GH3 ordering and availability topic

DealjagdLtd

Are there People from Switzerland here? Maybe i can get some GH3 for 1'250 Swiss Francs and a Deliver-Date of Dec. 15th! Would anyone be interesseted in Mass-Ordering?

docz

Prices in Norway just released:

1360 € / $1749 USD / 9995 NOK Camera House

2041 € / $2610 USD / 14995 NOK 14-140 Kit

2449 € / $3132 USD / 17995 NOK 12-35 kit

That is a 60% increase in price compared to the GH2 when it was released. It is also worth noting is that Panasonic now positions this camera in with the full frame boys, just slightly cheaper than Nikon D600 / D800 and Canon 5d. It is going to be fun to see how this thing compares in the real world. Because Panasonic clearly wants to officially take on video segment of the HDSLR market. Marketing the GH3 as a pro tool, and not a hobbist camera. The sad part is that this leaves the pro-sumer segment a bit behind. At least price-wise.

stoney

As soon as the new year begins, say good bye to tax-free online shopping. Plus higher sales tax revisions on the way. No Questions Asked Return Policy would become a thing of past due to higher domestic and international shipping costs.

mpgxsvcd

B&H GH3 stock status update. It looks like the GH3 is scheduled to be in stock at B&H in the next two weeks. However, if you order through them it is non-cancelable and non-returnable. That is a huge caveat especially with all of the concerns about moire that have not been fully tested yet.

This is an email I just got.

Dear Customer Thank you for your interest in the following item:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Black) (B&H # PADMCGH3B) You are receiving this message because you asked to be notified when this item becomes available. This item is now available as a Special Order and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 business days (subject to availability). You will be charged upon placing your order. Please click the URL below to view the item:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=PADMCGH3B&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

If clicking the above link does not direct you to the product page, please copy and paste B&H item code PADMCGH3B into the search box located on the upper left-hand side of our website.

*Please note: This notification was sent to customers on a first-come first-served basis. The item was available at the time we sent this email. Due to the demands on our inventory we cannot guarantee that this item will remain available.

If the item is no longer available by the time you visit our website, you may opt-in again by clicking here. You will then be placed at the front of the queue when the item becomes available again. We appreciate your business.

konjow

UK amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009T3DEQ6/

Germany. Any experience with this shop? http://www.fotobantle.de/Spiegellose-Systeme/Panasonic-MFT-G-Kameras/Panasonic-GH3A-Kit-inkl--12-35mm-2-8-Objektiv.html

or this one? http://www.uhlenhuth.de/catalogsearch/result/?q=gh3&x=0&y=0

Sph1nxster

I like GH3 price..... I think Panasonic have hit this one bang on when it comes to incorporating many PRO features and with only a marginal price increase.... bravo!

What I do not like is the fact that prior to an official UK price announcement, many larger camera distributors are jumping on the "Holy Grail of Cameras" hype and charging a scandalous premium for it.

Rant over..... :)

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@Sph1nxster

It is not "I don't like GH3 price" topic :-)

Sph1nxster

"Price correct and inclusive of VAT" - £1549

Thats what I have just received back in an email from the shop.

Sph1nxster

@gib Good point.... i have asked the question.

In any case, still £1800, which although is higher than US is perhaps an easier option than messing about with customs and NTSC

gib

@sph1nxster I take it that doesn't include VAT ?

If Panasonic have the 12-35mm kit gh3 in stock in a few weeks, I will need to pop into the Dumfries or Inverness shop :)

Sph1nxster

I've just received email confirming that the GH3 + 12-35 X lens will be available in 3 weeks time.

Shop = Geddes and Mellis - Elgin, Scotland - Panasonic Store

http://www.geddesandmellis.co.uk/

I still can't really believe it, but maybe these larger stores are taking advantage of all the hype. I am as sceptical as you are.

konjow

@Sph1nxster £1549 for GH3 + 12-35 X lens - are you sure? Which shop?

Sph1nxster

I'd like to recall my last comment, local Panasonic store in UK has quoted me £1549 for GH3 + 12-35 X lens!

That certainly brings it in line with US price and EU.

Wexphotographic will have to reduce their price if that is the case.

martyfm

vat taxes are the worst. Read the fine print!

tenjin

yeah but beware that if you order outside of Switzerland you'll get the vat tax of 20% to pay... But yeah that's a real chance for us swiss guys to get it at US price. Now the only thing remaining is the GH3 to be as good as I want ;)

tetakpatak

Swiss prices are often better than in the EU, check anytime here:

toppreise.ch

Sph1nxster

UK prices are mental!

Local retailer quoted me £1550 for body only, Thats nearly 2000 EUR

andrevanberlo

gh3 can be ordered in netherlands with 14-140mm lens for about 1691 euro (incl vat), at centralpoint.nl , 2199 incl vat for 12-35mm kit at cameratools, i believe 1130 incl vat body only

tenjin

good news, we have good prices in Switzerland in a couple of selected online shops! :) here are some preorders link, body only around 1200$ (1200 swiss francs) and kit options from 1800$ for 14-140 kit to 2200$ for 12-35 kit.

Body only: http://shop.heinigerag.ch/de/products/204548 http://www.pcp.ch/product-1a16828595.htm

GH3 + 12-35mm kit: http://www.pcp.ch/product-1a16828595.htm

GH3 + 14-140mm kit: https://www.highdefinition.ch/product/Consumer-Electroncis/Photo-Video/Camera/Panasonic/Panasonic-DMC-GH3HEG-K/544761.html http://www.pcp.ch/product-1a16828616.htm