Topic: Photographica 2017

[Late Developer]

I've just noticed that the details for this year's second-hand photographic equipment extravaganza in London have been announced:

Date: Sunday 21st May 2017
Venue: RHS Lindley Hall, London, SW1P 2PE
Website: http://www.pccgb.net/photographica_fair.html
Map: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Royal+Horticultural+Halls+Lindley+Hall,+80+Vincent+Square,+Westminster,+London+SW1P+2PE/@51.4944719,-0.1343731,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x487604ddfaefaba3:0x795c629babe9eb1?hl=en

There's usually a good turnout from Filmwasters and lots of gear to oggle at and bargains to buy!

[zapsnaps]

Count me in, please

[charles binns]

Do they sell any decent digital gear or is it all old crap?

[Late Developer]

Do they sell any decent digital gear or is it all old crap?

Just the old crap, I'm afraid 

[charles binns]

Do they sell any decent digital gear or is it all old crap?

Just the old crap, I'm afraid 

I might turn up and laugh at everyone's old cameras then

[Sandeha Lynch]

Maybe, just maybe.

[zapsnaps]

I'm now double booked that day, so will be there first thing, if at all, which hacks me off, because I'm looking for a few bits & pieces at the moment.

[Klaus]

It's in my calendar before anyone else gets in there (hopefully not). Been decades since I last went to such an event, should be interesting.

[kentish cob]

This always seems to fall on the same weekend as the IRB rugby 7s at Twickenham, which is a regular for the boys and me... maybe I'll get to photographica one year when the kids no longer wish to be seen in public with their ol' dad..!

[Ed Wenn]

Nice one, Paul. Thanks for the reminder. Is this a new venue, or has the usual place changed its name? The 21st is the same day as my father-in-law's birthday, so I may, or may not be roped into doing some family stuff, but we'll see. I missed last year, but am going to try and make it this time.

[Francois]

You can always drag along your father in law

[Late Developer]

Nice one, Paul. Thanks for the reminder. Is this a new venue, or has the usual place changed its name? The 21st is the same day as my father-in-law's birthday, so I may, or may not be roped into doing some family stuff, but we'll see. I missed last year, but am going to try and make it this time.

Same place, Ed - probably the same bloody Saga-Lout, blue-rinsers with their shopping trolleys re-modelled by the Robot Wars teams as well. This time I'm fitting shin pads and knuckle-dusters 

[Francois]

Well... you could always opt to scare them instead with a spiked leather jacket covered by some heavy metal imagery

[Late Developer]

Well... you could always opt to scare them instead with a spiked leather jacket covered by some heavy metal imagery

That may be a good plan, Francois. I usually wear a tee shirt sporting my favorite (Canadian, no-less  ) rock band's colours - so I might just spruce up my denim jacket with some industrial ironmongery.

[Francois]

I kinda figure that if you look scary or repugnant enough, they should stay clear...

There's always the solution of using liberal amounts of synthetic moose musk... smells just as good as the real thing

[Miles]

Think I might be about too.

[Ed Wenn]

Think I might be about too.

Good stuff, Miles. I'm closer to being able to go. Looking promising.

[Miles]

Right then, I think it's a must.

I need to try and stick to consumables, rather than gather yet more schitzen as is my wont.

Looking forward to it.

[Late Developer]

Just a suggestion to one and all......

I'm sure we'll bump into one another as we peruse the various stands, however, if we don't, how about heading for the cafeteria on the mezzanine at about 11:30? 

[Sandeha Lynch]

I'm watching the weather ... 

[Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes.]

I coming along 

[Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes.]

Do they sell any decent digital gear or is it all old crap?

Just the old crap, I'm afraid 

I might turn up and laugh at everyone's old cameras then

Hi cousin!!

[charles binns]

Do they sell any decent digital gear or is it all old crap?

Just the old crap, I'm afraid 

I might turn up and laugh at everyone's old cameras then

Hi cousin!!

Hello Mr Binns!  Long time no speak.  Hope all is well with the Southern chapter of the Binns Clan.

[Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes.]

Do they sell any decent digital gear or is it all old crap?

Just the old crap, I'm afraid 

It most certainly is old bean, and your good self?
I might turn up and laugh at everyone's old cameras then

Hi cousin!!

Hello Mr Binns!  Long time no speak.  Hope all is well with the Southern chapter of the Binns Clan.

[Miles]

Confirmed.

I'm in.

[Late Developer]

Okay then.......

Lara and I are definitely going - with the express intention of being there at 10:00 opening.  However Greater Anglia (nothing Great(er) about them in my experience) has conspired to do a part bus replacement service.  This shouldn't stop us being there at the appointed hour - so long as we can be on the train "bit" of the journey by about 07:00.

For those who don't know me, I'll be wandering around with a very blue coloured Billingham Hadley bag.  As per an earlier thread, we'll head for the tea and cake stand about 11:30.  It'd be great to meet up with you all.

See you there.  Paul and Lara.

[Sandeha Lynch]

Although the forecast for right this minute says SUN, and it's actually chucking it down outside, I believe I'll get a dry day's drive tomorrow morning.  Just hope the Cromwell Road is clear. 

[Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes.]

Mrs Wista45 Binns will accompany me this year, we will be arriving on the mighty VStrom 650, perhaps before 10 to find some egg and bacon products.

I have chosen my usual spring time outfit of a great goatee beard and grey ponytail.

See you all there

[Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes.]

Mrs Wista45 Binns will accompany me this year, we will be arriving on the mighty VStrom 650, perhaps before 10 to find some egg and bacon products.

I have chosen my usual spring time outfit of a great goatee beard and grey ponytail.

See you all there