RAH
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I've been thinking of going the same route myself. Keep us posted on how you like it. I see you didn't get the 40-150mm lens (comes with the 2-lens kit). I'm thinking it might be worth getting for the additional $75-$100. Anyway, the 70-300 certainly looks like the lens to get for birding.
Also, I've been thinking that Olympus might be coming out with a replacement pretty soon. I know this is always the worry, but the E-510 has been out for quite awhile, and they did just announce a replacement for the E-410 (the E-420). It seems to address some of the less-desirable aspects of the E-510, especially with AF in Live View mode - the E-420 focuses on a half-press, unlike the E-510.
Obviously you figured it wasn't worth waiting. Any info, thoughts?
Also, I've been thinking that Olympus might be coming out with a replacement pretty soon. I know this is always the worry, but the E-510 has been out for quite awhile, and they did just announce a replacement for the E-410 (the E-420). It seems to address some of the less-desirable aspects of the E-510, especially with AF in Live View mode - the E-420 focuses on a half-press, unlike the E-510.
Obviously you figured it wasn't worth waiting. Any info, thoughts?