DFW camera show Oct 1-2 2011

[sazerac]

Any DFW RFFers going to the camera show in October? I haven't been to one of these since before the turn of the century. Back then they were mostly overpriced junk since eBay had most ofthe good stuff. Although it might be a good excuse for a beer and gear meet up...

 

[redisburning]

I'd be game for a meet and greet in October but tbh Im not really interested in going to a camera show. Especially one that weekend.

I mean, unless I can get some stuff at 2009 prices, in which case I could make it on the 2nd.

 

[sazerac]

It's in Grapevine at the convention center. No website but they have a phone number: 214-630-4062

 

[sazerac]

Well, one Good thing about the high prices is that it'll keep me from buying! 😉

Either day is good for me. I'd probably hit it early on Sat. then meet for lunch afterwards.

I'd be game for a meet and greet in October but tbh Im not really interested in going to a camera show. Especially one that weekend.

I mean, unless I can get some stuff at 2009 prices, in which case I could make it on the 2nd.

 

[crawdiddy]

Here's a link to Don's Photo, the show's sponsor:

http://www.donsphotoequipment.com/

I plan on going, and I would be interested in meeting up with some local RFF'ers.

Yes, there's plenty of overpriced stuff at camera shows, just as there is on the 'bay. Favors a discriminating buyer. Still, it can be a good place to trade, or put your hands on something without actually buying it.

Let me know about beer 'n gear.

 

[colyn]

Map

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1209+S+Main+St+Grapevine,+TX+76051&spn=0.025494,0.025277&hl=en

 

[sazerac]

The wife says that Sunday would work better with her plans. I haven't been to grapevine in a while. What are good places to meet? There used to be a decent Tex-Mex place called esparza's. Any suggestions?

 

[PatrickONeill]

I might make it saturday afternoon.

 

[Vics]

I'd almost fly in for a beer 'n' gear at a tex-mex place!.Born in Fort Worth and raised in Dallas (I still own a house in Arlington) I'm as DFW as it gets, but I've been in the Bay Area for 20 years. Boy! do I miss mexican food! Grapevine has a convention center?!?

 

[crawdiddy]

Grapevine has a convention center?!?

Well, they call it a convention center. Let's just say Grapevine has a Convention Center appropriate for a small town/suburb of its size.

The camera show pretty much fills up the room, but that's not saying much.

The show is better at some times than others. But, I think that's typical. Camera shows are not what they used to be, before online shopping.

Esparza's is a good tex-mex place.

 

[colyn]

I've been in the Bay Area for 20 years.

I'm sorry to hear this. 😀 😀 😀

Boy! do I miss mexican food!

Ya gotta come here to get it!!

Grapevine has a convention center?!?

If you want to call it that.

 

[EZfan]

I'm in. Last time, I was at Southern California Camera show in 2005. Wanna see how DFW camera show looks like 🙂

 

[crawdiddy]

I'm in. Last time, I was at Southern California Camera show in 2005. Wanna see how DFW camera show looks like 🙂

Is that where you picked up your Canon 7s, with 50mm F/0.95 lens? Nice kit.

 

[EZfan]

Is that where you picked up your Canon 7s, with 50mm F/0.95 lens? Nice kit.

Thanks for your kind comment 🙂 By the way, I bought 2 sets off evilbay long ago. probably in 2004. The set that you see just a combining of 2 sets together. Of course, I did pick the best. One set I just picked the lens and another set just the body 🙂

 

[sazerac]

Are there regular beer and gear events in DFW?

If you haven't been, the Rahr brewery tours are a good place to see a cross section of the local characters.

 

[Vics]

I'm coming in for the Fair (and a dose of BBQ and tex-mex) on the 10/11-15. My mouth's watering already. Colyn, don't be too sad about my move to the Bay Area. Our temps have been in the 70s and 80s all summer!

 

[redisburning]

Im actually thinking about going to this one. I'll have to see.

I need to get my hands on an M2.

 

[colyn]

Colyn, don't be too sad about my move to the Bay Area. Our temps have been in the 70s and 80s all summer!

Those are fighting words around here.... 😀 😀 😀 😀

 

[sazerac]

Man, I didn't think I was going to survive this summer... But this recent weather has almost made up for it! 😉

 

[sazerac]

Alright, I'm going to wonder around the show for a few hours then hit lunch at noon. Any takers? I was thinking about Esparza's at 124 E. Worth Street. any other suggestions?