Camera Deals

Still good: Panasonic G3 body only for $250

If of all the M43rds cameras out there you have a special affection for the Panasonic G3, the black Panasonic G3 body only remains in-stock for $250 at B&H Photo.

Pre-order: Panasonic GF6 w/14-42 for $600

The new just announced Panasonic GF6 with the 14-42mm kit lens is now available for pre-order for $600 at Amazon by Amazon.

Panasonic TS5 waterproofs drop to $350

The 2013 leader of the Panasonic waterproof digital cameras is the Lumix TS5, and this model, available in multiple colors, is having its first noticeable discount, it is going for $350 at Amazon and some other authorized Panasonic dealers.

(ENDED) Panasonic HX-WA2 waterproof camcorder stick (orange) for $125 (Friday)

This daily special expired... The Friday daily special at Tech Woot is the orange Panasonic HX-WA2 waterproof camcorder stick, in new condition, offered for $120 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three per customer at this price. This promotion ends on Saturday at 1am ET or earlier if sold out.

(ENDED) Lightning Deals: Pana GF3X, Gitzo, MeFoto, Tenba, Clik Elite, etc

This Friday's specials ended, but check back again next Friday for another potential round of Amazon Camera & Photo Deals... Expired items after the jump...

Panasonic GX1 w/14-42 Power Zoom (silver) for $400

The silver Panasonic GX1 with the 14-42mm Power Zoom X lens is currently going for $400 at Amazon.com. The silver body only is back down to $280.

(ENDED) Camera & Photo Lightning Deals: brown Pana GF3 w/14mm, Tenba Vector, Sling, etc

These special ended but check back next Friday for potential Amazon Camera and Photo Lightning Deals... Expired items after the jump...

Camera sale at Woot: NX1000, G5, ZS19, etc (ends March 26 at 10am ET)

Woot nowadays has more than just the daily deals. They have longer term specials that can last for up to a week. One of such promotions is a Camera and Accessories sale that features a variety of items including:

+ refurbished Panasonic G5 (Gee-Five) with 14-42 non-X for $400
+ refurbished Panasonic ZS19 compact zoom with case and 4GB card for $120
+ various Sunpak tripods and LED lights
+ more items, some not very competitively priced (eg Pentax Q)
+ shipping is a flat $5 for everything you buy during the calendar day
+ expires March 26 25 at 10am ET - or earlier for items that sell out (and they do sell out)
+ thanks to one of our readers for the alert
+ sold-out: + new condition Samsung NX1000 with 20-50 and 8GB for $300

(ENDED) Panasonic GX1 body drops to $280

As of a 3/25/13 recheck, the price went up to $300... The waves and waves of M43rds cameras mean waves and waves of discounts. Now the Panasonic GX1 body only has dropped to $280 with free shipping at Amazon by Roberts Imaging and Adorama... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic GX1 reviews.

New arrivals at B&H: Sony 16-50 OSS PZ (NEX), Panasonic FL360L, Fuji HS35exr, Bolt flashes

We have a number of new arrival alerts from B&H Photo, so we are grouping them together. Stock status and price as of the time of writing and they can obviously change as time goes by...

+ Sony 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OSS power zoom for NEX E-mount for $350
+ Panasonic FL360L wireless flash for $270
+ Bolt TTL flashes for Nikon and Canon, $225 to $270
+ Fuji HS-35-EXR superzoom for $381
+ free shipping

(ENDED) Refurbished Panasonic G5 w/14-42mm for $405

This 24 hour special expired... Tech Woot is not participating in the Woot-OFF, but its deal of the day for Tuesday is the refurbished black Panasonic G5 with the 14-42mm lens for $400 plus $5 flat shipping for the calendar day. This kit goes for $500 brand new at Amazon et al. This promotion ends on Wednesday at 1am ET or earlier if sold-out. Thanks to everyone for the email alerts!

CORRECTION: The Tech Woot is offering the G5, not the GF5. This and the Woot-OFF posts have been corrected.

Olympus E-P3 black w/14-42 & mini-msgr & 8GB for $4500

The Micro Four Thirds discounting parade continues with the black Olympus E-P3 with the 14-42mm kit lens along with an Olympus mini messenger bag and an 8GB card offered for $450 with free shipping by Adorama. The other body colors go for $450 but without the free bag and SDHC.

Panasonic GH3 gets a March 15 in-stock estimate

We just updated the Stock Status mini-site and we have some good news for Panasonic GH3 hunters. B&H Photo has changed their in-stock estimate. It is now March 15 (2013)! Earlier today the estimate was April 15 (2013). As usual, please note estimates are only estimates.

Panasonic FZ200 superzoom drops to $430

We finally have a big discount on the Panasonic FZ200, you can now get it for $430 at Amazon by Amazon itself. No vitamins here :)... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic FZ200 reviews.

(DEAD) Strange Deal: Panasonic FZ18 for $60 by The Vitamin Shoppe

As of a 3:56pm ET recheck, this is gone... This is perhaps one of the strangest deals we have ever seen, the old black Panasonic FZ18 superzoom is offered for $60 with free shipping by ... The Vitamin Shoppe on Amazon. I thought I had seen it all but apparently not :)

Used (Very Good) Panasonic GH3 for $1200

If you are comfortable with used camera gear, and you are willing to make the trade-offs, you can get a used (very good condition) Panasonic GH3 body only for $1200 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Be sure to look for them as the seller. You get a 30-day return policy but no warranty, so be sure to factor that in to your decision!

(ENDED) Refurbished Panasonic ZS19 superzoom for $120 (Tue)

This daily special ended... One of the Tuesday deals of the day at the Best Buy website is the refurbished Panasonic ZS19 compact-travel-zoom offered for $120 with free shipping. This is good until the end of day on Tuesday or earlier if sold out.

Panasonic LX7 drops to $300 again

The Panasonic LX7 in your choice of black or white is back down to $300 again at Amazon by Amazon. This is likely a limited time discount as LX7 prices have been all over the place the last few weeks... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic LX7 reviews...

Panasonic G3 body only for $220 with coupon [promo code now works]

B&H Photo has a limited time WPPI coupon offer, enter coupon code 2505524955085 and the price of the Panasonic G3 body only will drop to $220 with free shipping. The before-coupon price is $250. Coupon expires 3/17/13 or earlier if sold-out/cancelled/etc.

UPDATE (3/12/13 at 1:18pm ET): Due to technical difficulties the WPPI promo code did not work yesterday, but B&H Photo has fixed it so it should be fine now.

Panasonic GX1 body only for $300 (black or silver)

If of all the Micro Four Thirds kits the Panasonic GX1 body only is the one you want, you can get it for $300 at Amazon in your choice of black or silver or at B&H Photo in black. The GX1 silver body only is discontinued at B&H Photo... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic GX1 reviews.