April will

[gstark]

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

[Wink]

Sounds like fun and exciting times ahead.

Well done Gary.

[surenj]

Looking forward to it! Great work.

[DaveB]

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!

[gstark]

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 ...

[biggerry]

I'll drink to that!

me too, i am all photo'ed out at the moment..

[bigsarg7]

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!!

[gstark]

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.

[bigsarg7]

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

[surenj]

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?

[gstark]

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?

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

I should ask Canon to see if they can supply me with a couple.

[Pa]

Sounds good...Challenges can be a lot of fun...

[aim54x]

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?

[gstark]

No.

[aim54x]

No.

Whoot even more interesting stuff then!!!