photography show 2018

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2018 at 17:25

jonneymendoza said:
I'm not a pro but probably could have tried and blagged it

I only filled in the form, put in my website. They do check it and it says they could ask for evidence such as company certificate (I guess if you are a part of a studio), or work ID (a production or film company or magazine) or my insurance certificate.

But i applied last night and got the email this morning.

No-One · 14 Mar 2018 at 23:03

I’ve got tickets for Sunday. Never been before

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2018 at 23:35

jonneymendoza said:
I'm not a pro but probably could have tried and blagged it

99% going Saturday, car parking booked.

DeathStorm · 15 Mar 2018 at 03:00

Drollic said:
You can just walk over, it's easy to listen in and see things, less so if you want a seat. The only exception I think is the adobe talks, although think they're still free, just more organised due to being in an enclosure.

Don't think I've ever once sat through the Adobe talks, they're always mobbed with people.

DeathStorm · 15 Mar 2018 at 03:07

Raymond Lin said:
What’s there to see anyway? Don’t plan to buy anything, I can always try gear in the shops.

It's mostly about gear, I can only make Saturday but it's always been busy (I assume that's when most of the non-pros are around). Definitely worth going at least once, there's dealers you wouldn't normally come across and there's a few other activities. I didn't spot anything especially interesting on the paid stage this year though.

I normally avoid the biggest brands (Nikon, Canon, Adobe, Sony etc) but this year I am quite curious about the A7 III (although I suppose it'd make more sense to hit up a shop).

jonneymendoza · 15 Mar 2018 at 07:54

Raymond Lin said:
99% going Saturday, car parking booked.

got a link on booking the car park?

No-One · 15 Mar 2018 at 10:11

What’s the point in booking car parking as opposed to just paying for it when you get there?

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2018 at 10:45

No-One said:
What’s the point in booking car parking as opposed to just paying for it when you get there?

Queue to pay.

jonneymendoza · 15 Mar 2018 at 13:02

Raymond Lin said:
Queue to pay.

link link!

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2018 at 13:04

jonneymendoza said:
link link!

Your google skills needs work Jonny

http://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking/

They are out of express parking btw.

Marzipanogram · 15 Mar 2018 at 13:31

Just a suggestion.
Don't use the official car parks. Instead park at or near the car parks on the rail routes going to and from the NEC.
Usual you can street park for free, just use Google Maps and Street View to plan ahead.

jonneymendoza · 15 Mar 2018 at 13:37

Marzipanogram said:
Just a suggestion.
Don't use the official car parks. Instead park at or near the car parks on the rail routes going to and from the NEC.
Usual you can street park for free, just use Google Maps and Street View to plan ahead.

How far is the walk to nec ? Got a Google map link of the area you speak about?

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2018 at 15:02

Marzipanogram said:
Just a suggestion.
Don't use the official car parks. Instead park at or near the car parks on the rail routes going to and from the NEC.
Usual you can street park for free, just use Google Maps and Street View to plan ahead.

I thought about that....I don’t really have that long, about 4hrs total so don’t want to spend too long walking to and from.

Marzipanogram · 15 Mar 2018 at 15:21

Raymond Lin said:
I thought about that....I don’t really have that long, about 4hrs total so don’t want to spend too long walking to and from.

Understood.
But the train journey times are maybe 5 to 10 mins, nearly the same time as walking to your car in the NEC car park.

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2018 at 15:35

Marzipanogram said:
Understood.
But the train journey times are maybe 5 to 10 mins, nearly the same time as walking to your car in the NEC car park.

I have been to a gig at the NEC via trains before, both are valid options but given a choice of 5-10 mins walking vs 5-10 public transport i always go with walking because that is fixed and guaranteed. Not so much with public transport, especially trains in the U.K.

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2018 at 15:44

I know what I need to buy, I lost that triangle thing at the bottom of the centre column for my manfrotto tripod...I want a replacement, or something that screws in with a hook.

Drollic · 15 Mar 2018 at 18:35

I want to buy the fuji 35mm 1.4 but I need the money for other things, I'm reluctant to go in case I see one

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2018 at 18:50

Drollic said:
I want to buy the fuji 35mm 1.4 but I need the money for other things, I'm reluctant to go in case I see one

Have you tried it? What body?

Drollic · 15 Mar 2018 at 19:00

Raymond Lin said:
Have you tried it? What body?

Yes, tried it on my xt-2 in the Philippines for a day with the latest body firmware, although not sure how up to date the lens firmware was as didn't check. I'm no pro, but combined with classic chrome I've got some great images, at least in my view. The autofocus speed seemed fine for intended use as well.

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2018 at 19:03

Drollic said:
Yes, tried it on my xt-2 in the Philippines for a day with the latest body firmware, although not sure how up to date the lens firmware was as didn't check. I'm no pro, but combined with classic chrome I've got some great images, at least in my view. The autofocus speed seemed fine for intended use as well.

Ah cool, I was going to say i can bring mine for you to try, but that would be less time than you whole day you've had with it.