Amazon is running a string of "Lightning Deals" on the Panasonic :43:'s. (hat tip to 43rumors). The first deal was a GF3 + 14-42 PZ X zoom for $229, which is basically the going rate for that lens on its own. The current deal (which is "100% claimed" but for which you can join a "waiting list") is a GF5 + 14-42 (non-PZ) zoom for $299.
Current deals (as of 2pm PDT): Red GF5 + 14-42 (mk I, non-PZ) zoom for $299. 100% claimed, can join waitlist. Brown GF3 + 14-42 (mk I, non-PZ) zoom for $399. <s>Red GF3 +14-42 (mk I, non-PZ) zoom for $229.</s> 100% claimed, waitlist full. Black GF3 body for $229. Starting at 4pm PDT: GF3 + 14mm f/2.5 for $??? GF3 + 14-42 PZ X lens for $??? Starting at 6pm PDT: G5 body for $??? Expired/Sold out deals: <s>GF3 + 14-42 PZ X lens for $229.</s>
I need new gear like I need a hole in my head, but I'll be sitting by the computer till I see the price on that G5 body....
I hear ya...although I'm more intrigued by the PZ kit -- that's got me looking at how much I could resell the GF3 for.
Yes, I'm looking at that too. Even if the GF3 turns out to be unsalable (unlikely), $229 for that lens is a great deal. The next one is black though, so my guess is price will be somewhat higher than the brown earlier today....
The prices seem odd - the brown gf3 with the PZ lens was $229, yet the same body but with the regular 14-42 kit lens is $399?! Also, currently gf3 body only (black) is $229...
Trying to make sense of the pricing of something like this (particularly at Amazon) is a bit of a fools errand. It probably has to do as much with inventory as anything else. sent from my phone using the Mu-43 app
Its the people that are choosing to buy the body at that price that is odd ... For $229 you can get a camera with lens or no lens. Hey, lets just forget about the lens!
