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The brand new Panasonic GF2 with the 14mm f/2.5 G lens is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and listed for $699. Available in three colors, black, silver and red are all up on there now for pre-order. To pre-order the GF2 click on the image above or the links below.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is the latest of  micro compact mirrorless digital cameras and is Panasonic’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera–complete with a built-in flash. The Pansonic Lumix GF2 is compatible with lenses from the Micro Four Thirds standard, meaning the system is small and compact while not compromising ease of operation or image quality. The GF2 is also compatible with Panasonic’s new 3D interchangeable lens, the Lumix G 12.5mm / F12, so users can take 3D photos. The Panasonic GF2 is extremely easy to operate for photographers at any level, thanks to a newly-designed user interface, which allows for the focus to be set, or shutter released, by simply touching the large 3-inch touch-screen LCD. The touch-screen LCD with a 460,000-dot-resolution makes taking great photos intuitive.

Features:

• 12.1-megapixel multi-aspect Live MOS Sensor; Micro Four Thirds format camera
• Kit includes 14mm lens; capture high-quality photos in 3D with optional lens
• Full HD video capability; Venus Engine FHD enables Intelligent Resolution technology
• 3-inch free-angle touch-screen LCD; newly-designed Touch Q-menu allows focus to be set, or shutter released, with just a touch
• Built-in flash; compact, lightweight design for ease of use and portability

To pre-order the Panasonic GF2:

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 (black)
  $699
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 (silver)
  $699
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 (red)
  $699

The Panasonic 100-300mm Micro Four-Third lens is now in stock and shipping from Amazon.com for $599. The Panasonic 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 G lens is the first compact ultra zoom telephoto lens for the micro four thirds digital camera system to be released and will give m4/3 users much needed reach in their photography. To get the Panasonic 100-300mm lens click on the image above or click here.

As mentioned previously when it was first announced, the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. reaches out to 300mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 600 mm) and gives you hand held ultra-telephoto zoom shots with astonishingly compact and light weight profile.

Panasonic Lumix 100-300mm Lens
$599.95

The Panasonic G1 is now being discounted a large amount, its now selling for only $399, which is a very good deal considering it once sold for $799 when it first came out. The $399 price includes the 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens. To order the the Panasonic G1 with 14-45mm Lens on Amazon.com click here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (Black) with 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens
$399.99

Amazon currently has an even better deal on now for the Panasonic GF1 with 20mm f/1.7 lens micro-four thirds camera for only $599.99, that’s a pretty big price drop from $729-$792 where it was at previously in the past few months and even lower than the last good deal for it at $649. Click here to take advantage of this great deal.

Panasonic GF1 with 20mm f/1.7 Lens
Was: $792-$729
Now: $599.99

There is currently a very good deal for the Panasonic LX5 camera on Amazon right now, the price for popular point and shoot camera has dropped to only $407. The price drop for the LX5 is for both colors, black and white.

Panasonic LX5 Features:

• 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
• 3.8x F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens
• 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD; Record HD videos in AVCHD Lite; Creative Movie mode
• Venus Engine FHD image processor; hot shoe for easy accessorization
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

To take advantage of this deal click on the image above or the individual links below.

• Panasonic Lumix LX5 (black)
  $407.97
• Panasonic Lumix LX5 (white)
  $407.97

Panasonic along with their newly announced GH2 Micro Four Thirds camera has also released a brand new 14mm f/2.5 wide angle prime lens, a 100-300mm f/4-5.6 Mega O.I.S. telephoto zoom and a very interesting 12.5mm 3D interchangeable lens for the Micro Four Thirds system.

The Panasonic 12.5mm 3D lens, demonstrated as a concept earlier this year features a fixed 12.5mm focal length and a fixed f/12 aperture. Two separate optical systems allow for the capture of left and right images simultaneously. Panasonic calls this an advantage over competing Sony and Fujifilm 3D methods, and that the Lumix 3D system can capture moving objects more easily. The new Panasonic GH2 is 3D-ready, and the Panasonic G2 will also be able to accept the 3D lens with an upcoming firmware update. The lens is listing for $249.95 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

Also announced are the new Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH lens and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 Mega O.I.S. lens. They both feature seven-blade apertures and lightweight construction. The 14mm lens, equating to 28mm when coupled to a G series camera is comprised of six elements in five groups and measures 20.5mm in total. The 14mm lens is listed at $399.95 and is available now on Amazon.com for pre-order.

The new telephoto zoom lens, Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. reaches out to 300mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 600 mm) hand held ultra-telephoto zoom shots with astonishingly compact and light weight profile. The 100-300mm lens is listed at $599.95 and is now available on Amazon.com for pre-order.

Panasonic at Photokina (the photography mega show) has announced the new Panasonic Lumix GH2 Micro Four Thirds camera. The GH2 gets an upgraded MOS sensor and shoots at 16 mega pixels with a wider sensitivity range of ISO 160 to 12,800 and a faster, 23-point auto-focusing system. The brand new sensor along with a new Venus Engine FHD processor also provides for 5FPS burst shooting and 1080i video at 60 frames per second instead of 30fps. A swivel out touchscreen LCD still acts as an important control mechanism with tap-to-focus, subject tracking and area focus. The electronic viewfinder is still similar in resolution but has been upgraded to a more natural 60 frames per second. Photos and videos can still show on a TV through HDMI out. The upgraded camera gives the option of shooting in 3D through a new lens; the optional 12.5mm f12 has two optical elements and creates stereoscopic photos that are usable with most 3D displays.

The Panasonic GH2 has three versions of it available for pre-order on Amazon.com. Two black versions, with either a 14-42mm lens ($999.95) or the 14-140mm lens($1,499.95). There is also a silver version of the GH2 with the 14-42mm lens for $999.95. See the list below for the available options.

Pre-Order the Panasonic GH2 on Amazon.com:

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 with 14-42mm Hybrid Lens (Black)
  $999.95
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and 14-140mm HD Hybrid Lens (Black)
  $1,499.95
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 with 14-42mm Hybrid Lens (Silver)
  $999.95

The newly released and popular Panasonic LX5 has had a price drop on Amazon.com, the price has dropped to $399 from $499 which makes it a pretty good deal now. The black and white versions of the LX5 are both now $399. To learn more about the Panasonic LX5 features and specs, click here. To take advantage of this click on the LX5 image above or below.

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)
  Was: $499
  Now: $399
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (White)
  Was: $499
  Now: $399

The Panasonic 20mm Pancake Micro Four Thirds Lens has dropped in price on Amazon.com from $399.99 to $349.99 which makes it a pretty good deal now.

The Lumix G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH, a compact and lightweight “pancake” lens, is dramatically compact and lightweight, featuring an outstanding F1.7 brightness which allows consumers to create stunning photos with beautiful, soft focus. Comprised of seven lenses arranged in five groups, the Lumix G 20mm lens actually uses two aspherical lenses to effectively minimize distortion and achieve super high resolution. The versatile 20mm focal length (equivalent to 40mm on a 35mm film camera) is suitable for all applications–from scenery shots to dimly-lit indoor environments.

Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds
Was: $399.95
Now: $349.39

The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 digital camera is stock and shipping from Amazon.com and is listed at $499.00. Click here to order the Panasonic LX5.

The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is a unique compact digital camera offering photo enthusiasts the ideal way for capturing professional-quality photos and High Definition (HD) video. With an ultra-bright F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, the Lumix LX5 minimizes image distortion, resulting in stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The 24mm wide angle lens offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x (90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile.

The F2.0 lens is twice as bright as a F2.8 lens, making it easy to produce beautiful photos with a soft-focused background thanks to the shallow depth of field provided by the extra light. In addition to the newly-designed lens, the Lumix LX5 features an image processing engine that combines technologies resulting in professional-quality photos, especially in low-light situations. Like its predecessor, the Lumix LX5 features the highly-acclaimed 10.1-megapixel CCD, but it has an expanded dynamic range by increasing the sensitivity and the saturation.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
$399