There is now plenty of refurbished items back in auction at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink]. Reminder, they do deliver to European countries only! The first ending auctions are on top:

Olympus E-450 ([shoplink 23395 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-PL1 ([shoplink 23352 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-PL1 double lens kit ([shoplink 23397 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus 40-150mm ([shoplink 23396 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus FL-36R flash ([shoplink 23399 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-P1 ([shoplink 23401 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-450 ([shoplink 23400 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-PL1 ([shoplink 23353 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-450 ([shoplink 23398 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-PL1 double lens kit ([shoplink 23404 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-P1 ([shoplink 23405 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-620 ([shoplink 23406 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus 40-150mm ([shoplink 23407 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus 9-18mm Four Thirds lens ([shoplink 23408 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus 17mm ([shoplink 23409 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-450 double lens kit ([shoplink 23410 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-450 ([shoplink 23411 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-PL1 ([shoplink 23354 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus 9-18mm lens ([shoplink 23412 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus 14-42mm lens ([shoplink 23413 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).
Olympus E-620 double kit ([shoplink 23414 ebay]Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]).

Those are all ending today!

The very first Panasonic G3 is in Stock at Amazon (Click here). It is the white model with 14-42mm kit lens. There are more white models in Stock at [shoplink 23389 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] and also a red model on [shoplink 23388 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

The most popular and most demanded micro 43rd lens, the Panasonic 20mm pancake is back in stock at BHphoto (Click here) and Amazon (Click here).

And there is again a new price drop on the Olympus XZ-1 at Amazon (Click here). I guess Olympus is making space for the upcoming new Olympus E-PM1.

The last deals is about the Panasonic 100-300mm lens. Every week the price drops by $5-$10 and is now available for $513 only at Amazon (Click here).

The first G3 cameras are in Stock at Amazon (Click here). But you have to pay $100 more than the normal price (sold by third party resellers)!
To pay the normal price go on [shoplink 23340 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] where Kenmore Camera has the RED G3 with lens in Stock.!

Yesterday we reported that BHphoto was offering a $500 trade in for the Panasonic GF2. But as our user noticed the maximum amount you could get in reality was $350. BHphoto made an unintentional mistake and sent us the following text:

“We’re sorry for having caused any disappointment or dissatisfaction. B&H enjoys a 35+ year history of unimpeachable ethical integrity and certainly would not endanger that over any one lens.
Henry Posner
B&H Photo-Video”

I want to thank Henry (and BH) for reacting so quickly. Mistakes do happen! You can see the correct trade in program at BHphoto (Click here).

Here is the list of the latest US deals:
– Back again, Fuji X100 preorders on Amazon (Click here). And it’s still hard to find it in Stock “This item is in high demand and supplies from the manufacturer are limited”
– There is one Four Thirds (I repeat Four Thirds! Not m43!) 25mm f/1.4 lens in Stock at Amazon (Click here) for $957.14 only ($140 discount).
– Panasonic 20mm lens is in Stock at Adorama (Click here) has them in Stock for the normal price, $399.
– The Olympus XZ-1 is in Stock for $453.88 at Amazon (Click here).

In one month Panasonic did announce the G3 the GF3 and the Leica 25mm lens. Time for a preorder status check!

Panasonic G3

The G3 should start worldwide shipment on June 17. The preorders are available in US at Amazon, Adorama and B&H. In Europe at Amazon.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, and worldwide on [shoplink 22077 ebay]eBay[/shoplink].

Panasonic-Leica 25mm f/1.4 lens

The only US store I found that is accepting preorders is Adorama (Click here). Be aware that when you search for the lens on Amazon (Click here) or BHphoto (Click here) you will find the bigger and older Four Thirds version not the new M43 lens!!! And on eBay there is only one reseller accepting preorders ([shoplink 23181 ebay]Click here[/shoplink]).
I checked the biggest European stores and there is no preorder option. Worldwide shipment should start in late July. As usual Asian countries will be the first to get the lens, than European, than Canadians and some months after US citizen ;)
P.S.: Panasonic published a couple of image samples you can find here.

Panasonic GF3

I found preorder option in US stores only at Amazon and Adorama.

If you find new links to preorders feel free to comment this post. But you should now that my designer is still working to fix the comment system. If you are an unregistered commenter once you click on the send button the website will keep loading for 30 sec and than show yu an error message. The comment is save and will be displayed but you should go back to the main page. I know this sucks, but we made a whole new installation on a the new server and the designer is a bit slow in fixing the issues :(

One more thing: There are new GF3 and G3 wallpapers at Panasonic’s website!

You can now preorder the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 lens for $599 at Adorama (Click here).

There are unboxing pictures and full size image samples at omuser.com. On picture on top you can see the image comparison with the older [shoplink 16340 ebay]Four Thirds version[/shoplink]. The tester said the af is fast but not as HD fast. Motor sound is quiet, but still noticeable if you pay attention. One huge pro is incredible details even in low light.

Here are the direct links to the pictures (Click on thumbnails)

A reinder: All those products can be shipped to Europe only! Please ask [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink] if they ship outside Europe before to bid!

Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22984 ebay](Click here to see the auction)[/shoplink] Olympus E450 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22986 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus 9-18mm lens [shoplink 22987 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E450 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22988 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22989 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22990 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22991 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22992 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus 14-150mm lens [shoplink 22993 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E450 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22996 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus 9-18mm lens [shoplink 22994 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22995 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E450 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22997 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus 9-18mm lens [shoplink 22998 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E450 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22999 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22300 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22301 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22302 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus 70-300mm Four Thirds lens [shoplink 22303 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus E450 with 14-42mm lens [shoplink 22306 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink] Olympus 9-18mm lens [shoplink 22304 ebay](Click here)[/shoplink]