The Olympus E-P3 with 14-42mm Lens and Olympus Mini-Messenger Bag and 8GB SDHC Card is for sale with a $400 discount for a final price of $499 only at Adorama (Click here). The E-P3 is officially marked as “discontinued” at Bhphoto!
More US deals:
The Panasonic G3 sells for $249 at Amazon (Click here).
Also the GH2 and GX1 are discounted and selling well according to Amazon ranking (Click here).
Barcelona 2012 test Panasonic gh3 from The Windcharger on Vimeo.
For now only European can find the GH3 in Stock and shipping. For example at Wex UK and Wex DE or on eBay (via Slidoo). Amazon Japan should have the camera in Stock for the first time tomorrow. US and Canadian readers have to wait a bit before the camera will arrive massively in their stores. Some auctions can be found one Bay (via Slidoo) while GH3 accessories like battery grip and mic are alreayd in Stock on eBay (via Slidoo) .Let’s check some of the latest video mostly shot by regular 43rumors readers that were lucky enough to get the camera before Christmas. Enjoy!
A GH3 Codec Test on Vimeo.
A first GH3 audio test by FrugalFilmmakers on Vimeo.
GH3 vs Hacked GH2 vs Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera vs 5DMKIII shootout on Vimeo. And you have to guess which camera is which!
Another GH3 flies on an Cinestar 6 multirotor (Vimeo).
A first GH3 test by Jon Bryant on Vimeo.
Nice video of Bragg Creek on Vimeo.
GH3 and snow on Vimeo.
GH3 50p slow motion test on Vimeo.
Panasonic GH3 in Stock status and price check: [shopcountry 33624].
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Image on top. The “Full Frame” [shoplink 28222 ebay]OM-1 film camera[/shoplink].
In one year from now Sony will launch their Full Frame mirrorless system. I have absolutely no info yet if Olympus will get involved in that project. Sony and Olympus said that they will share their tech for future camera developments but there were never any talk about a joint adventure on the FF system. So it is highly unlikely it will happen but nevertheless there is a small chance. Sony desperately needs lenses for the system and the FF mirrorless system wouldn’t be a competitor of the MFT system because of the much higher price of the cameras.
And now, try to imagine a new joint FF system from Sony and Olympus. And Olympus making a $2500 Full Frame OMD camera….
Loading ...I am curious to here your opinion on that!
By the way, all OM film cameras were Full Frame! Here is the chronological ordered list of all OM film cameras ever made by Olympus. Click on the names to see them on eBay (ordered by first announced camera): [shoplink 28221 ebay]M-1[/shoplink], [shoplink 28222 ebay]OM-1[/shoplink], [shoplink 28223 ebay]OM-1 MD[/shoplink], [shoplink 28224 ebay]OM-1N[/shoplink], [shoplink 28225 ebay]OM-2[/shoplink], [shoplink 28226 ebay]OM-2N[/shoplink], [shoplink 28227 ebay]OM-2S/SP[/shoplink], [shoplink 28228 ebay]OM-3[/shoplink], [shoplink 28229 ebay]OM-3Ti[/shoplink], [shoplink 28230 ebay]OM-4[/shoplink], [shoplink 28231 ebay]OM-4T/Ti black and chrome[/shoplink], [shoplink 28232 ebay]OM-10[/shoplink], [shoplink 28233 ebay]OM-20 (OM-G)[/shoplink], [shoplink 28234 ebay]OM-30(OM-F)[/shoplink], [shoplink 28235 ebay]OM-40 (OM-PC)[/shoplink], [shoplink 28236 ebay]OM-77AF (OM-707)[/shoplink], [shoplink 28237 ebay]OM-88 (OM-101)[/shoplink], [shoplink 28238 ebay]OM-2000[/shoplink].
GX1:
There is a new deal on the GX1. You can get it with the Black X kit lens + T-Dimension AU SAA Power Cord / Adaptor + T-Dimension 3.0 LCD Protector + T-Dimension Cleaning Cloth for $582 at [shoplink 35816 ebay]T-Dimension on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. There are many GX deals coming and going all the time. The GX2 really can’t be far away from the announcement. And to get notified on new GX1 deal on eBay just login and save this search at Slidoo (if needed change country in settings). The Silver GX1 X kit is in Stock for $499 at Amazon (Click here).
35-100mm X:
The $100 rebate on the Panasonic X zoom is now available by Amazon (Click here) itself!
GH3:
The Gh3 is still out of Stock in regular stores like Amazon and BH. But some are auctions keep coming on eBay. Also in that case login and save that search on Slidoo to get notified.
17mm 1.8:
There is one single lens for sale via [shoplink 35817 ebay]Popflash (Click here)[/shoplink]. Save that search on Slidoo to get notifications.
What’s so special on the Olympus Trip 35mm?
First of all that Olympus sold ten million(!) of these cameras from the ’60’s to the early ’80’s. It has a super sharp 40mm f/2.8 lens. And Olympus managed to give you Automatic Exposure while the Trip 35mm uses no battery! How is it possible? It used a solar-powered selenium light meter.
It is a very compact camera with a rangefinder. I suggest you to watch this youtube review video to get an idea of the size and superb build quality of the camera. This was the perfect holiday camera of the time but also pro photographers used like the British photographer David Bailey.
That is simply put one of the most popular Olympus camera ever made. I doubt Olympus will make a digital version of it (fixed lens and compact design). But you never know…
And because they produced so many of them you can find plenty of auctions on [shoplink 35471 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. Or alternatively look at Slidoo eBay to slide through the results.
Lomography, Camerapedia, Robnunnphoto, Olympustrip35cult, Ken Rockwell,
There is a $100 discount on the 35-100mm X lens via Panacam at Amazon US (Click here). They also sell the other 12-35mm X zoom for $1050 (Click here).
And two E-M5 marked as “new unused” are being sold for $879 at Cameraland (via Slidoo).
Christmasy Things – SLR Magic 35mm T1.4 from Gerald Lee on Vimeo.
Panasonic GH3 – Review and User Experience – Part 8 at Soundimagesplus.
Hitler is unhappy about the Panasonic Lumix GH3 on youtube.
GH3 test , a file in Apple ProRes 422 – A first test low light on vimeo.
The E-M5 is the most voted and best camera of the year at DC.watch.
Olympus XZ-2 vs Nikon P7700 review at Camerahoarders.
New set of refurbished PEN cameras of all kind at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink].
Three E-M5 lens and flash kits sold for 900 Euro on [shoplink 35797 ebay]eBay UK[/shoplink].
Gerhard: “Just shoot a video on the new FUJI X-E1 and like to post the link on 43rumors if it fits the content. I used Olympus glass on a hacked GH2. https://vimeo.com/54762320”
Tennyson: “I’ve done a comparison between the 60mm macro and 75mm for general shooting: pattayadays.com”
Jackson: “Thought you might like this. According to this item, OM-Ds were used in making the latest Mad Max movie! http://if.com.au/2012/12/17/article/Mad-Max-Fury-Road-completes-principal-photography/RDSOIKXNKS.html“
