
is not extremely critical to get "that" shot like in baseball when
a ball is contacting a bat. But more likely to get a better shot of
the perfect moment with more bursts. The zoom and stabilization
seem like essential features as well. I understand that my largest
prints will be 8x10's.

To get an idea of the type of shots I'll be taking check out;
http://www.kitebeach.com
click on videos at the bottom
3rd quicktime in for example

Sometimes I will shoot from a boat but mostly will be shooting from
land.

I am a bit worried that after I become experienced with the camera,
I will be desiring something with a higher resolution. As far as I
can tell, not much is availible with the zoom power and stablized
lens with a higher resolution for such a reasonable price. I have
about $1000 USD to spend.

What does everyone think? Will I be happy with the quality of the
shots? I am not overly impressed by the samples in the gallery but
my eye is very unexperienced. What would be another option for a
camera that is reasonably fast, has good zoom but has a higher
resolution capability that would allow me to produce 8x10+ sizes? I
feel like this camera MIGHT be a bit specialized for my use and
maybe something with a little less speed and higher quality could
be a good idea. But..... I'd like to hear from you!

I appreciate any input or comments.

All the best,
Colin