Now shipping: Olympus E-PL9 in three colors and two kit options

A dramatic entrance by the Olympus E-PL9 mirrorless camera. In a “drop the mic” fashion, Olympus announced the camera for the US market and it is already in-stock and shipping at authorized Olympus dealers. There are two options available, body only for $600 or with the 14-42 EZ lens for $700. Three color schemes are available, black, white and brown, but borrowing from the naming craze of smartphones, they call them “onyx black”, “pearl white”, and “honey brown”. I’m personally holding out for the “truly blue” or the fire orange of the HTC U11 😉

This camera too has the high speed shooting technology that can go up to 9fps. Once a feature only found in dedicated sports cameras, now it’s propagating here and there and everywhere…

The various options are now in-stock and shipping at Get Olympus and Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself.

Note that orders placed at B&H and Adorama will ship next week…

Panasonic G9 with FREE DMW-BGG9 Vertical Battery Grip for $1700

The Panasonic G9 body only goes for $1700 and it is in-stock at multiple authorized dealers as you can see at the Stock Status Tracker but we have even better news for you! Some authorized Panasonic dealers are now including the Panasonic DMW-BGG9 Vertical Battery Grip for FREE for the same price of $1700: Adorama and B&H Photo and Kenmore (eBay)

If you are not fond of battery grips, you can instead get a handful of other photographic accessories for the same price of $1700 by Focus (eBay and Focus directly: digital slave flash, camera backpack, 64GB Sony M-series SDXC card, Wasabi charger and two extra batteries, and LED Video light.

Note that most of the above retailers are closed for Passovers, so orders will begin shipping next week.

$30 off each one of the Sigma DN ART Primes [E/m43]

If you are a fan of the Sigma ART DN mirrorless prime lenses, for the month of April, they are having an Instant Savings promotion, nicely organized at Adorama that is $30 off, with the prices becoming:

+ 19/2.8 for $169
+ 30/2.8 for $169
+ 60/2.8 for $209

These are available in silver and in black but not in Raiders colors. They are offered in the Micro Four Thirds and Sony E systems.

Note that Adorama will begin shipping orders on Sunday…

Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R for $100

This recurring sale is back on again! The new condition Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Zoom is down to $100 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself… Or you can buy this lens for $20 when purchased together with the Olympus E-M5 II

Refurbished Olympus PEN-F body for $700

The Pen is mightier than the Sword in the Olympus Outlet store where the PEN-F manufacturer refurbished duo is back in-stock (as of the time of writing) at their usual prices of $700 for the black color scheme and $750 for the silver color scheme. Also there is the refurbished Olympus E-M5 II body only for $650 in the black color scheme. They come with a 90-day Olympus USA warranty.

(ENDED) Olympus E-M5 II body only drops to $768 [or with 40-150 for $788]

As of a 4/3/18 AM recheck, the E-M5 II body increased to $899…

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Refurbished Olympus 45mm f1.8 for $240 [m43]

I just refreshed the Olympus Outlet store and surprise surprise, a lens has appeared, it is the refurbished Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 going for $240 with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty. It is in-stock as of the time of writing.

In new condition this lens goes for $350 (eg Amazon, B&H Photo) or you can get it for $270 as grey market (no warranty)…

Fotasy AMCB 16MM Cine Movie Lens to Micro Four Thirds for $5

The new condition Fotasy AMCB 16MM Cine Movie Lens to Micro Four Thirds is currently on sale for the very specific price of $5.02 at Amazon by Amazon itself with a maximum of three per customer at the sale price. Despite the $5 price, this is not marked as an Add-On item (shhhhh! don’t tell the Amazon Bots!). So Prime members get free 2-day shipping on this, or you can select slow shipping and get a $1 digital credit. Non-members have the usual $25+ threshold to clear for free shipping.

In-Stock: Panasonic G9 body for $1700

If you are looking for the new condition Panasonic G9 at authorized dealers for $1700~, the Camera Stock Status Tracker has good news for you, it is in-stock as follows:

+ Various sellers via Amazon including Unique, Beach, PhotoCrafto, Willo

+ BuyDIG directly (15 units left as of the time of writing)

+ various on eBay: BuyDIG (eBay) and Willoughys (eBay) and Kenmore (eBay)

+ NOTE: a number of these sellers will be closing for Passover, so if you want this to ship this week, don’t wait!

7artisans 25mm f1.8 MF Lens w/freebies: $66 [m43], $70 [E, X]

If you are a boldly going explorer of 3rd-party manual focus lenses, there are some freebies and tiny discounts on the 7artisans 25mm f1.8 MF lens by various fulfilled by Amazon.

The Micro Four Thirds version has a $4 off clip-on coupon dropping it to $66 and has a cleaning kit that includes …gloves with it [useful for OJ cosplay as well].

No clip-on coupons for the Fuji X version but it gets a free lens pouch, while the Sony E version gets the glove cleaning kit from the paragraph above.

In-Stock Now: Panasonic G9 for $1700 at Authorized

Today’s update of the Stock Tracker is a gift that keeps on giving! The new condition Panasonic G9 body only is now in-stock for its starting price of $1700 at authorized dealer Samy’s Camera through Amazon and through their eBay store (limit two per customer)…

Samyang/Rokinon 12mm f2 NCS CS for $269 [X/m43], $274 [E]

It’s Samyang time! Their new condition Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS lens is currently on sale for a limited time for $269 with free shipping in the silver color scheme at B&H Photo in the Fuji X and Micro Four Thirds systems. The Sony E option goes for $279. The black color schemes are slightly higher ($10 to $20 more).

Meanwhile the Rokinon version of this lens goes for $274 with free shipping in the Sony E version along with $5.50~ in promotional rewards. The other system options are higher than the Samyang versions.

Who thought it was a good idea to create two names/brands for the same lenses? Why not create a third one, Rokiyang? And a forth one, Samkinon? And a fifth one, Yangroki? 🙂

SLR Magic 8mm f4 lens for $149 [m43]

Prime lenses are a good way to feed your lensaholic hunger without emptying the wallet. Speaking of which, on the micro four thirds front, the new condition SLR Magic 8mm f4 lens is on sale for $149 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. This is a limited time instant savings promotion. Expiration date is not mentioned… For more action, check their latest Featured Sales

(ENDED) Kamlan 50mm f1.1 with 1-YR W for $140 w/FS [X, E, m43, EF-M]

As of 3/21/18 this offer is expired but most of the Massdrop offers return every few weeks…

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Used Panasonic G9 for $1499 + S&H

A late bird update of the Stock Status Tracker has good news for fans of the Panasonic G9! If you are a fan of used, there is one “Used – Demo” condition listing at Adorama for $1499 plus shipping. This is shown under the “Buy for as low as $1499.00 in Used” in small print on their website. I can’t find them by searching their USED department. IF/when they sell out, you will no longer see the used option. Annotated screenshot below:

Meike 8mm f/3.5 fisheye for $155 after coupon

A $9 off green clip-on coupon, drops the price of the new condition Meike 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens from $165 to $156 sold by Voking with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. The price and clip-on coupon is available M43rds and Fuji X among the mirrorless and Canon and Nikon among the DSLRs. The Sony E version is not on sale and does not have a clip-on coupon.

(ENDED) Refurbished Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens for $829

This flash sale ended…

Coupon code SPRINGSALE can get you the factory reconditioned Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 ED PRO lens for $829 with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty. It is not eligible for expedited shipping. The sale ends Wednesday at 10am ET or earlier if sold out. It is in-stock as of the time of writing. I tested the coupon and it works.

(ENDED) Refurbished Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 ED PRO lens for $578

This flash sale ended…

Coupon code SPRINGSALE can get you the factory reconditioned Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 ED PRO lens for $578 with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty. It is not eligible for expedited shipping. The sale ends Wednesday at 10am ET or earlier if sold out. It is in-stock as of the time of writing. I tested the coupon and it works.

(ENDED) Refurbished Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 ED PRO lens for $956

This flash sale ended…

Coupon code SPRINGSALE can get you the factory reconditioned Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 ED PRO lens for $956~ with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty. It is not eligible for expedited shipping. The sale ends Wednesday at 10am ET or earlier if sold out. It is in-stock as of the time of writing. I tested the coupon and it works.

(ENDED) Refurbished Olympus 12-100mm f4 IS PRO for $892

This flash sale ended…

Coupon code SPRINGSALE can get you the factory reconditioned Olympus 12-100mm f4 IS PRO (yes, Olympus has an IS lens) for $892~ with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty. It is not eligible for expedited shipping. The sale ends Wednesday at 10am ET or earlier if sold out. It is in-stock as of the time of writing. I tested the coupon and it works.

(ENDED) 15% off PRO Gear at Olympus Outlet with coupon (24 hours only)

This flash sale ended…

Grab your e-wallets! The Olympus Outlet store has just launched a 24 hour flash sale. Coupon code SPRINGSALE gets you 15% off select Olympus PRO lenses over there until Wednesday at 10am eastern or earlier if sold out…

(ENDED) Refurbished Olympus E-M1 II body for $1275 after coupon

This flash sale ended…

The factory reconditioned Olympus E-M1 II body only can be yours for $1275 with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty using coupon code SPRINGSALE at the Olympus USA store until Wednesday at 10am eastern or earlier if sold out. It is in-Stock as of the time of writing! I tested the coupon and it works.

In-Stock: Panasonic G9 with various extras for $1800

Also during the update of the Stock Status Tracker we have semi-good news on the Panasonic G9 front. The camera is in-stock but in a bundle with various extra accessories for $1800 instead of its usual price of $1700 by Focus Camera on eBay or Focus Camera directly. The $100 “Extras” are:

+ Focus FC-3000 digital slave flash
+ 64GB Sony SDXC C10 U3 II M memory card
+ Camera Backpack
+ Wasabi dual-slot charger and two Wasabi batteries
+ LED video light

Rokinon 12mm f2 lens for $274 [X/m43/E/EF-M]

The new condition Rokinon 12mm f2 ultra wide lens is on sale for $274 with free shipping at Adorama for a limited time in your choice of various Mirrorless (Sony E, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, Canon M) systems, some lenses are in black, some are in silver….

(ENDED) eBay Auction: Panasonic G9 ends 10:35pm ET [$1399 as of 9:15pm ET]

The auction for the Panasonic G9 body only ended at $1556 with five bids placed…

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Olympus Outlet store refilled with 26 items

The Olympus Outlet store has been refilled now with a total of 26 items, including the previously mentioned refurb E-M1 II along with the f2.8 PRO lens trio, primes, zooms and more (= converters, grips, etc)…

(SOLD OUT) Used Panasonic G9 body for $1487

These sold out as the G9 is getting harder to find… An update of the Stock Status Tracker finds the Panasonic G9 available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) offered for $1487~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself. There’s only one used listing for this at the moment… The new condition price at authorized dealers is $1700…

Refurbished Olympus E-M1 II Body for $1500

The manufacturer refurbished Olympus E-M1 II body only is back in-stock at the official Olympus USA Outlet store going for $1500 with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty… It goes for $1700 in new condition at authorized Olympus USA dealers like Adorama and Amazon itself

Pre-order new Panasonic 50-200mm f2.8-4 OIS [m43]

There is no theme, this is like rolling the blogging dice, things are coming in from all directions! 🙂 Now we have a pre-order of a brand new micro four thirds pro lens, almost a constant aperture but not quite! It is the brand new Panasonic 50-200mm f2.8-4 Power OIS (Lumix G, Leica, aspherical, Vario-Elmarit) available for pre-ordering for $1698 at Adorama and B&H Photo… It has been added to the New Lenses of 2018 tracking page…

Panasonic 100-400 f4-6.3 Power OIS + $100 GC for $1800

Zoom-zoom on the Micro Four Thirds front! The new condition Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 POWER OIS is getting a $100 B&H Photo gift card as a bonus while still selling at the authorized dealer price of $1800 with free expedited shipping at B&H. As usual, you can optionally triple the original warranty by filing with Panasonic. This too is part of the WPPI B&H sales