Still no definite date and $ on LUMIX GH1

Xavier Etown · March 27th, 2009, 07:38 AM

According to Engadget, it will be released April 24 at close to $1500. Not sure if they're talking in Japan, US or both.

Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24th

That's a steep price for me and a big jump from the its predecessor, even with HD video added.

Learvis Templeton Jr. · March 27th, 2009, 08:51 AM

[QUOTE=Xavier Etown;1034448]According to Engadget, it will be released April 24 at close to $1500. Not sure if they're talking in Japan, US or both.

Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24th

It's Japan first.

John Wyatt · March 27th, 2009, 08:57 AM

I'm a bit disappointed with the price (usually comparatively higher in the UK as well). Wish it could also be available as body-only so I could make my own choices about the lens since the kit zoom appears to add quite a bit to the cost. Oh well....

Thomas Richter · March 27th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Koehler

Just so you know, I didn't type that in.
I would have said 'funny' rather than 'absurd', but it fits either way.

Bill,
I know, I saw it myself on the B&H page. Was thinking a while whether it made me laugh or just reflect on the strange coincidence. Was equally close to saying funny.

No offence or mockery intended towards you in any way, hope you didn't suspect that.

Thomas

Paulo Teixeira · March 27th, 2009, 11:39 AM

That ends up being $1,530.06 once converted to U.S. dollars. The U.S. price will definitely be no more than $1,500 but with all the time Panasonic is spending determining the US price, it could be at least $100 less than that.

Emmanuel Plakiotis · March 28th, 2009, 07:22 AM

According to the dudes in Endgadget the Panny is arriving April 24th in the States.

Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24th

Chris Hurd · March 28th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Sorry Emmanuel, that's not what they're saying. Please read that page again -- they're saying it will be in Japan on April 24th, not the U.S., which still has to wait until June. No word on delivery dates to other markets yet as far as I can tell.

Emmanuel Plakiotis · March 28th, 2009, 12:46 PM

My apologies Chris.
A combination of wishful thinking and cognitive inadequacies.

Kurth Bousman · March 28th, 2009, 12:52 PM

I also read they will only be producing 5000 units a month .

Julius Tan · March 31st, 2009, 05:55 PM

Coming this May.

Panasonic DMC-GH1 handled on video, coming to North America in May

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March 27th, 2009, 07:38 AM	#31
Xavier Etown Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 71	According to Engadget, it will be released April 24 at close to $1500. Not sure if they're talking in Japan, US or both. Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24th That's a steep price for me and a big jump from the its predecessor, even with HD video added.

March 27th, 2009, 08:51 AM	#32
Learvis Templeton Jr. New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5	[QUOTE=Xavier Etown;1034448]According to Engadget, it will be released April 24 at close to $1500. Not sure if they're talking in Japan, US or both. Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24th It's Japan first.

March 27th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#33
John Wyatt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Country, UK Posts: 141	I'm a bit disappointed with the price (usually comparatively higher in the UK as well). Wish it could also be available as body-only so I could make my own choices about the lens since the kit zoom appears to add quite a bit to the cost. Oh well....

March 28th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#36
Emmanuel Plakiotis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 344	According to the dudes in Endgadget the Panny is arriving April 24th in the States. Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24th

March 28th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#38
Emmanuel Plakiotis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 344	My apologies Chris. A combination of wishful thinking and cognitive inadequacies.

March 28th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#39
Kurth Bousman Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san miguel allende , gto , mexico Posts: 644	I also read they will only be producing 5000 units a month .

March 31st, 2009, 05:55 PM	#40
Julius Tan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cebu Philippines Posts: 69	Coming this May. Panasonic DMC-GH1 handled on video, coming to North America in May