SlashGear Japan
Pricing and release information for the Panasonic DMC-GH1 Hybrid has been revealed, as part of the camera’s launch in Japan this week. The 12-megapixel Micro Four Thirds System camera will go on sale in Japan on April 24th, priced at around 150,000 yen ($1,530).
That gets you the DMC-GH1 itself, together with a 45-200-millimeter lens; Panasonic are refusing to divulge pricing and launch dates for outside of Japan. The DMC-GH1 is capable of recording 1080p high-definition video while still auto-focusing.
SlashGear caught up with the DMC-GH1 back at PMA 2009 earlier this month. Check out our hands-on demo video and live gallery here, and then take a look at our sample footage from the camera here.
2 Responses to “Panasonic DMC-GH1 1080p Hybrid hits Japan April 24th”
Samurai April 8, 2009
The Japanese version is now on Ebay and Craigsliast (LA). Search for “GH1″
+1LL April 16, 2009
Ebay and Cragslist listings are just pre-orders for pre-orders. The camera only became available for pre-order on Amazon JP on April 12th (maybe slightly earlier at other major Japanese retailers). Price ranges from 130,000 to 150,000 yen ($1300-1500 US).
Also… for goodness sake, the kit lens is pictured in the included photo and that clearly says 14-140. Not 45-200 as PC World apparently divined from the ether.
Neutral