You might have noticed that the popular Panasonic 20mm pancake is out of Stock in all biggest US stores: Amazon, Adorama, B&H, J&R. Can’t explain why! The upcoming 25mm f/1.4 Leica will certainly not replace that lens! Maybe Panasonic has some production issues?

While waiting for the new E-P3, US stores are running some deals on the “old” E-P2. At BHphoto (Click here) you can get the external flash for free when purchasing the E-P2 with lens. The total price is $653.

Also the GF2 is going to be replaced and that’s why there is a $100 instant rebate on the GF2+14-42mm kit at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and  J&R (Click here).

There have been a sensible price drop on the Panasonic 100-300mm lens. You can get it for $521 at Amazon (Click here).

The Panasonic GH2 is in Stock at Adorama (Click here) and Amazon (Click here).

One more thing: It will take a very long time before to see the Fuji X100 in Stock in US and Europe. Dealers are telling me that they still have no 100% reliable info about when they will have it in Stock. You can preorder the cameras at Amazon (Click here) and J&R (Click here). And if you don’t care about the price you can get the X100 now on [shoplink 19929 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

– The Holga “HLW-OP” is specifically branded as lens for Olympus lens ([shoplink 22540 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).
– The Holga “HLW-PLG” os specificall sold as lens for Panasonic G cameras ([shoplink 22541 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).

But they have the same specs so I think that it is just marketing making the difference here!

Specifications

• Effective Focal Length: 25mm
• Aperture: Fixed f/8
• Focus: Manual Zone Focus
• Lens Type: Plastic
• Dimensions: 38x57mm
• Weight: 38g

Can someone already show us some pictures? I didn’t find any via google!

UPDATE: A reader sent us the link to his image samples: http://iamclass.tumblr.com/. And a video is available here on youtube. Thanks Adam!

If you have no time to wait this might be one of the best deals. Precision Camera is selling 10 Fuji X100 cameras for $1299 at Amazon US (Click here).

P.S.: A new Fuji X100 firmware update is coming soon (Source: Dpreview).

UPDATE: All GH2 kits are in Stock at Adorama:
– Silver GH2 with 14-42mm lens (Click here).
– Black GH2 with 14-42mm lens (Click here).
– Black GH2 with 14-140mm lens (Click here).

The GH2 with 14-140mm lens is also in Stock at Amazon (Click here). All GH2 kits or body only options are going in/out of Stock all the time. So keep checking at Amazon (Click here).
The Silver GH2 with 14-42mm lens is in Stock at BHphoto (Click here).

There are two $100.00 Instant Savings at B&H (Offer ends UN 25 ’11):
The Panasonic GF2 with 14-42mm lens sells for $499 at BHphoto (Click here). And if you add the Panasonic 45-20mm lens Along the GF2+14-42mm kit you will pay only $149 more! The lens is here at BHphoto (Click here). In summary you can get the GF2+14-42mm+45-200mm lenses for $649 only!

The Olympus XZ-1 is in Stock for $449 at Adorama (Click here). But you have to use the Coupon Code “S8476632” to get the $50 discount.

The Fuji X100 is in Stock via third party resellers at Amazon (Click here). But you have to pay a nice extra for it!

UPDATE: The Fuji X100 is in Stock at Bhphoto (Click here).

Sorry if I do bother all our European and Asian readers. But Americans still have to struggle to find a GH2 in Stock. And right now they have the chance to get the GH2 with 14-140mm lens at Amazon US (Click here) and J&R (Click here) for the normal price. Hurry!

UPDATE: Also the silver GH2 body only is in Stock at Amazon US (Click here).

P.S.: I hope the [shoplink 22077]Panasonic G3[/shoplink] will not be afflicted by the same GH2 availability problems. Also because I need to buy one before July!!!

For all US readers. You have a unique chance to get the GH2 body only at Amazon US (Click here). Once you are on Amazon’s website click on “these sellers“. You will see that Samy’s camera has them in Stock for $899!

UPDATE: The Fuji X100 is in Stock at Bhphoto (Click here).