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Three new serious compact cameras have been put up for purchase this week in Hong Kong. Surprisingly, despite the appreciation of the Japanese Yen to a new high level, the Ricoh GR Lens A12 28mm f/2.8 is far less expensive than the A12 50mm. Is the pricing strategy adjusted? Likely.
The suggested retail price of the GR Lens A12 28mm is HK$5,500, and that of the GXR body with the A12 28mm (free hood）is $7,300. As a reference, the NEX5 with two lenses or the NX100 with one kit lens now asks for about HK$5,500 to HK$5,700. [Use the exchange rate widget in the sidebar.]
Panasonic has also released the pricing for its two new cameras. The slightly compact GH2 body is selling for HK$ 8,380; the body plus 14-42mm lens for $ 9,380; the body plus 14-140mm lens for $ 12,990. Since these are suggested retail prices, the street prices can be about two hundred HK dollars cheaper.
Another is the seriously compact GF2, which is ready for pre-sale only. Customers who order the pre-sale item will receive a free Panasonic leather camera case. The GF2 will be available for hands-on in the Panasonic showroom in SOGO at Causeway Bay and iSquare at Tsimshatsui as soon as 11 December. The prices are:
Panasonic GF2 body HK$4,990
Panasonic GF2 body + 14mm F2.5 HK$5,990
Panasonic GF2 body + 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 HK$5,990
Panasonic GF2 body + 14mm F2.5 + 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 HKD$6,990
Panasonic GF2 body + 14mm F2.5 HK$5,990
Panasonic GF2 body + 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 HK$5,990
Panasonic GF2 body + 14mm F2.5 + 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 HKD$6,990
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