[shoplink 26836][/shoplink] Panasonic had a Question and Answer (Q&A) session with Mobile01 (Click here).

Our reader Jesper translated the most important parts:
1. GX1 and GF3 was developed at the same time. GX1 was named GF7
2. They are currently no plans for new colors, but it could change if the market demands it.
3. Shutter lag is an issue Panasonic will improve for future G serie
4. Silky-pix sucks, they will definitely improve that, but i will take time
5. Build quality of Panasonic lenses will improve, see Olympus new quality lenses.
6. Reason why they kept 460k screen is the concern of risk of decreased brightness for high density screen.
7. Tilt and swivel screen were not included due to the size.

I would like to hear from you if you also think that the low resolution screen and absence of tilting capabilities is a drawback on the GX1.

Reminder: Imaging Resource (Click here) is hosting a live Q&A on the GX1 (There will be IR editors only, no Panasonic representant).

Reminder_2: The GX1 is already in Stock in Asia at Digitalrev (PAL version). It should arrive in Europe and USA by end of December: [shopcountry 26836].

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Finally after lots of Panasonic deals, GF3 bundle (Click here) and compact cameras (Click here) we also have new Olympus deals right in time for Christmas time:

Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42 for 459.00 at Adorama (Click here).  But you must add to cart. The two lens kit (14-42 & 40-150) are $150 more $608 EPL2. Sales are limited to stock on hand only.
Olympus E-PL3 with 14-42 for 599 & the 2 lens kit $150 more $648 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

Olympus E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens $24 savings to $425 at Adorama (Click here). Not valid on the kits. Valid on stock on hand only.
Black E-Pm1 with 14-42 use coupon code S1442111
Brown E-Pm1 with  14-42 use coupon code S1442112
Pink E-Pm1 with 14-42 use coupon code S1442113
Purple  E-Pm1 with 14-42 use coupon code S1442114
Silver E-Pm1 with 14-42 use coupon code S1442115
White E-Pm1 with 14-42 use coupon code S1442116

The codes should work fine. Let me know if you have some issues!

And check the daily Amazon holiday deals (Click here) to see all deals (not only on cameras).

UPDATE: GH2 with 14-42mm lens in Stock for $749 at Amazon (Click here).

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I am currently placing my bid on some E-P1 and E-P2 at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink]. I was also waiting to see when the last generation of E-P3/PL3/PM1 cameras would hit the refurbished market. And finally here is the first [shoplink 27566 ebay]Brown Olympus E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink].
Below you read the list of all refurbished cameras and lenses that we Eruopean ONLY(!) an buy. As usual first ending auctions are on top:

[shoplink 27552 ebay]Olympus VF-2 external viewfinder[/shoplink] [shoplink 27553 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27554 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27555 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27556 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27557 ebay]White Olympus E-PL1 body only[/shoplink] [shoplink 27558 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27559 ebay]Silver Olympus E-P1 with 17mm pancake lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27560 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL2 with double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 27561 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 27562 ebay]Red Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27563 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27564 ebay]OlympusMAL-1 macro light[/shoplink] [shoplink 27565 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 17mm pancake lens and external flash[/shoplink] [shoplink 27566 ebay]Brown Olympus E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27567 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27568 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27569 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27570 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27571 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27572 ebay]Olympus 8-18mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27573 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27574 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27575 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27576 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27577 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27578 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL2 with double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 27580 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 27581 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27582 ebay]Red Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27583 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27584 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27585 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27586 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27587 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27588 ebay]Olympus 8-18mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27589 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-150mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27590 ebay]Black Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27591 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27592 ebay]Black Olympus E-P2 with 17mm pancake lens and external viewfinder[/shoplink] [shoplink 27593 ebay]White Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27594 ebay]Silver Olympus E-PL1 with double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 27595 ebay]White Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 27596 ebay]White Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink]

All filmakers will be happy to know that Zeiss announced the launch of plenty of new lenses in 2012. Chritian Bannert from Zeiss released an interview at FDtimes (Click here to download the pdf). That is what is coming:

1) In 2012, Carl Zeiss will add wider and longer focal lengths to their existing line of Compact Prime CP.2 lenses. The current ZEISS Compact Prime Lens set consists of 9 lenses.
2) Zeiss will also introduce a line of very compact and lightweight zoom lenses to complement the CP family.
3) Christian said, “We have the technological benefit that we believe can produce anamorphic lenses the likes of which no one has been able to do before. Our new anamorphic lenses will be on the market very soon. We would like to announce 2:1 anamorphic lenses next year, at NAB 2012, and show real products at IBC 2012.” The lenses will not be 1.3x squeeze—representatives at Carl Zeiss feel the real anamorphic look comes with 2x squeeze. Christian Bannert concluded, “This will be a complete family of anamorphic lenses, with all the focal lengths needed to shoot a movie. As experts in photographic lenses for more than 120 years, we know the specs and hurdles. We can offer something unique to the market. It will be really revolutionary.”

 

P.S.: The Zeiss CP.2 primes on [shoplink 15756 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

[shoplink 26836][/shoplink] You really don’t have to miss that! Imaging Resource (Click here) is hosting a live Q&A on the GX1. The Q&A itself will take place on the 12th at noon EST hete:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/GX1/GX1A.HTM#live-qa
Prepare your questions!!!!

And DCresource (Click here) posted the final GX1 review: “While the Lumix DMC-GX1 isn’t a big leap over the now the two year-old DMC-GF1, it doesn’t really have to be, as the GF1 was a very solid product“.

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P.S.: The GX1 is already in Stock in Asia at Digitalrev (PAL version). It should arrive in Europe and USA by end of December: [shopcountry 26836].

Before to talk about the GH2. There is a new GF3 + double lens deal at Adorama (Click here). Yesterday they sold the kit for $537, today they sell it for $499! The 14-42mm and 14mm pancake alone do cost $462 only when bought separately. The GF3 is almost for free now :)

GH2 and GH3
I still don’t have any confirmation that the GH3 is coming within the next 2-3 months. All I can say is that there will be a Panasonic announcement in January. Meanwhile the GH2 is slowly running out of Stock. And EosHD got an email from a reader saying that the GH2 is “end of line“. But as I told you months ago I suspect that in January we will see new GH2X kits with the new 14-42mm, 12-35mm and 35-100mm X lenses. And indeed there is no more GH2+14-42mm lens kit at Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here) and there are “only” 18 GH2-14-140mm kits left at Amazon (Click here). The price drops in USA have been massive but in Europe there was only a small price drop, but as long as I know Europe has never seen big price drop before a new camera announcement (they usually come AFTER).

One more thing: Here is the long list of today’s Amazon Deals (Click here to check it out).

Finally I got the news! The new Olympus high quality zoom lens will be announced on December 14! That’s Wednesday next week! Ironically that is also the last day Olympus has to present their financial results to avoid the delisting from Tokyo Exchange.

That’s all I know about the announcement: There will be a new zoom lens which has super-high-speed-AF, it has with powerzoom (it’s a video-lens!), it starts with 12mm and has NO constant aperture, it’s similar but equal to the [shoplink 23681 ebay]Olympus Four Thirds 12-60mm f/2.8-4[/shoplink], and has a high optical quality. I hope to get more info about the specs and price soon. But it sounds like this could become a “cheaper” alternative of the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 (or brighter) zoom that will be announced in January.

On Wednesday (6-7 am London time) you can follow the announcement live on 43rumors.

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