Focus On Imaging - NEC 7th-10th March

BruceLee · 26 Feb 2010 at 00:21

So, anyone going this year? I was there 2 years ago but that was in my pre-DSLR days so I didn't really take much notice of any deals etc going on.

If I remember there were a few stands that were selling lenses/accessories, however I don't know if the prices were competitive or if they will be this year. I was thinking I may buy a macro lens or possibly a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 or similar, maybe even the Tokina 11-16mm but I guess it all depends on the prices.

Throttle · 26 Feb 2010 at 02:13

i plan on going n it will be my first time too. Used to use 35mm film slr and got into dslr last nov so im interested, hope that its well represented by the manufacturers as well as trade.

BruceLee · 26 Feb 2010 at 02:21

I remember there was a large Canon and Nikon section before, mainly with the longer lenses but they had all the DSLR bodies there IIRC.

http://www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk/exhibitors.htm

As I recall there was a lot of smaller firms, mainly printing based but there were a few stalls selling kit.

The_Abyss · 26 Feb 2010 at 08:52

I wouldn't see any particular reason why the deals would be much better just because they're at a show.

Wedge · 26 Feb 2010 at 11:58

I have 3 tickets for all days ... but dont think i am going to make any of them

.... im hoping apon hope that i can get there on the last day..not been before, is it worth it?

Drum2 · 26 Feb 2010 at 14:58

Panasonic have chosen this event (instead of PMA) to unveil some new cameras.
Apparently the G2 and the G10, some are hoping for the LX4/LX5 as well.

http://43rumors.com/ft5-hot-panasonic-teaser-for-a-new-mft-cameras-and-the-lx3-successor/

Adrianr · 26 Feb 2010 at 16:07

NEC should be unveiling the new PA range of monitors here too.

Messiah Khan · 26 Feb 2010 at 17:05

I'll be there on Tuesday and Wednesday. Will be there for work though, but if anyone fancies meeting up then give me a shout.

BruceLee · 26 Feb 2010 at 20:30

The_Abyss said:
I wouldn't see any particular reason why the deals would be much better just because they're at a show.

Well you never know, I'm holding off any lens purchases until I at least go and take a look and even if its not the cheapest I'm hoping I can at least have a play with a few lenses, my local Jessops etc don't carry a lot of stock.

Wedge said:
I have 3 tickets for all days ... but dont think i am going to make any of them .... im hoping apon hope that i can get there on the last day..not been before, is it worth it?

It depends what you are interested in, as I recall 2 years ago it was mainly trade stalls selling services like prints/canvas etc with a few of the usual big names like Nikon/Canon/Hasselblad etc showing off their latest kit. I can't say I would want to personally spend more than a couple of hours there but then I'm just a hobby photographer and most of the stalls aren't particularly aimed at me. I'm going to take a look at a few of the Nikon compatible lenses hopefully, they have stalls selling bags/tripods etc as well.

Messiah Khan said:
I'll be there on Tuesday and Wednesday. Will be there for work though, but if anyone fancies meeting up then give me a shout.

I'm only able to go on the Sunday, will you have a stall or something or are you going to look around?

Snapshot · 27 Feb 2010 at 06:37

The_Abyss said:
I wouldn't see any particular reason why the deals would be much better just because they're at a show.

And plenty of reasons why they wouldn't - cost of stand, transport & accomodation, extra staff costs, etc. We've looked at trade shows for our sector and you've got to sell a huge amount to get your costs back, let alone make a profit.

I might go on the Monday, possibly Tuesday, just to have a look around. I'm considering a new high-end AIO printer so would like a look at the latest models.

Messiah Khan · 27 Feb 2010 at 09:40

BruceLee said:
I'm only able to go on the Sunday, will you have a stall or something or are you going to look around?

Going to look around & do research etc for work. Main think I want to look at are the Broncolor Scoro power packs, but annoyingly it doesn't look like Bron have a stall. Hopefully one of the lighting retailers will stock Bron kit. Also want to see a lot of the workshops, especially the DSLR video workflow ones, as this is something that is getting a lot of interest at work.

Maniacfest · 7 Mar 2010 at 22:31

First time at the show today, was quite impressed by the amount of stands, especially the Canon one. Was quite temped to buy a few bits and bobs but I can get them cheaper on the net without carrying them around all day! Would recommend going if you have never been before.

Troop · 7 Mar 2010 at 23:29

Messiah Khan said:
I'll be there on Tuesday and Wednesday. Will be there for work though, but if anyone fancies meeting up then give me a shout.

Any chance, you could price up a Gitzo GT5541LS for me on your rounds

.

I could get someone to pick it up for me on Wed,.... looking at spending £500-550, cheers

lucklessloser · 7 Mar 2010 at 23:43

I also went today and as someone who is relatively new to photography i found it an excellent show. I found everyone i spoke to (and i spoke to a lot of people!) extremely informative and helpful (particularly the Manfrotto and Canon guys) and the workshops very good. Personally i really liked getting to grips with the current Canon cameras and lenses. I'm very attached to my 450D and at the moment couldn't afford to upgrade but at least i know what i'm aiming for now!