wow. thanks for the opinions. gave me quite a few valuable insights. =]
hmm, that said, would the dual kit package for the e-510 suffice for me to start out on photography? as in considering the kind of versatility i'll get with just the lenses bundled with it.
yes, more than suffice. you are not a professional so in fact, if you are happy with the focal lenghts offered by what, 14-45 right and 50-200 or something.. you can even use it forever.. especially if you only wish to post web size and print relatively smaller prints..
of course if it is not enough you can always buy more..
stuff like macro lenses, prime lenses with better maximum aperture for more versatility.. all these might come later.. it all depends on what you want. but for now, to learn the basics, to find out what you want to shoot, what you enjoy shooting most.. the twin kit lens is always a good starting point.
photography is more than just about equipment. it is about techniques, post processing, composition (most important) and understanding of light and in some cases, capturing the moment. of course equipment is important, but probably LESS important than most people give it credit for.
of course all this does not apply if you are a professional.. because in those cases it depends on what your client wants.. and of course in most cases people want significantly larger prints.. but if you are a hobbyist, to be honest, anything goes, so long as it isn't fungused lens
please remember that to exploit the most of your dslr you should also get some accessories, filters can come later, and are not that expensive if you buy into the consumer brands.. but a reasonably good tripod (especially since you want landscapes) and a camera bag and a dry cabinet/dry box would have to be purchased if they are not packaged.
