jpattison Posted February 17, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) You would think they could have a small stand, it is the end of February, and we want to see the new lenses and speak to experts! FOCUS ON IMAGING 2009 I'm going on the opening day, Sunday. Anyone else likely to be there? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Hi jpattison, Take a look here No Leica at Focus on Imaging again. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
marknorton Posted February 17, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2009 It's interesting that it's further for you to travel to the show than it is for Leica to load up the van with brochures and drive the 65 miles to the NEC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted February 17, 2009 It's usually a good day out, I like to look at the photographs on display. At least Linhof Studio are there! Shame no Leica though. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica007 Posted February 17, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2009 I will go on Monday, 23rd, morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimF Posted February 17, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 17, 2009 You would think they could have a small stand, it is the end of February, and we want to see the new lenses and speak to experts! FOCUS ON IMAGING 2009 I'm going on the opening day, Sunday. Anyone else likely to be there? John Your'e assuming there are multiple working examples of the new lenses (presuming you mean the 'luxes and nocti) to show! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted February 17, 2009 One of each will do ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhabedi Posted February 17, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Your'e assuming there are multiple working examples of the new lenses (presuming you mean the 'luxes and nocti) to show! There are. I tried them last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_clarke Posted February 17, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2009 I'll be there on Sunday Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted February 17, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 17, 2009 I've mentioned in a couple of other threads that I've never seen Leica UK at Focus, or any other UK venue for that matter, in recent times. ChrisC did say that they used to attend a while ago, but they certainly seem to be running silent and deep at the moment. Monday, or possibly Tuesday, for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimF Posted February 17, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 17, 2009 Your'e assuming there are multiple working examples of the new lenses (presuming you mean the 'luxes and nocti) to show! There are. I tried them last week. Hope you didn't pocket the one with my name on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhabedi Posted February 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 17, 2009 Hope you didn't pocket the one with my name on! I was tempted to do so, but I didn't... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted February 17, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 17, 2009 I've mentioned in a couple of other threads that I've never seen Leica UK at Focus, or any other UK venue for that matter, in recent times. ChrisC did say that they used to attend a while ago, but they certainly seem to be running silent and deep at the moment.Monday, or possibly Tuesday, for me. Avoiding an ear-bashing by a cohort of UK dealers by lying low after the price increase and the removal of the M8 discount, perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 17, 2009 I'm tempted to go on the Sunday, but don't really know why. I might be interested in some of the paper manufacturers, but I'm not sure if that warrants a trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 17, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 17, 2009 I don't think that Leica UK have many staff to spare to send out to trade shows. However, I do know that their sole M technician doubles up as a binocular sales person at trade fairs (or at least did do 2 years ago), so it pays to know when "Twitchers Live '09" is happening if you want him to fix your M in MK. If he's out with Kate Humble, you will have to wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted February 17, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 17, 2009 To put on a respectable show at Focus would cost Leica about £50,000. They probably prefer to spend that on product launches. Canon's spend there is likely to be more than £250,000. A lot of additional M8.2's to pull their cost back. A low cost shell stand against the wall would do nothing positive for the company's image. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted February 17, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 17, 2009 To put on a respectable show at Focus would cost Leica about £50,000. They probably prefer to spend that on product launches. Canon's spend there is likely to be more than £250,000. A lot of additional M8.2's to pull their cost back. A low cost shell stand against the wall would do nothing positive for the company's image. Rolo I agree that a poor stand wouldn't look good, especially in comparison to the big guns, and maybe the money is needed elsewhere. However, what does non attendance do for the company's image I wonder? Given that most of the other manufacturers will be there. And let's not forget the professional market (photographers, studios and pro rental gear stockists) at which the S2 is meant to be targeted. I suspect that Leica just don't see Focus as important enough to justify the likely cost of attending. Unlike the much larger photokina and PMA, not much chance of them missing either of those exhibitions I'll bet;). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted February 17, 2009 No surprise... PMA | Exhibitors Exhibitor Space(s) Leica Camera Inc. P180,P190 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 17, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 17, 2009 Two companies I have worked for stopped attending most 'trade fairs'. Attendance is often sparodic and apart from being seen to be there, the tangible benefits were few. I am guessing Leica are just concentrating their efforts on the International trade fairs such as PMA and Photokina. Sensible IMO if disappointing for some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 17, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 17, 2009 "Trade fairs" offer a very poor return on investment. You either have to make a big splash or not attend - there is nothing in between. They are populated by gawkers and tyre-kickers - the real business is done elsewhere. Focus is a sideshow - only of interest to a parochial few. I'm glad Leica are spending their money elsewhere. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted February 17, 2009 OK. [end of thread] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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