UPDATE: Two Panasonic GH2 cameras are in Stock at Amazon (Click here)! It’s sold via “The Price Pros”. I bet it will be sold out soon in 5 minutes…
Good news folks. The new Panasonic lenses are in Stock at Amazon:
Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 for $389 at Amazon, via Vanns (Click here)
Panasonic 100-300mm for $599 at Amazon (Click here). It’s the first time we see that lens sold my Amazon itself!
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We were told that six Panasonic GH2 cameras are in Stock at simplyelectronics (Click here)!
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100-300mm is $599.95 … you’re written 389$ … copy-paste can be tricky :]
Ops! Corrected thanks!
Yes, I received a message from Amazon, last night, that my 100-300 has shipped.
Too bad the Camera that I want to attach it to is still MIA from them.
I just ordered a GH2 from Simply Electronics! Woo Hoo!
Still waiting on my GH2 preorder from Amazon.
I keep thinking that if they have the new lenses, the camera can’t be too far behind… but who know. The wait continues!
Ditto GH2 hopes. Fingers crossed.
Me too. Ordered the GH2 w/ 14-140 black from Amazon Oct 31st… Maybe within the week?!
Well folks, despite Amazon cancelling my order for a GH2, then Panasonic Direct putting my order in some sort of perpetual limbo, I just got off the phone with a very nice man at Arlington Camera (http://www.arlingtoncamera.com/shop/products/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_GH2K_Digital_Camera-11687-0.html) the link seems to be for a body only, which they didn’t have.
I asked if they had the GH2, he said they had three black GH2 kits with the 14-42mm in today. One of those should be at my door tomorrow, but if some of you are still looking, it might be worth a call to Texas.
I’ve been visiting 43rumors almost every hour for the past few days to get my hands on a GH2 an it just paid off. Got the second to last GH2s from “The Price Pros” on Amazon.
THANKS!!!!
I called Arlington Camera first thing this morning, and got a slow person on the line, and by the time this person went to the shelf they had already sold their two remaining cameras on another line and web-order, so they are gone. A shame, as this place is driving distance from my work, so it would have been immediate gratification.
Four by Six,
I’m sorry you missed out, I feel bad having taken away a camera you could have gotten locally (I live in New Hampshire and we tend get these things months after they are released, if ever). When I got my GF1 I had luck with Robert’s Camera in Indianapolis in the first week. I actually asked them to create a waiting list and put my name on it for the GH2, I will post here if I hear anything from them.
and only 120 dollars for shipping!
Simply Electronic seems to be a scam. Do a bit of online research before you buy!
$120 shipping from “The Price Pros” on the GH2’s currently available via Amazon. No thanks, I can wait a bit more…
The Price Pros are charging $120 for shipping on the GH2. Is it just me, or is that a little expensive? LOL! 😀
I placed order with Amazon on October 30. I recently visited Amazon and they had units from The Price Pros and placed an order with them through Amazon and then cancelled my October 30 in the system. The total price including shipping was $1,483.97 and the projection is that I will get my camera with 14-140mm lens Dec 13 – Dec 16, with shipping estimate Dec 10-Dec 13. I hope this will work. The Price Pros seems to be a fine outfit, they answered their phone promptly and Amazon ratings seem OK. At last look there was one in Stock… Al
Simply Electronics just sent me the following email regarding my GH2: “…is expected to be delivered within 2-5 working days”
They still show three in stock.
Yeah the 3-5 day shipping said $120, but the 2 day shipping was $30. I don’t know what was going on with that, but I got the 2 day and ended up spending $1001 with shipping.
For those in the USA- CameraWorld.com is showing the silver body with the 14-42 lens (2 left) and black body with the 14-140 lens (1 left!) They say they are in stock, free shipping in 1-2 days and they even knocked 10-15 bucks off the prices.
Hmm ordered from Simply Electronics but the stock is still 3. Not sure if I’ll actually get a camera.
I emailed them whether I was on back order or not. During that time I discovered the stock changed to 2. They responded with “expected to be delivered within 2-5 working day”.
This is so ridiculous to be jockeying for one or two cameras from this store or that. I cant believe I’ve been sucked into it, but here I am. Watching this site very closely for some good news!
GH2: Follow Focus Disabled in Firmware 1.0
Panasonic manager from Germany has confirmed information from Japan, that the follow focus feature in movie mode has been taken out of Firmware 1.0.
In other words, this is not possible with production units: http://www.vimeo.com/17390103
My personal guess is that Panasonic is trying to protect the AG-AF10 sales.
Source: http://vimeo.com/groups/gh1/forumthread:235149