U.K. Photography Show. 2021.

[Mike Wingate]

I have had a few emails over the last two weeks from the organisers of the U.K. Photography Show, which is an online event again this year. I was disappointed not to be able to go last year, and have little need to go this year. But, Panasonic is not there, Olympus is. Discuss.

 

[Chris999999]

I have had a few emails over the last two weeks from the organisers of the U.K. Photography Show, which is an online event again this year. I was disappointed not to be able to go last year, and have little need to go this year. But, Panasonic is not there, Olympus is. Discuss.

I don't see the point of online shows. The whole purpose of shows is to get your hands on interesting equipment and maybe coming home with a bargain.

I can understand that Panasonic also don't see any reason to be at an online show.

I don't understand why Olympus will be there. Have they forgotten that they don't make photography equipment anymore?

 

[moonraker]

I think they are talking about a physical show in September? May go then if vaccinations are successful... the last virtual one was of not much use to me tbh..

 

[Robstar1963]

Some of the Online Photography Show 2020 ‘exhibitors‘ did have some very good deals on cameras, lenses and equipment - one very good reason to join online
Call me a pessimist but I can’t see us being able to go to a crowded indoor live show any time soon and certainly not this year even with vaccines being rolled out
Ive been twice and even if we’re allowed to visit again I would be reticent for some time to come

 

[Mike Wingate]

I am visiting on line, the Destinations Show for holidays. Plenty of exhibitors and talks to enjoy. I have already booked 2 holidays for 2022, but not at this show, direct through Viking. We had our Viking Mekong holiday cancelled last year.

 

[moonraker]

Some of the Online Photography Show 2020 ‘exhibitors‘ did have some very good deals on cameras, lenses and equipment - one very good reason to join online
Call me a pessimist but I can’t see us being able to go to a crowded indoor live show any time soon and certainly not this year even with vaccines being rolled out
Ive been twice and even if we’re allowed to visit again I would be reticent for some time to come

Rob
I do get your reticence, was just trying to make myself optimistic! The thing I miss in the virtual show is the myriad of things on smaller stalls, like Laowa, Siriu etc, seeing all the bags and accessories, and stuff I’d never knew I needed...?

 

[Robstar1963]

Rob
I do get your reticence, was just trying to make myself optimistic! The thing I miss in the virtual show is the myriad of things on smaller stalls, like Laowa, Siriu etc, seeing all the bags and accessories, and stuff I’d never knew I needed...?

Im just trying to be realistic about expectations for this year
I shall be overjoyed if it feels safe to return to a more normal routine especially if that means I can get to some (outdoor) Motorsports events
However I feel that people being able to attend a crowded exhibition hall is a long way off and I don’t see that happening before 2022 ???

 

[Mike Wingate]

Maybe they will only let in 10,000 at a time when a real show happens.

 

[RichardC]

I hope it goes ahead - it's on my doorstep. With the very best will in the World, I can't get in to signing up for 'virtual' events.