Panasonic US production problems reloaded. Also the 20mm out of Stock :(

Yesterday I had to share the bad news that Amazon US deleted your 12-35mm X lens preorders “Due to a lack of availability“. Now 43rumors readers made me notice that even the 20mm f/1.7 lens is out of Stock in any major store like Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Samys, J&R and so on…
Three years I do write on 43rumors….three years I see Panasonic having constant US supply problems on almost all most requested products. P.S.: Olympus also had some delay with the E-M5 shipment but preorders are now shipping at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

P.S: Updated Panasonic lens/camera rebates list:
1) The 3D lens is in Stock for $49 only at BHphoto and for $67 at Amazon.
2) Panasonic GF3 with 14mm lens for $379 at Amazon.
3) Panasonic 14-140mm for $499 at Amazon and BHphoto.
4) The Panasonic 45-175mm X lens is now in Stock for $299 at BHphoto. For $282 at Samys.
5) The 14-42mm normal lens (not X!) is in Stock for $99 at Amazon and BHphoto.
6) The 14-42mm X lens is in Stock for $328 at Amazon.

New Olympus 75mm and Panasonic 12-35mm X preorder in Germany and UK.

Good Morning! Before to start with the new rumor week I want to let know my German and UK reader that the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 is now available for preorder at Amazon Germany (Click here) and Amazon UK (Click here). Unlike it was with the Panasonic 12-35mm X lens I still haven’t found any review of that lens. Have you?
The Panasonic 12-35mm X is now also available for preorder at Amazon Germany (Click here) and Amazon UK (Click here). About that lens we already know everything :)

USA and Asia Preorders:
The Olympus 75mm lens can be preordered at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here). And Adorama has also the accessories: Olympus LH-61F, Metal Lens Hood (Click here) and the Olympus LC-61, Metal Front Lens Cap (Click here).
The Panasonic 12-35mm X lens can be preordered at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here), Amazon Japan (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).

New Seb Farges GH2 anamorphic video (and refurbished Olympus list)


On top yo can watch the latest video from Seb Farges shot with the GH2 and the famous little and unexpensive [shoplink 25880 ebay]Berthiot Hypergonard 1.75X (here on eBay)[/shoplink. Enjoy!

For all of you that like me love to buy good stuff for a low price check the list of the latest European refurbished Olympus cameras at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink]. Here is just a short list of the many cameras/lens/accessories you can find there. As usual first ending auctions are on top:
[shoplink 31426 ebay]Olympus E-PL1 double kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 31427 ebay]Olympus E-PL2 double kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 31428 ebay]Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 31429 ebay]Olympus MAL-1 macro light[/shoplink] [shoplink 31430 ebay]Olympus MCON-P01 MACRO Converter[/shoplink] [shoplink 31431 ebay]Olympus FL-14 Flash[/shoplink] [shoplink 31432 ebay]Olympus E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 31433 ebay]Olympus E-P3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 31434 ebay]Olympus E-PL3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 31435 ebay]Olympus E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 31436 ebay]Olympus E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 31437 ebay]Olympus 40-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 31438 ebay]Olympus E-PL2 double kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 31439 ebay]Olympus E-P3 double kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 31440 ebay]Olympus PenPal[/shoplink] [shoplink 31441 ebay]Olympus 14-150mm lens[/shoplink]

First GF3 kit discontinued (US deals reminder)

Panasonic US is clearing their GF3 stocks and the Brown kit has now been discontinued. For that price the GF3 is a nice deal unless you really need the minor upgrades the newer GF5 has to offer.

And here are the updated Panasonic US deals. Of course we non US readers can buy from those stores but you have to pay import taxes on any product. BHphoto has a nice calculator for that. If you find prices like that in Europe or Asia drop me a message at 43rumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

Panasonic camera rebateslist at BHphoto. Panasonic lens rebate page at BHphoto.
1) The 3D lens is in Stock for $49 only at BHphoto and for $67 at Amazon.
2) Panasonic GF3 with 14mm lens for $369 in White at Amazon and BHphoto.
3) Panasonic 14-140mm for $499 at Amazon and BHphoto.
4) The Panasonic 45-175mm X lens is now in Stock for $299 at BHphoto. For $282 at Samys.
5) The 14-42mm normal lens (not X!) is in Stock for $99 at Amazon and BHphoto.
6) The 14-42mm X lens is in Stock for $328 at Amazon.
7) The Panasonic 45-200mm lens sells for $199 at Samys.
8 ) The Black GX1 with X kit lens is in Stock for $739 at Amazon and BHphoto and $619 with the 14-42mm lens at Amazon and BHphoto.
9) Panasonic GF3 lens with 14mm pancake for $379 at Amazon.
10) GH2 body for $749 at Amazon. GH2 with 14-42mm lens is in Stock for $799 at Amazon. GH2 with 14-140mm lens for $1,179 at Amazon.

Panasonic GX1 review (first 12-35mm cheater price and full Panasonic US deal roundup).

[shoplink 26836][/shoplink] Reghardware posted the full GX1 review: “Its superb build quality and ergonomics are matched with speedy performance and excellent image quality. It’s a little unnecessarily complicated to use and could do with a few more operational hints from the screen, but put in a little time with the manual and you’ll reap great rewards.” The GX1 like many other cameras and lenses got a huge discount thanks to the just launched Panasonic US June rebates. Something we Europeans cannot enjoy :(

First let’s say that the price “cheater battle” on eBay just started! The just announced 12-35mm Panasonic X lens is available for $1751 on [shoplink 31399 ebay]eBay (via Japan reseller)[/shoplink]. As usual Asian resellers will be the first to ship you the lens but it’s quite an extra you have to pay for it!!!

And now let’s see the opposite of a bad deal :) Take a look at the nice overview of all Panasonic camera rebates can be seen at BHphoto. And another Panasonic lens rebate page is also at BHphoto. I updated the list I posted yesterday including the new entries and the Olympus E-PL1:
1) Olympus E-PL1 for $251 at Amazon.
2) Panasonic 14mm pancake for $260 at Amazon.
3) The 3D lens is in Stock for $49 only at BHphoto and for $67 at Amazon.
4) Panasonic GF3 with 14mm lens for $369 in Brown at BHphoto and in White at Amazon and BHphoto.
5) Panasonic 14-140mm for $499 at Amazon and BHphoto.
6) The Panasonic 45-175mm X lens is now in Stock for $299 at BHphoto. For $282 at Samys.
7) The 14-42mm normal lens (not X!) is in Stock for $99 at Amazon and BHphoto.
8.) The 14-42mm X lens is in Stock for $328 at Amazon.
9) The Panasonic 45-200mm lens sells for $199 at Samys.
10) The Black GX1 with X kit lens is in Stock for $739 at Amazon and BHphoto and $619 with the 14-42mm lens at Amazon and BHphoto.
11) Panasonic GF3 lens with 14mm pancake for $379 at Amazon.
12) GH2 body for $749 at Amazon. GH2 with 14-42mm lens is in Stock for $799 at Amazon. GH2 with 14-140mm lens for $1,179 at Amazon.

 

USA: New Panasonic June rebates! (UPDATED with GH2 deal)

Our USA readers can enjoy some new priced drops offered by Panasonic USA. Here is the list:
1) The Panasonic 45-175mm X lens is now in Stock for $299 at BHphoto (Click here). For $282 at Samys (Click here). And at the moment of writing the white version is in Stock for $289 via Samys at Amazon (Click here).
2) The 14-42mm normal lens (not X!) is in Stock for $99 at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
3) The 14-42mm X lens is in Stock for $328 at Amazon (Click here).
4) The Panasonic 45-200mm lens sells for $199 at Samys (Click here).
5) The Panasonic 3D lens sells for $49 only at Samys (Click here).
6) The Black GX1 with X kit lens is in Stock for $739 at BHphoto (Click here) and $619 with the 14-42mm lens at BHphoto (Click here).
7) Panasonic GF3 lens with 14mm pancake for $379 at Amazon (Click here).
8) UPDATE: The Panasonic GH2 with 14-42mm lens is in Stock for $799 at Amazon (Click here). Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens for $1,179 at Amazon (Click here).

New Lens Preorders:
The Olympus 75mm lens can be preordered at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here). And Adorama has also the accessories: Olympus LH-61F, Metal Lens Hood (Click here) and the Olympus LC-61, Metal Front Lens Cap (Click here).
The Panasonic 12-35mm X lens can be preordered at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here), Amazon Japan (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).

E-M5 shipping next week in US (and Digitalrev E-M5 vs NEX-7 vs X PRO 1).

Digitalrev (Click here) posted a short Xpro1 vs OM-D E-M5 vs NEX7: “In the end, it’s not always about image quality. Certainly, if it was only about the best image quality then it would be the Fuji. By far. But a good camera is one that feels good for you to shoot with. Despite the fact that I think the OM-D has lost its OM identity, I do enjoy shooting with it. But I enjoyed shooting with the E-P3 also, and that is cheaper.”

Four 43rumors readers sent me the message that Amazon is finally shipping their E-M5 cameras:
Zandr: “Silver E-M5 w/ 12-50 ordered 3/17. Got estimated arrival (Thursday!) by email yesterday”
Linsa: “Shipping notice from Amazon this morning for my silver E-M5/12-50 kit. I placed my order on April 25th.”
Eric: “Black E-M5 body/50mm lens combo on March 16 (Amazon U.S.), and just received a notice that it will ship tomorrow.”
Lew: “Order you placed on March 04, 2012 (Order# 104-3496653-7853043). Estimated arrival date: June 05, 2012”

Links to the full Olympus E-M5 camera list at Amazon (Click here). There are now sixteen user reviews (Click here) and all extremely positive! But with a bit of a mystery the most sold mirrorless camera remains the E-PL1 (here is the ranking).

There are some new USA lens deals:
The Panasonic 14-42mm X lens is back in Stock for $329 only at Amazon (Click here).
The Olympus 14-42mm lens is back in Stock for $179 only at Amazon (Click here).
The Panasonic 14mm pancake lens is back in Stock for $269 only at Amazon (Click here).

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