E-100RS . Fast but enough image quality?

[Gene Miller77510]

I don't remember all the complaints about the Canon Powershot 90is, but there were a lot posted.

Everyone always wants better equipment and more mega pixels, it is our nature, and for people who shoot landscape the higher mega pixels seem to be a requirement.

Now as far as not having a hot flash shoe on top of a camera I don't see any real advantage. When I use to shoot weddings years ago I would never put a flash ontop of my camera. I always used a bracket so when I turned the camera for portrait shots the flash remained on top and not on the side of the camera which would cast unflattering shadows. When you shoot portrait type photos you want to flatter the person the best you can and also by having the flash as high as possible to through the shadows behind the subject makes for better photos. Olympus has done it right. No hot shoe forces you to become a better photographer and get yourself a flash bracket. If you're going to pay the high prices for these dedicated flashes I find it silly not to use a bracket. Just an old mans opinion.

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

 

[wcheng]

Hello Colin,

I would suggest for the time being get the C2100 and get a used or new A200 tele lens or a TCON-14 or a Canon TL-46. If you can find a B300, it would be best.

The sequence mode is quite good for sport event. I would also suggest buy some more memory at newegg.com so one can afford to discard some shots.

If you become serious about photography later, wait till the price of Canon D60 or the next generation of Olympus camera and you properly can still use the extra lens that you bought and use this camera as a back up.

The advantage of this approach is to try things out and learn the techniques without sink a lot of money first and buy as one progress. The C2100 is a very versital camera that you can use for many different occasions and have a lot of fun.

Some more advantage of the C2100.
It comes with:

• battery charger use AA size battery
• remote control
• record movies with sound (low resolutions)
• 49 mm tread

The disavantages are:

• only 2.1 meg
• expensive flash

Hope this help.

William

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

 

[knucklehead]

Is absolutely what you want.
I shot watersports last year with my 2100:

http://www.fototime.com/inv/69BCF269C22E1B7 Surf Shots Album

It was just enough to get learn all the problems with this type of shooting, and start to work through how to deal with them. The main thing I realized is that I really wanted a better burst mode and by far the best camera for that is the E100

OOOOPS... was gonna type out a long response, but gotta run

Here's my recomended shopping list:

E100
Large fast compact flash cards - check out Phils comparison article.
--- Forget about smart media ---

Good polarizing filter and deep lens hood - you'll be dealing with a lot of harsh
light and reflections.
B300 - if you can find one
If your computer supports it , get a firewire card reader (Lexar - $50 at B+H)

Have Fun With It All!

Hopefully in another week I'll be on the beach starting this years shooting.

Dave

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

 

[Daniella68313]

Hi Colin,

It depends on your needs, what you will be taking photo of. If you are mainly taking landscape and scenery, then avoid the E-100 because you will be disapointed with the lack of detail for landscape.

If you are shooting for sport action shots then you have the right camera. I have a 2.1mp C700 and i think 2.1 mp is not enough for lanscape, but for the rest its acceptable.

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

--Daniella http://www.pbase.com/zylenC7OO discussion group: http://www.homepet.com/cgi-bin/c700/UltraBoard.cgi

 

[jrad]

By way of response to a recent posting by this forum's resident Sorex trolii regarding the capabilities of 2.1mp digital cameras in capturing landscape/scenery images, please visit the following galleries to judge for yourself. I apologize in advance for assuming that anyone reading this would prefer to draw their own conclusions.
Oly C2100UZ: http://www.antonionunes.com/index.asp?l=2
Kodak DC280: http://www.animalu.com/pics/photos.htm

For additional anguish and despair, please visit the following to see examples of the E100's capabilities. The first listed even includes some incredibly disappointing, nay, utterly nauseating landscape/scenery images:
http://www.tiger-photographic.com/e100rs.html
http://www.camediagallery.com/english/gallery/inoue.htm
http://www.camediagallery.com/english/gallery/ishimaru_100-01.htm (scroll down)
http://www.camediagallery.com/english/gallery/unno.htm (scroll down)

Mick Jagger said it well a few decades ago: It's the singer, not the song.

-jrad