Oldest m43 cameras are on top at Amazon (+ new refurbished Oly cameras)

I noticed that since weeks the two most sold m43 cameras at Amazon (Click here to see the ranking) are the Olympus E-PL1 ($299) and the Panasonic GF2 ($345). Think three years ago, when we were still dreaming to get on our hands on a compact interchangeable lens camera. And now you can get it for $300! And they are selling more than the new GX1/GF3 or Olympus E-P3/E-PL3/E-Pm1!

Living in Europe I bought a couple of cameras for 170-250 Euro. E-P1 for me, E-P2 for my girlfriend, E-P1 for my girlfriends mother, E-PL1 for my brother, E-P2 for a friend, and another E-P1 for another friend. Most of them I bought at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink]. And here is the list of current refurbished cameras they offer:
[shoplink 28450 ebay]Black E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28451 ebay]Silver E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28452 ebay]White E-P1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28453 ebay]Black E-PL1 with double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28454 ebay]Black E-P2 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 28456 ebay]Silver E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28457 ebay]Black E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28458 ebay]Black E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28459 ebay]Black E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28460 ebay]Black E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28461 ebay]Black E-P2 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28462 ebay]Black E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28463 ebay]Black E-PL1 with double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28464 ebay]Black E-P2 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 28465 ebay]Silver E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28466 ebay]Black E-PL1 with kit lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28467 ebay]Black E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28468 ebay]Black E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink]

And many more are listed!

First SLR magic 12mm lens on eBay.

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The very first SLR magic 12mm f/1.6 lens is on auction on [shoplink 28264 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. This is quite a good lens (I tested one) but I still do’t know where you can buy it online. The lens is 2/3 of stops faster than the Olympsu 12mm lens. The SLR magic has a smooth aperture ring that will appeal filmmakers. The Olympus lens has AF an a better image quality. And, at leats in USA it’s getting soem interesting price drops at Amazon (Click here).

P.S.: The new SLR Magic 12-36×50 ED Spotting Scope for mFT is also available [shoplink 27827 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

First Olympus 12-50mm in Europe. 12mm for $704 at Amazon (and pancake X still missing).

I spotted the very first Olympus 12-50mm weather selaed Olympus lens at Foto Hans Keuzakamp in Holland. It’s certainly a nice looking lens despite the not so stellar specs. Wonder how it will look on my next digital OM camera :) If you are not from Holland you can rpeorder the lens at Adorama (Click here) and Amazon UK (Click here).

USA Deal: There has been another price dorp on the 12mm Olympus lens which is available at Amazon for $704 (Click here).

MISSING in USA: After four months the 14-42mm X lens still has never been in Stock in US stores! No way to find it at Amazon (Click here) and I guess you can wait even longer for the new GX1+14-42mm X kit (Click here). Really don’t knwo why Panasonic USA is that slow. It’s available since months here in Europe!

 

 

GH2 shows its potential again (+ new refurbished Oly cameras)

Christmas Shootout: Part 1 from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.

As you know Canon created a lot of buzz around the new C300 video camera. It’s a super technological and expensive DSLR styled toy made for professionals. The video on top shows a test made by Philip Bloom. Our friend Andrew Reid form EosHD (Click here) made one of those comparisons that will make us m43 owners again feel proud of Panasonic :) Andrew “proves” how the hacked “GH2 really is insane for resolution and the cleanness with which it downscales that 18MP CMOS to 1080p. The codec shows very little sign of AVCHD compression, well on par with the C300′s codec.” Of course we are comparing apple of oranges but damn, the GH2 costs fifteen times less than the Canon! Can’t wait to see what the GH3 can do… ;)

P.S.: Letsgodigital (Click here) tested the Olympus E-PL3 and the camera scores a rating of 85 points out of 100. And here is the new list of refurbished Olympus cameras. Reminder, these cameras can be bought by Europeans only! I already bought five cameras in one month for my family and friends:
[shoplink 27999 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28001 ebay]White Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28002 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28003 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28004 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL2 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28005 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL2 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28006 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28007 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28008 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28009 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28010 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28011 ebay]White Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28012 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28013 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL2 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28014 ebay]Brown Olympus E-Pm1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28015 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 28016 ebay]White Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 28017 ebay]White Olympus E-P1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink]

Olympus E-P3 and XZ-1 discounted. XZ-2 coming soon? And LX-6 too?


Although not a Micro Four Thirds camera the XZ-1 is one of those nice products you look to before to jump the m43 system. The camera is compact, has an incredible zoom lens and unlike the m43 cameras is super pocket-able. The price dropped below the $400 mark at Amazon (Click here). And the Panasonic LX5 is even cheaper (Click here to see it at Amazon). I heard that there will be very soon a new successor for both cameras. I guess it’s a matter of days only!

Micro Four Thirds deals:
The black Olympus E-P3 is now in Stock for $749 only at Amazon (Click here).
The super nice 12mm f/2.0 gets less expensive and now costs $743 at Amazon (Click here).

 

Save $175 on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 (Amazon).


For a limited time you can save $175 on the Panasonic GF3 when you purchase from Amazon.com (Click here). To take advantage of this offer, add the qualifying camera from the list below to your Shopping Cart, enter promotional code B5724RNG, and Amazon will automatically reduce the price at checkout. One discount per customer; limit of one product per customer. This offer is valid through January 7, 2012, or while supplies last. (Source: Amazon)

P.S.: There is a $10 price drop on the nice Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon (Click here).

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