Some pictures from the show today
Today at Focus on Imaging here at the Birmingham NEC was a bit complicated for me after my car broke down in the hotel car park and several hours was wasted while the I waited for the AA to sort me out. But I still managed to scoot around the show and build a gallery of images to give you an impression of what's going on at Focus this year.
It has been a bright (welcome sun shining through for once!) and cheery, as well as busy, opening day at Focus 2010, with the show netting a global premiere of Panasonic Lumix's two new Micro Four Thirds G2 and G10 cameras. Seeing as the big annual Japanese show, CP+, was to have been the launch pad for these cameras in just four days time, the success of Panasonic UK in getting the launch brought forward for Focus is remarkable. Panasonic explained that Micro Four Thirds has carved a 10% share of the UK interchangeable lens (including DSLRs) market.
As you will see in the picture gallery below there are plenty of companies to visit and get your hands on products and to get those technical answers sorted. And there are bargains to be had, especially from Jacobs - who seem to have booths everywhere you look.
Incidentally, all the pictures in the gallery below were taken with a pre-production Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, straight out of the camera and simply re-sized for the Web:
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Ian Burley visits Focus On Imaging 2010. An active and busy show. Whether you are thinking... (more)
Ian Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Anyone here been to the show so far - I think it's going really well here; it's all looking very hea... (more)
Patrick Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
I had planned to go Monday as I usually do, but due to circumstances went on Sunday, never ag... (more)
Ian Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
If anything, it's busier today than yesterday. Met Josh Bear earlier today - first time we've met af... (more)
Josh Bear Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
:D Made my escape. I love the show. Glad I got there for 10 though as by 1 it was rammed. Grea... (more)
Ian Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
It was really nice to meet you Josh :) It's always great to see the face behind the name!
Ian... (more)
Caz Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Having had to wait in for new phone today, we'll be on our way tomorrow.... anyone else there?... (more)
Caz Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Josh is absolutely right with this comment... I'd taken the phone that I'd been waiting about for, ... (more)
Ian Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Congrats on the 550D - very nice :D
Looking forward to seeing some results!
Which bag did you go ... (more)
Caz Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
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Ian Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Which lens did you use? Did you get a new kit lens with the 550D or are you keeping your old one and... (more)
Caz Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Oh dear... is it that bad? ;) (It is only a snap)
It's the 18-55 IS lens, using iso800 under tung... (more)
Ian Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Naw - I wouldn't have been able to tell with a web-res piccy :)
It's just that the IS version of... (more)
Caz Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Unfortunately they weren't doing the 18-135 on special offer but, since I got the 550d at such a ... (more)
Stephen Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Hi Carol, if you don't mind me saying so, I'd be careful using such lenses for a wedding, especiall... (more)
Caz Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Thank you for the advice Stephen. All suggestions gratefully received as that lens was recommende... (more)
Stephen Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
Carol, I don't do weddings, however I photograph people often in groups. My widest lens is a 17-... (more)
Ian Re: News from the Focus on Imaging Show: Day 1
DxO Optics Pro distortion correction could help with this, but Stephen is right, if at all possibl... (more)
