Opoinions on the Olympus E-510 digital camera?

im thinking of buying one, has anyone heard of of had any good of bad experiences?

I have an E-300 and an E-510. Olympus cameras are great quality and value. It is true the sensor is smaller than other DSLR's. This is only a problem when shooting at ISO levels above 1600, they have more noise than competitors. However, the cameras are also smaller and lighter, making it easier to lug them around all day. As for the lenses, there is a full range of digital Zuiko lenses for the cameras, all you will likely ever need and more. I have 4 total lenses for both my cameras, the 14-45mm and 40-150mm that came with my E-300 and the 14-42mm that came with my E-510. I also have a T-mount 420-800mm lens. The reality is that most non-professuionals will use the 14-45mm for almost all of their shooting. It fits the range mpost often used by everyday usage. I love the in body IS, even my manual only T-mount lens has IS. I have not had any bad experiences with my cameras at all. My camera even survived a three foot drop onto a carpet floor with no damage and no loss of function or quality. I found Olympus to be a better value and great quality. I recommend Olympus.

The only two issues that may be a problem: 1) the Olympus DSLR's have the smallest sensors of any DSLR, 2) there are fewer lenses available for those cameras, new or used when compared to Nikon and Canon.

Other than that they are a fine camera.