Anyone planning to go to Focus 2007?

[andybarton]

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

Might pop down on the Sunday.

[nigelrea]

I am planning to go on the Sunday, which is the first day.

Have you been before?

Nigel

[andybarton]

No I have not been before, but I was given a Heads-Up by a friend.

It would be the Sunday that I would go too.

[Rolo]

I usually go for two days. Always Sunday and usually Tuesday.

This year, three of my key suppliers won't be there.

If you've not been before, be sure to get there as early as you can. Once. it took me 1+3/4 hours to get from the M'way to the first NEC roundabout. I turned around and went home.

The Caravan Show is usually on at the same time.

Rolo

[dotandcom]

I was half thinking of this. I will give my full attention to it if forum friends are going. Andy, Nigel, Rolo, will you definitely be there? If so, where on earth is an infallible place to meet up, and what time would suit you? I live relatively close (compared to you guys), but would nevertheless travel there by train to avoid the traffic. As I understand it, the station is in the heart of the complex.

All the best,

Chris

[andybarton]

I will have to check my social secretary's diary, but if I do come, it will most likely be by train, even if I just park up at a nearby station and go a couple of stops on the railway.

There's no way on earth that I am going to get ionvolved with a million caravanners...

[stunsworth]

Actually the caravaners might provide some good shots :-).

I've been to the Focus show before - and a similar one in Paris - and to be honest I've always got pretty bored, pretty quickly. Maybe I'll give it another go this year :-)

[zanydave]

I've been on a couple of occasions. More & more of the big names seem to be giving it a miss.
Might pop down as there is a bar.

Dave

[andybarton]

The more I read about it, the more inclined I am to go out and take some pictures instead

Thanks guys.

[stunsworth]

Andy, unless you have something, or someone, specific to see I think that could be the best plan of action ;-)

[DaveEP]

I will be going also..... I might even take my camera this year too

[ian748s]

I'll be there on Monday.

[dhsimmonds]

Ian, I will be there on Monday as well...............will I recognise you by your avatar??????

I have been to Focus quite a few times, but like most exhibitions in the UK, more and more manufacturers are relying on their dealers and distributors to promote their brands.

There is a lot to see though and bargains to be had if you want to try different papers, inks, profiles etc. Magazine subscriptions are usually cheaper too..........always agravates me as I would prefer to just renew on line, but 20% savings pay for the fuel and car park!

The s/h lens/camera vendors are usually there in force, together with dealers such as Robert White.

In summary Focus is a "must go" at least once and then perhaps every 3/4 years afterwards! Thats the way I see it anyway.

[ian748s]

Originally Posted by dhsimmonds

Ian, I will be there on Monday as well...............will I recognise you by your avatar??????

I have been to Focus quite a few times, but like most exhibitions in the UK, more and more manufacturers are relying on their dealers and distributors to promote their brands.

There is a lot to see though and bargains to be had if you want to try different papers, inks, profiles etc. Magazine subscriptions are usually cheaper too..........always agravates me as I would prefer to just renew on line, but 20% savings pay for the fuel and car park!

The s/h lens/camera vendors are usually there in force, together with dealers such as Robert White.

In summary Focus is a "must go" at least once and then perhaps every 3/4 years afterwards! Thats the way I see it anyway.

Dave

Sent you a pm.

[wlaidlaw]

Originally Posted by andybarton

FOCUS ON IMAGING 2007 - Welcome

Might pop down on the Sunday.

I am going to go on the Monday but after horrendous journey last time am going to let the train take the strain.

Wilson

[andybarton]

Originally Posted by wlaidlaw

I am going to go on the Monday but after horrendous journey last time am going to let the train take the strain.

Wilson

Wise move - to drive from Sussex to Birmingham on a Monday would be no fun at all. Even with your crash helmet on!

Is that you in your avatar?

[wlaidlaw]

Originally Posted by andybarton

Wise move - to drive from Sussex to Birmingham on a Monday would be no fun at all. Even with your crash helmet on!

Is that you in your avatar?

Andy,

Yes that was me driving a Ralt RT31-Judd F2 engined F3 car in a round of the European Hill Climb Championship in 1999 at Chambon-sur Lac near Clermont Ferrand. That was my last season before the arthritis scuppered me - said hello to too many Armco barriers in single seaters over the previous 35 years!

Wilson

[gyoung]

Originally Posted by wlaidlaw

I am going to go on the Monday but after horrendous journey last time am going to let the train take the strain.

Wilson

I too am planning to go on Monday, is there a meet planned? We can't congregate at the Leica stand unfortunately
Or Robert White, I don't think they are there either, they are doing their own show later in Bournemouth I think. So not much rangefinder interest, I need to look at new scanners and a printer.

Gerry

[wlaidlaw]

Originally Posted by gyoung

I too am planning to go on Monday, is there a meet planned? We can't congregate at the Leica stand unfortunately
Or Robert White, I don't think they are there either, they are doing their own show later in Bournemouth I think. So not much rangefinder interest, I need to look at new scanners and a printer.

Gerry

What about the tea bar opposite Q12 at 3.45?

Wilson

[ian748s]

Originally Posted by wlaidlaw

What about the tea bar opposite Q12 at 3.45?

Wilson

I plan to be there from early so may not still be there that late. Any chance of a slightly earlier meet - say 3pm, same place?