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The long wait is over guys. The black Panasonic GH2 is in Stock at Amazon and Adorama!
Those are the kits you can find in Stock right now:
– Black Panasonic GH2+14-42mm at Amazon and Adorama
– Black Panasonic GH2+14-140mm at Amazon and Adorama
– SIlver Panasonic GH2+14-42mm at Adorama
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they are actually closed today because of the Blizzard that hit the east coast!! tried calling
“Processing takes an additional 3 to 4 days for orders from this seller.” I’m assuming that this is because of the US east coast snowstorm? I don’t recall Adorama through Amazon making this disclaimer before.
did you order?? because i already had a pre-order with Adorama, but havent gotten an emails from them yet!!
After reading this post 3 hours ago, I ordered from Amazon (fulfilled by Adorama) when it said it was in stock, but just now I just got an email telling me it’s not in stock and I’ll be waiting.
Oh well! Looks like many of us jumped on it at the same time. Bummer, I can’t believe there’s such a shortage of these cameras.
The GH2 and Nikon’s D7000 are both taking quite a long time to get to market. Perhaps camera manufactures should put a cork in their mouths and start announcing their cameras when they’re actually capable of selling them to people. Seriously!
Hi
I’m working from home; is there anything I can help you with?
Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
HelenO@adorama.com
I ordered a black Panasonic GH2 with 14-42mm lens yesterday night on Adorama website. I just called them a few minutes ago and although their store is closed today, the sales department is accepting calls. They did confirm that my order was successful and I should receive tomorrow a tracking number. Great!!!
Just called Adorama, only 3 employees made it in to take phone calls. My pre order placed 12/15 has been confirmed as fulfilled, should be shipping either today or tomorrow, depending if UPS can make it through the snow. Helen, above, also confirmed that the store is open today. I tried to order the camera over the phone and go into the store to pick it up today, but the phone rep said that there are no cameras available in the store, they are trying to fulfill pre orders first.
Can’t wait!
UPS and most major carriers will be unable to pick up and deliver any shipments today due to the travel conditions which are currently hazardous, with poor visibility due to blowing snow, plus a danger of strong winds up to 50 mph bringing down power lines and tree limbs.
We are currently asking customers to please allow for a one day delay to receive your order. (And hoping that it will improve tomorrow!)
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
HelenO@adorama.com
Now that’s what i call customer service – if you operated in the UK I’d be looking at you guys first!
I ordered about a week ago two 14-42 kits and they sent me this message today:
Hi,
We do finally have the 2 units for your order, we will get them ready to ship out shortly.
Thank you for shopping with us we appreciate your business.
Happy Holidays,
: )
I didn’t get that message. i hope the rep wasn’t pulling my leg.
This might be a little off subject. I’m looking to purchase the G2, been saving for this for awhile.Trying to get back into this. I do wonder if the price on this is going to drop, or is Panasonic going to replace this. On their website they don’t list the price for the G10 so are they going to replace these 2 cameras. Would like to know since this will be my camera for a few years. Any help you guys can give would be great.
All out of stock. Are they making these one at a time? Panasonic does a great job marketing but a really poor job when it comes time to deliver.
Saw it was available from Adorama last night. I live in New York, called Adorama this morning. They opened a couple of hours late because of the snow storm. There’s one scumbag trying to sell one on Amazon for $2500!
I was hoping I could just go to the store and buy one directly. They said they had had a few units in the warehouse, none in the store, but sold out right away. They expect more next week.
I’m leaving for Costa Rica on Friday and wanted it for the trip!
If I could also get a Voightländer Nokton 25mm, that would be gravy!
Rich, the Panasonic G10 has been discontinued. The Panasonic G2 is In Stock in Adorama and B&H Photo Video. Don’t know if it will be replaced soon or if price will go down soon.
Thanks…Since I’m just getting back into photography. I could get the G2 lens kit for $525 plus tax or get the body only GH2 for $675. What do you think would be the better way to go?
GH2. For not that much more you’re getting a much better camera, both stills and video. If there was a huge price difference between the two, then the question is whether video is worth it to you. If not, go with G2. If you think video could/would be handy, plus better stills than the G2, then go with the GH2 and shell out the extra dough (I’m only assuming, I don’t know the specs of the G2, but I’m guessing it’s not as sweet as the GH2).
I’m coming from both stills and video, so video is really important to what I do, thus I’m getting the GH2.
I just noticed that you quoted the GH2 body only for $675, which I think is incorrect. At the Panasonic store, which is the only place in North America selling a body only kit, is selling it for $900. Not sure if you found that someplace and if so, tell me! That’s a larger price difference, so then you’ll have to decide what you intend to do with it.
Yeah I get a epp discount which is about 25% off. If I would go with the GH2, what lens would you go with?
Get the 14-140 lens if you can afford to. It’s a much better lens than the 14-42, which have gotten mediocre marks. It’s got OIS, and it’s silent during focusing while movie recording, and has better IQ. If you can’t afford it, then the 14-42 will suffice, but you’ll wish later you had a longer zoom with your kit.
Yes, GH2 is the way to go. I already ordered mine. I ordered it with the 14-42mm lens because I already have the 14-140mm lens which I recommend for its greater reach (zoom) and is silent during movie recording. I would have bought the GH2 body only but Panasonic Direct does not ship to where I live.
When I say that the Panasonic G10 has been discontinued, I’m talking about B&H Photo Video. Not sure about the official word from Panasonic… 🙂
If the east coast vendors can’t even get to work (because of the white stuff), then who’s to say if there really is a GH2 in stock or not. Add to that Panasonic’s incessant delays when the weather was good, the uncertainty grows. And finally, the Chinese worker, Wei Jianguo, who makes the GH2 one at a time, took a few days off to help his comrades on the farm. Duh, should I just get a Sony?
D&*%@M Panasonic! Its been 12 days since I placed my order from Panasonic Direct and was promised a ship time of 1-3 business days. Nothing from them yet. Their phones are constantly jammed, no response through email! Almost tempted to cancel my order.
just got my shipping confirmation from Adorama. Been trying to cancel my order with Panny, but have gotten no email response and their phones are backed up. I hope I can cancel in time!
Damm, panasonic did a bad job here and miss the xmas season, piss off so many great customers. I bet this will never happen to sony as they have just bought sensor factory to double its production line. Nex7 A77 way to come lol
Does anyone know where to get GH2 batteries (Panasonic ones)?
Finally got them through the direct sales line in America. Had to wait 30 mins. Got the sales supervisor to expedite the order to overnight shipping. thats the least they can do. Initially they insisted I pay for expedite shipping. Interestingly enough, the sales rep told me that Panasonic direct has a lower shipping priority than retailers. So they get stock first.
1-800-405-0657 if anyone wants to listen to 30 mins of canned music 🙂
Thanks Stopkidding, I give that a try.
Well, I was finally able to order a sliver gh2 with 14-42 from Adorama. Dunno if those folks are out of the snow yet, but the website showed availability so I snagged it with every penny I had. Ramen noodles for new years eve and beyond!
Ordered my black GH2 with the 14-140 on the 20th. Shipped today. Shame not to have had it for Christmas but at least it’s finally on the way.
where did you order from rampart?
Adorama
yup, just got my black GH2 14-42 from adorama. cheers everyone! ex tele conv is super sweet! @Rich – if i were you, go all the way and get the 14-140. the ex tele conv option is only available in movie mode on that lens. i’m having so much fun with it.
i take that back, it works on other lenses too. but still, go all the way!
I concur, 14-140 is a better lens, IF AVAILABLE. I think a lot of us couldn’t wait any longer so took what was in stock. We’ll grapple with the lens issue later, if we still have that $500 we saved.