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April will

Postby gstark on Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:40 am

see a few things happening here.

First of all, last week Leigh and I had a meeting with some people from Canon, along with their PR people. This was a very productive hour or so, and we are hoping that it will lead to some interesting stuff for all of us for the future.

Following that meeting, we've been given .... :)

Some toys .... :) :)

Some promises ... :) :)

On the promises front, those promises basically lead to toys in various guises ... for instance products for review. This applies to both the Gadget Grill radio show, as well as here, plus Leigh's work at the Gadget Guy.

I'm expecting a MkIV in the not to distant future, and we were given a couple of other cameras for review, and we'll have more to say about that in the next few days.

Expanding upon the toys angle, we've also been given some product to deploy as prizes, and in in this vein, we shall be announcing details of a challenge in the next few days. The prize is something different and rather special: exclusive, and not available in the retail channel. And no, it's not photographic based either.

Also in April we'll be having a 2x2 meet in Sydney ... and maybe a couple of other things as well.

Peter will be announcing details of the 2x2 in a day or so ... so let's all get our cameras out and enjoy this autumn's photographic opportunities
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Re: April will

Postby Wink on Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:56 am

Sounds like fun and exciting times ahead.

Well done Gary. :cheers:
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Re: April will

Postby surenj on Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:12 pm

Looking forward to it! Great work. :cheers:
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Re: April will

Postby DaveB on Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:30 pm

gstark wrote:The prize is something different and rather special: exclusive, and not available in the retail channel. And no, it's not photographic based either.

I'll drink to that!

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Re: April will

Postby gstark on Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:25 pm

DaveB wrote:
gstark wrote:The prize is something different and rather special: exclusive, and not available in the retail channel. And no, it's not photographic based either.

I'll drink to that!


Somewhat incompatible with that activity, too.

It's a special commemorative version of a somewhat common item, made by Canon, but looks about as subtle as a Ferrari. I actually wouldn't mind keeping one of these for myself ... :)
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Re: April will

Postby biggerry on Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:38 pm

I'll drink to that!


me too, i am all photo'ed out at the moment.. :rotfl2:
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Re: April will

Postby bigsarg7 on Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:23 pm

times like this i wish i were living near sydney! pitty i am in the middle of now where!! Would love to know more about the challenge side of things, is this for canon users only? or is the challenge open to all the other brand users? also is it for Sydney folks only? lol ,ahhhh would be nice to live closer to some of the capital cities to be apart of these gatherings!! One day, one day!! :mrgreen: :lol:
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Re: April will

Postby gstark on Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:43 pm

bigsarg7 wrote: is this for canon users only? or is the challenge open to all the other brand users? also is it for Sydney folks only? :


God no.

Anyone who is classified as a member - see the FAQ. Canon, Pentax, Nikon ... you'll just need to send a photo to an email address, so from anywhere that has internet access.
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Re: April will

Postby bigsarg7 on Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:50 pm

well i look forward to finding out the email address and what sort of photo that needs to be emailed! :)
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Re: April will

Postby surenj on Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:08 pm

gstark wrote:It's a special commemorative version of a somewhat common item, made by Canon, but looks about as subtle as a Ferrari. I actually wouldn't mind keeping one of these for myself ...

Don't tell me you got hold of the 24-105 coffee mug? :shock:
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Re: April will

Postby gstark on Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:23 am

surenj wrote:
gstark wrote:It's a special commemorative version of a somewhat common item, made by Canon, but looks about as subtle as a Ferrari. I actually wouldn't mind keeping one of these for myself ...

Don't tell me you got hold of the 24-105 coffee mug? :shock:


I wish .... thanks for reminding me of that.

I should ask Canon to see if they can supply me with a couple.
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Re: April will

Postby Pa on Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:36 am

Sounds good...Challenges can be a lot of fun...
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Re: April will

Postby aim54x on Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:27 am

Oh a Challenge I have been looking forward to another one of these.

Now you wouldnt be talking about one of those Crumpler Bag or Straps that Canon have leftover from their xmas promotion?
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Re: April will

Postby gstark on Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:22 am

No.
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Re: April will

Postby aim54x on Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:58 am

gstark wrote:No.


Whoot even more interesting stuff then!!!
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