Hi,
If your main criteria is weatherproof sealing then I think the E-1 is ideal for you. There are not many other DSLR bodies with weatherproofing - the ones that come to mind are the Canon 1D and 1Ds, both which are significantly more expensive than the E-1.
Users at the Olympus SLR forum are quite happy with their E-1 (ignoring the trolls, of course), however there are a few disadvantages that you need to be aware of.
Firstly, the range of lenses are very limited and are all expensive, but they are high quality.
Secondly, the 4/3 system is still very new and unproven in the field so there's always some air of uncertainly as to whether the system will last or end like the OM system.
Third, in my personal opinion Olympus accessories are usually much more expensive than "equivalent" accessories of other brands. For example, my Olympus FL40 flash costs about the same as my Canon 550EX flash, but the Canon flash has more power and more features. I think there is also a similar situation with battery grips from both brands.
However, I still think that the E-1 is a good deal if you are willing to get past those three points.
Good luck in your decision!
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