Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Following up on a recent thread regarding Leica USA hosting seminars that included previews of the new equipment, but charging for entry (although apparently rebating those charges against future purchases). I've recently got together with the Local distributor product manager over lunch. Some may have seen photos and posts about trying the X1 and S2 over our long lunch. PMA Australia is running their digital life expo and convention in Melbourne here 4-6 June and I asked whether Adeal (the Aussie Leica distributor) are attending. Adeal tell me that Leica will not be attending (as was the case with Leica in the recent PMA show in USA (neither did Canon) but Leica exhibited instead at the Japan CP+ show. Our Aussie Leica product manager went there as well and exhibitors spoken to said that it was a LOT less expensive to exhibit there. However, the Aussie product manager tells me that they have just constructed a purpose built Leica-trailer that they plan to take to birding clubs/outdoor/camping/boating shows etc. It even has a barbecue built in! Adeal have offered to organise a Leica User Group day of shooting and stock the trailer with some cameras and lenses. Presumbly this would be in Victorian locations where the distributor is based. Any LUG members interested are welcome to contact me and I'm happy to co-ordinate requests to go to our Leica guy. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman