Spotted this when I looked at B&H Photo Video's newsletter this morning. Panasonic Lumix DMC-DH2 Digital Camera (Black) for USD $499.00 (with $400 instance saving) + USD $58.06 postage to Australia = ~AUD$531 delivered.
Product Highlights
- 16.05MP Live MOS Sensor
- 3" Free-Angle LCD W/460,000 Dots
- 1920x1080 60i HD Video
- Fastest Level of Light Speed AF
- High Sensitivity Up to ISO 12800
- Touch Screen Control for Stills/Video
- iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Stills/Video
- Dust Reduction System
- Dolby Stereo Sound W/Video
It's micro four third and mirrorless. It's also a 2 year old camera (released Oct 2010) which I guess is the reason B&H heavily discount it. It has got its own Wikipedia entry for more information.
- StaticICE query — $699 with 14-42mm from "Gerry Gibbs Camera House", $910 body only from DigitalRev HK.
- Reviews from Google — 11x 5 stars, 4x 4 stars and 1x 3 stars.
That's ridiculously cheap.
However you'll need to find a bargain lens first!