(UPDATED with fixed links) Plenty of refurbished Olympus cameras on auction at Olympusmarket!

Americans might have the best deals but at least we europeans got a nice Olympus refurbished market. And in these days the market is selling plenty of new stuff!I am sure that time I will not cause a huge raise of the auction bets. There are simply to many refurbished cameras for sale! And here is the list of the auction ending in the next two days:

Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens ([shoplink 22585 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22597 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 22605 ebay]three[/shoplink], [shoplink 22607 ebay]four[/shoplink], [shoplink 22615 ebay]five[/shoplink], [shoplink 22624 ebay]six[/shoplink], [shoplink 22627 ebay]seven[/shoplink], [shoplink 22635 ebay]eight[/shoplink]).

Olympus E-P1 with 14-42mm lens ([shoplink 22592 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-P1 with 17mm lens ([shoplink 22593 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).

Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens ([shoplink 22586 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22596 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 22600 ebay]three[/shoplink], [shoplink 22601 ebay]four[/shoplink], [shoplink 22604 ebay]five[/shoplink], [shoplink 22608 ebay]six[/shoplink], [shoplink 22611 ebay]seven[/shoplink], [shoplink 22618 ebay]eight[/shoplink], [shoplink 22619 ebay]nine[/shoplink], [shoplink 22621 ebay]ten[/shoplink], [shoplink 22626 ebay]eleven[/shoplink], [shoplink 22628 ebay]twelve[/shoplink], [shoplink 22631 ebay]thirteen[/shoplink], [shoplink 22590 ebay]fourteen[/shoplink]).

Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm and Four Thirds 40-150mm lens ([shoplink 22599 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22602 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 22617 ebay]three[/shoplink], [shoplink 22617 ebay]four[/shoplink], [shoplink 22619 ebay]five[/shoplink]).

Olympus E450 with 14-42mm lens ([shoplink 22587 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22598 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 22606 ebay]three[/shoplink], [shoplink 22609 ebay]four[/shoplink], [shoplink 22616 ebay]five[/shoplink], [shoplink 22623 ebay]six[/shoplink], [shoplink 22629 ebay]seven[/shoplink], [shoplink 22634 ebay]eight[/shoplink]).

Olympus E450 with 14-42mm and 40-150mm lens ([shoplink 22612 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22622 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 22632 ebay]three[/shoplink]).

Olympus 9-18mm lens ([shoplink 22588 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22603 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 22610 ebay]three[/shoplink], [shoplink 22625 ebay]four[/shoplink], [shoplink 22630 ebay]five[/shoplink]).

Over 10 Olympus FL-14 flash for $99 ([shoplink 22589 ebay]Click here to see the acution[/shoplink]).
Over 10 Olympus 14-150mm lenses for $399 ([shoplink 22591 ebay]Click here to see the acution[/shoplink]).

Olympus 35mm macro lens ([shoplink 22613 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22594 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 22633 ebay]three[/shoplink]).

Olympus 40-150mm lens ([shoplink 22595 ebay]Click here to see the auction number one[/shoplink], [shoplink 22614 ebay]two[/shoplink]).

(Updated) First price drops on the GH2 in US stores (body only for $859).

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UPDATE: Sold out!

Wow, the GH2 is finally in Stock in US and they already have the first $50 price drop on the GH2 with 14-140mm lens at Amazon (Click here). And for those of you looking for the body only option there is one third party dealer selling the camera for $899 at Amazon (Click here and scroll down to “Midwest” dealer). The body only option is also in Stock for $859 at [shoplink 22656 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]…sold by US dealer!

P.S.: Those price drops are not realted with a possible GH3 release. I don’t expect the GH3 to be announced within 2011!!!

UPDATE: There is a 20% price drop on the GH2 at Amazon UK (Click here). That’s an interesting price for all European readers because it’s exactly 1.200 Euro and much cheaper than the best price I found in Germany (which is 1.430 Euro). Yes, you can buy it without any problem at Amazon UK even if you are not from UK!

Check price in other stores: [shopcountry 16254].

US deals (E-P2 with flash deal, lens price drop and where is the Panasonic 20mm lens?)

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You might have noticed that the popular Panasonic 20mm pancake is out of Stock in all biggest US stores: Amazon, Adorama, B&H, J&R. Can’t explain why! The upcoming 25mm f/1.4 Leica will certainly not replace that lens! Maybe Panasonic has some production issues?

While waiting for the new E-P3, US stores are running some deals on the “old” E-P2. At BHphoto (Click here) you can get the external flash for free when purchasing the E-P2 with lens. The total price is $653.

Also the GF2 is going to be replaced and that’s why there is a $100 instant rebate on the GF2+14-42mm kit at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and  J&R (Click here).

There have been a sensible price drop on the Panasonic 100-300mm lens. You can get it for $521 at Amazon (Click here).

The Panasonic GH2 is in Stock at Adorama (Click here) and Amazon (Click here).

One more thing: It will take a very long time before to see the Fuji X100 in Stock in US and Europe. Dealers are telling me that they still have no 100% reliable info about when they will have it in Stock. You can preorder the cameras at Amazon (Click here) and J&R (Click here). And if you don’t care about the price you can get the X100 now on [shoplink 19929 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Holga lenses for Micro Four Thirds now available!

[shoplink 22540 ebay][/shoplink] A couple of months ago Holga announced new lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system. I just noticed that they are now available on [shoplink 22540 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. For some reason I didn’t figure out the same lens is available in two different “codes”:

– The Holga “HLW-OP” is specifically branded as lens for Olympus lens ([shoplink 22540 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).
– The Holga “HLW-PLG” os specificall sold as lens for Panasonic G cameras ([shoplink 22541 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).

But they have the same specs so I think that it is just marketing making the difference here!

Specifications

  • Effective Focal Length: 25mm
  • Aperture: Fixed f/8
  • Focus: Manual Zone Focus
  • Lens Type: Plastic
  • Dimensions: 38x57mm
  • Weight: 38g

Can someone already show us some pictures? I didn’t find any via google!

UPDATE: A reader sent us the link to his image samples: http://iamclass.tumblr.com/. And a video is available here on youtube. Thanks Adam!

New Panasonic GH2 review at Quesabesde (US: Panasonic GH2 in Stock status)

Quesabesde reviewed the Panasonic GH2. The biggest complain they have is the lack of a headphone output that allows to monitor the incoming audio from the camera. But all thre rest of the review is very positive. The Gh2 is the best hybrid video/still camera on the market. And it will become even better once it gets hacked! Click here to follow the official GH2 “Stalin” hack development topic.

And now for US readers: Announced in September 2010 the Panasonic GH2 is finally “constantly” in Stock in US stores by late May 2011 (it took 8 months):

Black GH2 with 14-140mm lens at Amazon (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).
Black GH2 with 14-42mm lens at Adorama (Click here).
Silver GH2 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

P.S: Panasonic Lumix 100-300mm for $540 at Amazon (Click here).

(UPDATED) New US deals roundup (GH2 in Stock, GF2 and Panasonic lens massive discount!)

UPDATE: All GH2 kits are in Stock at Adorama:
Silver GH2 with 14-42mm lens (Click here).
Black GH2 with 14-42mm lens (Click here).
Black GH2 with 14-140mm lens (Click here).

The GH2 with 14-140mm lens is also in Stock at Amazon (Click here). All GH2 kits or body only options are going in/out of Stock all the time. So keep checking at Amazon (Click here).
The Silver GH2 with 14-42mm lens is in Stock at BHphoto (Click here).

There are two $100.00 Instant Savings at B&H (Offer ends UN 25 ’11):
The Panasonic GF2 with 14-42mm lens sells for $499 at BHphoto (Click here). And if you add the Panasonic 45-20mm lens Along the GF2+14-42mm kit you will pay only $149 more! The lens is here at BHphoto (Click here). In summary you can get the GF2+14-42mm+45-200mm lenses for $649 only!

The Olympus XZ-1 is in Stock for $449 at Adorama (Click here). But you have to use the Coupon Code “S8476632” to get the $50 discount.

The Fuji X100 is in Stock via third party resellers at Amazon (Click here). But you have to pay a nice extra for it!