Olympus E-100 RS

Had it almost 2 years and am still learning. At the time it was the only offering that really specialized in action photography for the casual user. It has a 380mm zoom (10x optical) and takes 15 frames per second (1/10000sec shutter speed). It is still the only model in the Olympus range that offers that much zoom with that fast a shutter.

I don't think it really caught on because people were (and still are to some extent) caught in the mega-megapixel mindset. This camera is only 1.5 megapixel and perfect for viewing pics online. The 1368x1024 resolution can print up to a ~9x6 picture at 150 dps, so it isn't horrible for physical prints either. But what is the first question people ask about a digicam? Yep, megapixels. I've very rarely printed a photo and have never printed one to the maximum capability of these 5+ megapixel cameras; and the chances of *me* taking a photo worthy of blowing up is very low.

The feature I like least is the flash as it is useless past 7 feet. One day I'll pick up an auxillary flash and really snap some night shots!

Thanks for the compliment!

-- 1999 SVT #220 -- In retrospect, it was all downhill from here. RIP, CEG.