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Focus on Imaging 2006
Sue and myself, Paul Jones and Des Barr all arrived at the NEC around 10am this morning. First stop was to say hello to Pete Bargh at the impressive ePHOTOzine/Pentax User stand and then we started the long slog around the exhibition. The camera manufacturers were fairly low key, but it was ni...
Posted by johnriley on 27/02/2006 - 19:41
Focus on Imaging 2006
So definitely worth the visit then John, I'm currently googling for a local dentist to visit first thing, and I now know lots about abscesses via google as well. :( :AARRRRGGGHHH: Hopefully I can get that sorted out nice and early.. Birmingham's about 2 hours drive from here, so crossed fin...
Posted by LiamD on 27/02/2006 - 20:11
Focus on Imaging 2006
Good luck with the dentist.
Posted by johnriley on 27/02/2006 - 20:48
LED Lights
Hi, I would be VERY wary of any LED lights. Just recently our low voltage bulb in a reading lamp went and I tried an LED replacement as the power consumption was so much lower...the bulb cost about £7 pounds and was absolutely rubbish. It was hardly any brighter than a candle...hence the low powe...
Posted by bretbysteve on 26/02/2006 - 15:28
LED Lights
precisely, just point it at a white piece of paper, doesn't need to be in focus. Works beautifully. Better still, take these shots in raw mode so you can adjust everything to your liking.
Posted by golfdiesel on 28/02/2006 - 10:09
LED Lights
Hi all....LED's again. I have actually got round to building a prototype LED lighting rig for macro stuff. While I was browsing around one of our local independent hardware stores I came across a display of 230Vac LED reflector type bulbs (no wattage or angle info) but they were only £3.99 eac...
Posted by McBrian on 11/04/2006 - 20:09
LED Lights
I admire your inginuity. Good workmanship (may I suggest using a sheet of plexi instead of particle board?). Imagine the fun one could have with a cokin filterholder mounted to each light. I've found using metal dryer ducting and my studio lights works A OK in studio for me, and have been using fl...
Posted by Don on 11/04/2006 - 21:35
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
Hi all, If Pentax REALLY is serious about competing with the big boys and not going the way of Minolta, then why was their stand at Focus on Imaging so small and so poor? I was shocked at the cheap and 'thrown together' nature of the stand. Why pay so much to stand at the NEC and then have such a...
Posted by bretbysteve on 28/02/2006 - 14:38
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
I do understand what you say, but at least it was a start. Much better than Canon, who were not even there. If from these small beginnings an enthusiasm can build, then ultimately it will be a success. The products are right, the promotion has always been patchy in the UK, but hopefully that is c...
Posted by johnriley on 28/02/2006 - 18:26
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
Hi, the two stands I was looking for, both Pentax and Pentaxuser.co.uk, I stumbled upon accidentally. The pentax stand did have a few nice looking lenses, but as I had absolutely no intention of buying, I didn't think it would be fair to take up their time with demos etc.. I found the penta...
Posted by LiamD on 28/02/2006 - 19:08
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
Good grief, Liam, how tall do you think I am? :-) G
Posted by George Lazarette on 28/02/2006 - 20:07
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
Yes, the Pentax / Tamron stand was poor by comparison with previous years but I did have a play with the DA 10-17mm fisheye zoom and was very impressed. For such a light and compact lens, it delivers a surprisingly bright image with no apparant focus shift throughout the zooming range. Build quality...
Posted by Kimbo on 01/03/2006 - 12:39
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
Hi John, I did enjoy the show. The stands with used gear seemed very busy, which is nice to see, probably because it is so hard to find any shops with it nowadays. One thing that was good, was some digital work is starting to look more natural finally..I may eventually jump ships, but it is still...
Posted by bretbysteve on 01/03/2006 - 18:19
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
I was'nt at the NEC but I think the pathetic advertisement for the DL in the photomags says it all ( See the Quality. Feel the Difference.) That's if you can find it! The product shot certainly does'nt do any justice to such a fine camera. Why? - What's wrong? - FIX IT!! Pentax is much better th...
Posted by fanebridge on 01/03/2006 - 23:43
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
This was all very good compared to the dismal standards of the Kodak stand. One saleperson proudly showed me the new Kodak twin Lens Compact, but had no idea why it had two lenses or why it was an advantage. He mumbled a bit about "LSR" cameras and eventually retreated into a state of angu...
Posted by johnriley on 02/03/2006 - 08:01
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
I see a lot of pride and brand loyalty in these threads. Also alot of complaining about marketing and market share. I've even had a rant or two myself. So what r we going to do about it? If we don't like thier marketing materials, why don't we send them a sample of how we can do it better....
Posted by Don on 02/03/2006 - 15:31
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
You pitching for their business then Don? :wink:
Posted by Ammonyte on 02/03/2006 - 15:36
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
I see a lot of pride and brand loyalty in these threads. Also alot of complaining about marketing and market share. I've even had a rant or two myself. So what r we going to do about it? If we don't like thier marketing materials, why don't we send them a sample of how we can do it better.... There...
Posted by golfdiesel on 02/03/2006 - 15:42
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
Hi, I am fairly new to this forum, but as someone who runs a Design Agency this post is very interesting. I would agree that if Pentax wish to improve their market penetration (as they said at the stand) then they need to raise their marketing game. Having developed brands and designed camp...
Posted by jawj on 02/03/2006 - 20:26
Why was the Pentax stand at Focus 2006 at the NEC so bad?
That's a very good idea, Don. There is enough talent of all kinds in this Forum to see the job done properly. A good start would be to have an advertisement that leaps out of the page and grabs you by the throat, not one that slinks shamefacedly in the background, feebly rattling it's alms tin! Be...
Posted by fanebridge on 03/03/2006 - 00:12
