When will the GH3 be available? at DVinfo.net

Bill Edmunds · December 24th, 2012, 07:31 AM

While some people here have it, everywhere I look it is listed as a pre-order only, with no release date given.

Bill Bruner · December 26th, 2012, 06:17 AM

Bill - for the third time in a row, Panasonic has underestimated the demand for GH cameras. I was in this same situation with the GH2 in December 2010, so I ended up getting one from The Camera Store in Canada. Sadly, that option is not available this time, because they're sold out up there too.

There is one guy on eBay selling his camera for $1569.99, but that's about it.

I learned my lesson last time and pre-ordered the GH3 from Adorama in September. My camera arrived in early December. I don't like pre-ordering, but Panasonic makes the best hybrid still/video cameras, and I need these cameras for my business.

Given Panasonic's track record with the rollout of these cameras, I am guessing that I'll have to pre-order the next one too. Sadly, below $2000, these cameras are the only game in town.

Best of the New Year,

Bill
Hybrid Camera Revolution

Jim Giberti · December 26th, 2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Edmunds

While some people here have it, everywhere I look it is listed as a pre-order only, with no release date given.

Try National Camera, BIll. We were able to get a pair from them with no pre-order.

Lee Mullen · January 1st, 2013, 01:21 AM

Panasonic are a disgrace. Asia-Pacific will not get any until February 2013.

Bill Edmunds · January 3rd, 2013, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Giberti

Try National Camera, BIll. We were able to get a pair from them with no pre-order.

Is that National Camera Exchange?

Dennis Vogel · January 3rd, 2013, 04:40 PM

How is it that places like National Camera or whatever it is called get these before B&H and other mega online stores?

D

Duane Adam · January 25th, 2013, 08:30 PM

I bought one a couple of days ago through this site:

zooLert | Panasonic GH3 In Stock Tracker | Check, Compare Prices and Alerts

Unique Photo had them in stock for all of 6 hours.

Bruce Foreman · January 25th, 2013, 10:30 PM

I pre-ordered mine Dec 11th. Every two weeks B&H sent me an email saying, "still backordered", got another one yesterday. This morning got an email saying, "shipped". Estimated delivery Jan 30th.

Boyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboy

Bill Bruner · January 26th, 2013, 07:12 AM

Congrats, Bruce! Finally unboxed mine - battery is charging now. Can't wait to get out and shoot with it.

Bill Bruner · January 31st, 2013, 12:51 AM

Four new GH3s left in stock for $1212 with free shipping to US addresses at the buy.com store on ebay.

Get 'em while they're hot!

Bill Bruner · February 14th, 2013, 07:45 AM

For those who can't wait, there is one

used GH3 available at Amazon Warehouse Deals for $1195.99

.

Bill Bruner · February 16th, 2013, 03:33 AM

GH3s back in stock for $1299.99 from National Camera Exchange via eBay.

Still backordered at B&H and Adorama.

Marked up ridiculously at Amazon.

Allan Barnwell · February 16th, 2013, 08:42 PM

We sold through our first five. More coming. Stay tuned:

http://www.omegabroadcast.com/fmp/om...04&-recid=3037

Bill Bruner · March 1st, 2013, 05:54 AM

A few more in stock for $1298 at Adorama.

Nate Haustein · March 1st, 2013, 10:03 AM

Just got an email. In stock at B&H today.

December 24th, 2012, 07:31 AM	#1
Bill Edmunds Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conway, NH Posts: 574	When will the GH3 be available? While some people here have it, everywhere I look it is listed as a pre-order only, with no release date given. Last edited by Bill Edmunds; December 24th, 2012 at 08:57 AM.

December 26th, 2012, 06:17 AM	#2
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: When will the GH3 be available? Bill - for the third time in a row, Panasonic has underestimated the demand for GH cameras. I was in this same situation with the GH2 in December 2010, so I ended up getting one from The Camera Store in Canada. Sadly, that option is not available this time, because they're sold out up there too. There is one guy on eBay selling his camera for $1569.99, but that's about it. I learned my lesson last time and pre-ordered the GH3 from Adorama in September. My camera arrived in early December. I don't like pre-ordering, but Panasonic makes the best hybrid still/video cameras, and I need these cameras for my business. Given Panasonic's track record with the rollout of these cameras, I am guessing that I'll have to pre-order the next one too. Sadly, below $2000, these cameras are the only game in town. Best of the New Year, Bill Hybrid Camera Revolution

January 1st, 2013, 01:21 AM	#4
Lee Mullen Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 576	Re: When will the GH3 be available? Panasonic are a disgrace. Asia-Pacific will not get any until February 2013.

January 3rd, 2013, 04:40 PM	#6
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	Re: When will the GH3 be available? How is it that places like National Camera or whatever it is called get these before B&H and other mega online stores? D

January 25th, 2013, 08:30 PM	#7
Duane Adam Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 398	Re: When will the GH3 be available? I bought one a couple of days ago through this site: zooLert \| Panasonic GH3 In Stock Tracker \| Check, Compare Prices and Alerts Unique Photo had them in stock for all of 6 hours.

January 25th, 2013, 10:30 PM	#8
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Re: When will the GH3 be available? I pre-ordered mine Dec 11th. Every two weeks B&H sent me an email saying, "still backordered", got another one yesterday. This morning got an email saying, "shipped". Estimated delivery Jan 30th. Boyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboy

January 26th, 2013, 07:12 AM	#9
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: When will the GH3 be available? Congrats, Bruce! Finally unboxed mine - battery is charging now. Can't wait to get out and shoot with it.

January 31st, 2013, 12:51 AM	#10
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: When will the GH3 be available? Four new GH3s left in stock for $1212 with free shipping to US addresses at the buy.com store on ebay. Get 'em while they're hot!

February 14th, 2013, 07:45 AM	#11
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: When will the GH3 be available? For those who can't wait, there is one used GH3 available at Amazon Warehouse Deals for $1195.99 used GH3 available at Amazon Warehouse Deals for $1195.99 .

February 16th, 2013, 03:33 AM	#12
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: When will the GH3 be available? GH3s back in stock for $1299.99 from National Camera Exchange via eBay. Still backordered at B&H and Adorama. Marked up ridiculously at Amazon.

February 16th, 2013, 08:42 PM	#13
Allan Barnwell Sponsor: Omega Broadcast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 239	Re: When will the GH3 be available? We sold through our first five. More coming. Stay tuned: http://www.omegabroadcast.com/fmp/om...04&-recid=3037 __________________ On twitter @OmegaBroadcast (512) 251-7778 (Main Office) www.OmegaBroadcast.com

March 1st, 2013, 05:54 AM	#14
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: When will the GH3 be available? A few more in stock for $1298 at Adorama. Last edited by Bill Bruner; March 1st, 2013 at 09:24 PM.

March 1st, 2013, 10:03 AM	#15
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: When will the GH3 be available? Just got an email. In stock at B&H today. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com