i have a question.

[comberbottom]

my question is:
is image stabilization really worth an extra hundred bucks?
i'm planning on buying an dslr this summer and the olympus e-510 or e-410 seem perfect for me. and since the only real difference between the two is image stabilization i was wondering if you think i should spend the extra money.

EDIT: i just went to the olympus website and looked up the e-410, and there it says that there is image stabilization built into the body of the camera. which leaves me thinking, what exactly IS the difference between the two?

[DEvianT]

Yes IS is worth extra money. It stops you missing shots on a regular basis.

[stickman10]

IS is great for people who have a tenancy towards the shakes. There's noting worse then a self blurred image, believe my wife takes dozens of them!!! All joking aside, the IS lenses are definitely worth the extra $$$!!!