NEC Photo Show deals

[Bruce Clarke]

I'll try an be there for 12.00 today.

[Phill D]

I can second what Jim said, I got there at 10:30 and there was a queue of about 5 or 6. Didn't take too long to go down though but it did take all day to get my cleaned camera back so best to get there as early as you can. They did seem very busy this year, successful service no doubt.

[MJ224]

I attended the show. On Monday. Did not recognise anyone though

Succumbed to the mk2 along with the free grip and bag. Smells lovely but failing to see its use!! Not even sure how to put the camera in it with a lenses attached!!

Yes the wildlife talk was well done, as was the 'Dallas' talk. But they were selling the mk2......(and I fell for it)

Beginning to get to grips with the new beast....and an enjoyable day

[sapper]

Originally Posted by Phill D

A few of deals of note this year.
EM1 mk2 at £1699 with free grip and bag from Olympus if you buy a spare battery. The bag seems to be a very smart leather one that will take several lenses too (edit I've opened it and it's very smart from Gillies of London supposed to be worth £299). Price and offer is the same at LCE and Camera World. Couldn't resist this one
Lumix 100-400mm lens £1099 at LCE but they only had 4 left at about 11:00 today. That's about £200 off.
Spyder 5 Pro at £112 from Camera World. £129 at Calumet and Datacolour themselves.

I'm sure there were more but these were the ones that most interested me.
Happy shopping

I wish I had waited till now to get the Mk2

[Walti]

Originally Posted by MJ224

I attended the show. On Monday. Did not recognise anyone though

Maybe this will help? I've just got to try and remember who was who though...

[Phill D]

I think I recognise a few faces from previous years but can't help with names I'm afraid. We really ought to sort out some name badges for event such as these.

[Wee man]

Hec do I detect a smile? You have a reputation to keep up!

Wee Man

[Grumpy Hec]

Originally Posted by Wee man

Hec do I detect a smile? You have a reputation to keep up!

Wee Man

Oooops - sorry - I plead guilty m'lud and would ask for several other offences to be taken into account.

[cinders]

Yes - name badges, lanyards etc?
Some way of identifying other forum users. I was there, but didn't recognise anyone I'd previously met. Chatted to a few here and there, and generally had a good day!

[Olybirder]

I wasn't there myself but would a badge for forum members help? If other members spotted one they could introduce themselves and have a chat. It could also help to promote this forum, although we would have to work out what it is actually called. Just an idea.

Ron

[shenstone]

Cindy.. I can probably provide a picture of you to the group

However it will probably be something very unflattering of you in a muddy quarry, wearing High vis and a hard hat... what's it worth not to



Before anyone gets any strange ideas we are both members of our local Geological Association group and would be collecting fossils or something similar

[Wee man]

I think you must explain something similar and not leave it to the members imaginations!

Wee Man

[benvendetta]

Originally Posted by cinders

Yes - name badges, lanyards etc?
Some way of identifying other forum users. I was there, but didn't recognise anyone I'd previously met. Chatted to a few here and there, and generally had a good day!

There used to be lanyards with names (pre-printed if you booked in advance)when it was Focus on Imaging. I remember one year mine said Dave Bennett, Olympus Photo Safari Group. Remember that group anyone???????

[cinders]

I think I still have a Focus on Imaging lanyard, and yes I remember the group although I didn't actually get out with them, sadly.

[MJ224]

Originally Posted by Walti

Maybe this will help? I've just got to try and remember who was who though...

Thanks Walti, sure I remember you know.......

Just add my mug to the list, (copied from the gallery with ease)