Now shipping: Panasonic G7 kits starting at $800

The new Panasonic G7 m43rds camera kits are now in-stock at B&H Photo with the G7 w/14-42 going for $800 and the G7 w/14-140 going for $1100.

Panasonic GH3 body with three extras and 4% rewards for $700

If you only want the Panasonic GH3 body only kit, it is currently a closeout special at Adorama bundled with three free items: extra Panasonic battery, 32GB Panasonic Gold SDHC, and 16GB Sandisk Memory Vault with Chronolock. You also earn 4% promotional rewards (= $28).

The same price and rewards but without the three freebies is available at B&H Photo where the brand new Benro GH3 Aluminum Gimbal Head is in-stock and ready to ship for $425.

Panasonic GH3 with 14/2.5 II and 14-140/3.5-5.6 POIS for $1200

If you need all three items, B&H Photo is bundling the Panasonic GH3 with the 14mm f2.5 II lens and the 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER OIS lens (black), all together for $1200 with free expedited shipping.

Panasonic GX7 w/14-42 and $50 GC for $550

Adorama is bundling a $50 Adorama gift certificate, along with 4% promotional rewards ($22~) with the standard Panasonic GX7 with 14-42mm kits for $550 in either silver GX7 kit or black GX7 kit. The certificate will be included automatically by Adorama while this promotion is running. The countdown clock over there suggests it ends around 6/13/15 at noon ET.

Pre-Order new Panasonic 1″ CM1 Camera + Smartphone (GSM, Unlocked, North America model)

The intersection of cameras and smartphones has a new resident, the North American edition of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1P camera and smartphone device. It is available carrier unlocked (GSM, no contract) with a 1-inch MOS sensor, 28mm f2.8 Leica DC Elmarit lens, Android 4.4, Snapdragon 801, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 1920 x 1080, microSDXC, a mid-June release estimate and a $1000 pre-order price, available through B&H Photo and Adorama.

Panasonic GM1 w/12-32mm for $450 after $50 MIR

If you are not afraid of mail-in rebates but you are fond of the Panasonic GM1, Adorama has a $50 mail-in rebate promotion on the Panasonic GM1 with 12-32mm kits. You can get them for $450 after a $50 mail-in rebate. The PDF of the rebate (promotion 5/18 to 5/30 in 2015) is available over there. All three colors of the GM1 are eligible, and per the PDF form, you can get one of each color for a total of up to three. The mail-in rebate is specific to Adorama, you cannot use it for other retailers.

Pre-order new Panasonic G7 (m43) for $800+ (with free Audio-Technica mic)

Panasonic has a new micro four thirds camera available for pre-order today, it is the G7 that starts at $800 with the 14-42 kit lens or $1100 with the 14-140mm lens.

And already (!) there are deals on them. B&H Photo is offering exclusive two lens kits (14-42, 45-150) for $900, while Adorama is offering a free Audio-Technica AT8024 Stereo/Mono Camera-Mount Microphone ($250 on its own) with the $800 G7 w/14-42 kit. Also of note, B&H Photo has a super bundle with the G7, 14-140mm and 14mm lenses and Rode VideoMic Pro Compact Shotgun Microphone for $1300. These are estimated to ship around mid-to-late June 2015.

Optionally, the G7 pre-orders are also eligible for the Panasonic Bundle Savings. Among the lenses eligible for this combined purchase discount promotion are the 20mm f1.7 II, 25/1.4, 42.5/1.7, 30/2.8, 100-300/4-5.6, and more.

You can find this and other interesting and non-boring cameras and lenses in the Cameras and Lenses of 2015 tracking page. All apologies, no swimsuit edition 🙂

PS: if you are not familiar with the Panasonic line-up, this new G7 should not be confused with the older previously released GX7.

Panasonic GM1 w/12-32 and $200 Gift Card for $600

More Panasonic Gift Card action at Adorama. The GM1 with the 12-32mm kit is bundled with a $200 Adorama gift certificate for $600 with free shipping, in either the orange camera or the blue camera. Adorama will include the gift certificate in your package automatically while this promotion is running (ends by 5/16/15).

Panasonic GX7 w/14-42 and $250 Gift Card for $800

Adorama has a new gift card promotion on the Panasonic GX7 with 14-42mm kit. You pay $800 and you receive the standard kit plus a $250 Adorama Gift Certificate and 4% promotional rewards on the full amount (= $32~). The offer is available on silver color scheme and the black color scheme.

Panasonic LX7 with $50 Gift Card and extras for $328

If of the various compacts avec RAWeaux (that’s RAW in faux-French) it is the black Panasonic LX7 the one you want, Adorama has a black LX7 bundle for $328 with free expedited shipping. For that, you get the standard LX7 kit, plus a $50 Adorama Gift Certificate, a 32GB Lexar SDHC card, a 16GB Patriot microSD card, and 4% promotional rewards (=$13~)

Refurbished Panasonic FZ70 superzoom for $180

The Panasonic FZ70 superzoom (60x optical) is currently offered in manufacturer refurbished condition for $180 with free shipping and free returns at Groupon Goods. A camera case and 16GB card are included. It arrives within 12 business days after purchase, so do note that if you are making a time-sensitive purchase.

Panasonic LX7 (black) w/freebies for $328

If you have a near term interest in the black Panasonic LX7 compact with RAW, it is currently on sale for $328 with 4% promotional rewards (= $13~) and a free 64GB SD card and free camera case at BuyDig.com. The same price but without the freebies is by Amazon itself (limit 2).

Panasonic FZ200 rawzoomer for $400

Crash! The Panasonic FZ200 superzoom with RAW (24x, f2.8 constant) is now down to $400 with free shipping at BuyDig.com and Amazon by Amazon herself (limit 2) where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 500+ customer reviews, and has nearly 350 answered questions by customers.

PS: you can find the price lower from retailers that are not authorized Panasonic dealers, so it’s up to you to trade-off that.

Panasonic GM1 w/12-32mm and $200 Gift Card for $700

For a limited time, Adorama is bundling a $200 Adorama Gift Certificate with the Panasonic GM1 with 12-32mm kit for a total price of $700. This is available in the blue color scheme or the orange color scheme. The lens is silver regardless. The orange also earns a 4% reward (= $28~).

Panasonic GX7 body only for $450

The eBay Deals action continues, now moving to the world of M43rds, with the new condition silver Panasonic GX7 body only offered for $450 with free shipping by Adorama’s eBay store, with a limit of five per customer. Adorama is an authorized Panasonic dealer.

Panasonic GH4 with free Rode mic for $1500

The Panasonic GH4 body only kit is currently bundled with a free Rode VideoMic Pro Compact Shotgun Microphone for $1500 with 4% promotional rewards (= $60 rewards) at B&H Photo and Adorama. The free item is included automatically while this promotion is running (= you see this offer mentioned on the product page while the promotion is running).

Speaking of the GH4, if you happen to want both the GH4 body only and the FL580L flash, you can save a little bitty bit by buying them together as a bundle for $2000 at the Panasonic Store 3-day sale which ends at the end of day on 3/7/15.

Speaking of Panasonic M43rds, the GF6 with 14-42mm continues to go for $330 by Roberts on Amazon. Amazon’s own price is $340. Used prices by Amazon Warehouse Deals start at $250.

(ENDED) Tue: Panasonic TS5 orange for $200

This daily deal expired… The B&H Photo Deal of the Day good until 11:59pm ET on Tuesday 3/3/15 is the orange Panasonic TS5 elementproof digital camera offered for $200 with free shipping.

Speaking of B&H, they have a number of WPPI Specials to coincide with the wedding trade show.

Panasonic FZ70 for $250 (or $262.50 for non-members)

It’s not just 500-packs of toilet paper. Costco has cameras too and at the moment they are offering the Panasonic FZ70 superzoom for $250 thanks to an instant savings discount ending by 3/29/15. If you are not a Costco member, you can buy it with a 5% surcharge, so in this case $250 + $12.50 = $262.50. The kit also includes a camera bag and 16GB SD card, both Panasonic branded. With free shipping. Sorry, a rotisserie chicken is not included 😉

Costco memberships are $55/year or $110/year for Executive (you earn 2% rewards up to $750 in rewards). Sometimes however they have special new member promotions that get you a handful of household freebies – including the rotisserie chicken – well you get a certificate for it so you can grab it whenever it’s convenient, they won’t force you to eat chicken the moment you sign up 😉

Speaking of Costco, their relationship with American Express as the main credit card of choice at B&M stores will end on 3/31/2016 (next year). So if AMEX exclusivity (for the B&M stores; website is more flexible) was the main reason you didn’t become a member, there might be better payment options.

Now shipping: Panasonic GF7 w/12-32 kits

The Panasonic GF7 with the 12-32mm II kit lens, in their various color schemes, are now in-stock and ready to ship at Adorama for $600. Adorama has bundles with free 16GB card, VidPro case, Tiffen UV filter and cleaning kit for 2 pennies more, so page-down the listings to find the bonus accessory listings ($599.99 vs $600.01).

(ENDED) Panasonic TS25 red elementproof for $130

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Refurbished Panasonic FZ70 (60x) for $180

Superzoom action, the manufacturer refurbished Panasonic FZ70 (60x optical) is offered for $180 with free shipping by Groupon Goods (limit 3+2) and by Roberts at Amazon.

Panasonic LX7 for $350 w/$50 GC & extras [updated]

Adorama has a black Panasonic LX7 bundle: you pay $350, but you get a $50 Adorama certificate, free 32GB and 16GB cards, and 4% promotional rewards (= $14).

UPDATE: as of 2/11/15 recheck, the $300 Amazon by Amazon itself offer ended and the price went up to $350.

Panasonic GF6 w/14-42 drips to $330

The last time we mentioned the Panasonic GF6 with 14-42mm it was going for $350. As of this recheck, it has dripped down to $330 with free shipping by Roberts LP fulfilled by Amazon with a limit of two per customer.

Panasonic LX100 drops to $803

The Panasonic LX100 is currently down to $803 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two per customer. This still has the flagship rawsumer premium in its price – it started at $900.

Pre-order: new Panasonic GF7 w/12-32 for $600

New Year, New Cameras! Panasonic has a new M43rds camera, the GF7 with the 12-32mm lens is a 16mp camera with a price of $600, in black or pink color schemes, available for pre-orders at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon with a February-ish release estimate… We are keeping track of only the interesting new cameras of 2015 in this tracking post.

PS: I forgot to mention, the previous version, the GF6 with the 14-42mm kit lens goes for $350 in new condition at B&H Photo and Amazon itself (limit 2).

Panasonic TS5 elementproof (orange) for $200 (limit 2)

The orange Panasonic TS5 elementproof P&S digital camera is currently on sale for $200 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon herself. Limit two per customer. Only the Vitamin C color is on sale.

Panasonic ZS40 with $50 GC for $350

If of all the Panasonic superzooms it is the ZS40 the one you want, you can get it for $350 with a bonus $50 house gift card at Adorama (with bonus 32GB Lexar 400x SDHC) and B&H Photo (bonus 4% promotional rewards). The offer is good in either black or silver. If you buy at Adorama, you get a $50 Adorama gift certificate. If you buy at B&H, you get a $50 B&H gift card.

Panasonic GF6 w/14-42mm for $350

If you are M43rds-curious and want a take-pictures-with kit, the Panasonic GF6 with the 14-42mm lens (GF6KK kit) is offered for $350 with free shipping at B&H Photo and by Roberts at Amazon.

Panasonic LF1 rawsumer for $230

The Panasonic LF1 is no longer available/orderable at Adorama, but if you still want this out of the many and more compacts with RAW (see Fixed Lens Camera Chart for the big picture), the black LF1 is in-stock and ready to ship for $230 at B&H Photo, while it is in the nebulous “temporarily out of stock” state from Amazon itself.

Pre-order New Panasonic ZS50 (RAW, LVF, $400), TS6, TS30, etc

Panasonic announced a new burst of fixed lens cameras at CES, headlined by the ZS50 with a 30x optical zoom, RAW, Live Viewfinder, and a price of $400. Also new is the ZS45 and ZS10 compact-zoom, and TS6 and TS30 elementproofs, all available for pre-order at Amazon.