Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC

Summerleft · 17-12-2007, 18:09

Any one been before is it worth a looky? seeing as we are so close might be worth a wander down.

Bit close to the wedding but still something to do on our week off.

**Markulous** · 17-12-2007, 18:25

I've been the last couple of years. As to whether it's worth it, well I didn't come back loaded with anything that I got cheap (but there are some that do) and I didn't learn anything devastating (tho' it was useful for handling Sigma SD14 and the Fuji S5). Worth registering beforehand to avoid the queues and get in free (tho' I feel that I paid for that piece of tarmac in the car park @ £7!)

stupot · 17-12-2007, 19:28

I went last year and as Mark said i doubt your come away with any earth shattering knowledge but it is great to see and handle gear you've got your eye on or get demos on things. As your about to do your first wedding there is quite a lot to cater for that side of the industry so you might get some ideas on presenting your work to the happy couple. If your just up the road I'd say its well worth a look, and you want to try out lenses for your camera take your body along, they do have bodies but it can get busy and you might have to wait about.

Trade visitors get in for free and non-trade entry is £6 and it is definitely worth registering and/or buying buying your tickets before hand, I queued for about 50 min's last year

**Markulous** · 17-12-2007, 19:41

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Originally Posted by stupot

As your about to do your first wedding there is quite a lot to cater for that side of the industry so you might get some ideas on presenting your work to the happy couple.

Oh yes! Flippin' weddings! Year before last the whole place was awash with wedding folders - maybe all the suppliers had gone bust as there were far fewer last year! But I'd have to admit it's probably worth going for them alone (if that's what interests you!)

Dave Canon · 17-12-2007, 19:52

I usually go every other year. It is quite handy if you want to buy something but you do need to know prices before you set out. I did not buy very much this year as there did not seem to be many bargains but in 2005, I bought my DSLR and a Canon Lens at a good price. I bought from a reputable dealer at £50+ below their advertised web prices which I checked before I set out. I think it is worth a visit but not every year.

Dave

Summerleft · 17-12-2007, 20:42

Thanks all, Ive reg online and got my free passes on thier way, deffinately if theres wedding stuff will be good for that.

brian wright22 · 18-12-2007, 18:47

I have been for the past four years, I think since it started. It has got better each year. Adobe has a useful stand where they show a large screen of many different manipulations on various photos, very useful to see first hand all of the icon use.
If you go on line and register you will get a free pass (not for your car!!) and also you can view all of the exhibitors.
As for purchases I got a bargain on my Canon 350D two years ago which was arefurbished one from Canon UK with 12 months warranty. £ 350 when they were going for cheapest £500. . Lots of Albums ,frames Wedding stuff etc.

Out of all of the major camera manufacturers CANON have been missing since the first year. I gather they will be present at the next Focus in February 2008.

I hope this helps Brian

***Dave*** · 18-12-2007, 19:08

I'll pay for your car park fee Summer, if you walk around with a Pixalo billboard on

Summerleft · 18-12-2007, 20:34

PMSL Dave couple of words spring to mind

**Markulous** · 18-12-2007, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Summerleft

PMSL Dave couple of words spring to mind

"Yes" and "Please" I'm guessing!

silkstone · 18-12-2007, 20:46

Who's going to give out the Pixalo carrier bags? Or the 'not carrier bags' made from recycled Nikons?

Summerleft · 18-12-2007, 23:38

Be nice to meet up with anyone if theyre going? most likely monday or tuesday for me

brian wright22 · 19-12-2007, 00:12

Monday or Tuesday will be best. First day Sunday can get crowded with more consumers. Wednesday is the last day and most of the stock of the retail outlets has gone and it closes a little earlier.
Percentage of visitors in 2007 was 29% non trade & 27% for visitors interested in Wedding/Portrait Photography/Schools. 2-8% were made up of each of many other interests.

brian wright22 · 19-12-2007, 09:30

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Originally Posted by Summerleft

Thanks all, Ive reg online and got my free passes on thier way, deffinately if theres wedding stuff will be good for that.

Have a look Summerleft at the Photomart stand

. They keep sending me their trade catalogue.Its full of lab stuff but buried in there is a lot of wedding photography kit, lighting etc and albums, mounts etc.

Regards Brian.

17-12-2007, 18:09	#1 (permalink)
Summerleft Feet under the table Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 1,580	Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC Any one been before is it worth a looky? seeing as we are so close might be worth a wander down. Bit close to the wedding but still something to do on our week off.

17-12-2007, 18:25	#2 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC I've been the last couple of years. As to whether it's worth it, well I didn't come back loaded with anything that I got cheap (but there are some that do) and I didn't learn anything devastating (tho' it was useful for handling Sigma SD14 and the Fuji S5). Worth registering beforehand to avoid the queues and get in free (tho' I feel that I paid for that piece of tarmac in the car park @ £7!)

17-12-2007, 19:28	#3 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,319	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC I went last year and as Mark said i doubt your come away with any earth shattering knowledge but it is great to see and handle gear you've got your eye on or get demos on things. As your about to do your first wedding there is quite a lot to cater for that side of the industry so you might get some ideas on presenting your work to the happy couple. If your just up the road I'd say its well worth a look, and you want to try out lenses for your camera take your body along, they do have bodies but it can get busy and you might have to wait about. Trade visitors get in for free and non-trade entry is £6 and it is definitely worth registering and/or buying buying your tickets before hand, I queued for about 50 min's last year __________________ Stuart

17-12-2007, 19:52	#5 (permalink)
Dave Canon Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 505	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC I usually go every other year. It is quite handy if you want to buy something but you do need to know prices before you set out. I did not buy very much this year as there did not seem to be many bargains but in 2005, I bought my DSLR and a Canon Lens at a good price. I bought from a reputable dealer at £50+ below their advertised web prices which I checked before I set out. I think it is worth a visit but not every year. Dave

17-12-2007, 20:42	#6 (permalink)
Summerleft Feet under the table Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 1,580	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC Thanks all, Ive reg online and got my free passes on thier way, deffinately if theres wedding stuff will be good for that.

18-12-2007, 18:47	#7 (permalink)
brian wright22 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 1,222	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC I have been for the past four years, I think since it started. It has got better each year. Adobe has a useful stand where they show a large screen of many different manipulations on various photos, very useful to see first hand all of the icon use. If you go on line and register you will get a free pass (not for your car!!) and also you can view all of the exhibitors. As for purchases I got a bargain on my Canon 350D two years ago which was arefurbished one from Canon UK with 12 months warranty. £ 350 when they were going for cheapest £500. . Lots of Albums ,frames Wedding stuff etc. Out of all of the major camera manufacturers CANON have been missing since the first year. I gather they will be present at the next Focus in February 2008. I hope this helps Brian

18-12-2007, 19:08	#8 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC I'll pay for your car park fee Summer, if you walk around with a Pixalo billboard on

18-12-2007, 20:34	#9 (permalink)
Summerleft Feet under the table Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 1,580	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC PMSL Dave couple of words spring to mind

18-12-2007, 20:46	#11 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,416	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC Who's going to give out the Pixalo carrier bags? Or the 'not carrier bags' made from recycled Nikons?

18-12-2007, 23:38	#12 (permalink)
Summerleft Feet under the table Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 1,580	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC Be nice to meet up with anyone if theyre going? most likely monday or tuesday for me

19-12-2007, 00:12	#13 (permalink)
brian wright22 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 1,222	Re: Focus on Imaging 2008 NEC Monday or Tuesday will be best. First day Sunday can get crowded with more consumers. Wednesday is the last day and most of the stock of the retail outlets has gone and it closes a little earlier. Percentage of visitors in 2007 was 29% non trade & 27% for visitors interested in Wedding/Portrait Photography/Schools. 2-8% were made up of each of many other interests. Last edited by brian wright22 : 19-12-2007 at 16:51.