A very enjoyable day out yesterday with half a dozen club members visiting the show. There were a lot of exhibitors and show only deals available, although I am not aware of any major purchases.
On the Park Cameras stand, there was a rep demonstrating the latest Lytro Illum camera, which allows the point of focus to be adjusted
after the shot has been taken. An interesting technology, but one which is still in its infancy and not yet ready for the mainstream although the rep reckoned further developments are planned over the next couple of years.
https://www.lytro.com/I finally got my hands on a 7D MkII, which is certainly a well specified and versatile camera. The Canon rep did rather surprise me when he agreed that for those who do not shoot sports or wildlife, or video, that it offers relatively little advantage over the older model other than improved noise characteristics of the sensor.
Damien "Big Dog" McGillicuddy was again at the show doing live shoots with Olympus camera gear. He was using inexpensive Yongnuo flash guns and triggers to demonstrate how to achieve professional results comparable to what is possible with equipment costing many, many times more. He is an entertaining speaker who is always worth watching, even if the patter does not vary that much year to year.
