LCE Southampton Photography Show 2013

The LCE Southampton Photography Show will again be held at the Novotel hotel on Sunday 1 December 2013. Visitors will be able to see, try & buy all the latest enthusiast/pro digital SLRs, lenses, accessories, printers and profilers, enthusiast/pro digital compacts, studio flash, astroscopes and more.

Many hot new DSLR & CSC products will be on demo including the new Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS USM 1.4x Extender Zoom, EOS 70D and PowerShot G16. Show-only deals and cashback offers will be available from many brands.

Expert advice and in-depth demos will be on offer from a host of manufacturer experts as well as highly-trained, friendly LCE staff.

Brands exhibiting are to be confirmed but should include: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, Samyang, Lowepro, Tamrac, thinkTANKphoto, Manfrotto, Gitzo, Velbon, Giottos, CamRanger, TriggerSmart, Nissin, Marumi, Kenro, Celestron, Lens Baby, Hoya, Cokin, SanDisk, Hama & Op-tech.

Seminar Talks will be held during the day featuring speakers from leading brands: details are to be confirmed, but should include new product or photographer showcase talks from Canon, Nikon, Sony & Olympus. Wild Arena (in association with Canon) will be running photo workshops throughout the day, including animal macro, high-speed water droplet and super macro sessions.

The Novotel hotel is at 1 West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA. Entrance to the event is free and doors are open from 11am to 5pm (limited car parking is available at the Novotel – please enquire at hotel reception on arrival, charges may apply).

Every visitor will also have the chance to win a Sony NEX-5R+16-50mm Power Zoom (SRP £569) in the free prize draw on the day.

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