Central Illinois.

[husky79]

Are their any members from central Illinois here?

[andrewhuxman]

Northern Illinois here

[RuggerJoe]

I bipassed central Illinois when I moved from Chicago to Carbondale for a job.

[niewold]

I am from the Gibson City area

[bdavisx]

I'm from Bloomington, IL.

[izatt82]

im in taylorville about 30 miles south of springfield

[phyl42]

I am from Decatur, IL. Just recently joined. Any ideas about a group meet to take photos somewhere close to this area.

[Drakeo1]

Northern Illinois, Aurora

[izatt82]

doesn't seem to be a bunch of activity here but maybe could get a meet going

[irish_hoodlum]

Lexington, Il. (...small town outside Bloomington-Normal)

[emac]

I grew up in Rochester, just out of Springfield. I now live in the bay area in California, but still have a house there. Still miss home, just not during the winter.

[izatt82]

yep getting the big snow here now

[willg]

I wanted to bump this thread now that the weather is getting tolerable. I just moved to the Decatur area. Anyone else around?

[annietex]

I'm in Bloomington, too!

Ann

[izatt82]

Taylorville here, but going to college in Springfield

[AdrianeCale]

I'm in Shelbyville. We should all try to meet up sometime!

[izatt82]

yeah we might be able to work something out where would be the best for everyone?

[AdrianeCale]

I'll pretty much go anywhere. It looks like Decatur might be a fair distance for everyone.

[AustinRoepke]

From Altamont. Just take 128 south from Shelby and you'll wind up by my house lol

[AdrianeCale]

From Altamont. Just take 128 south from Shelby and you'll wind up by my house lol


I always wondered who lived there!! LOL

[AustinRoepke]

It's not the house on the corner of 40 and 128 lol. I don't remember who lives there. My dad said who lived there once, but I can't recall. I actually live a mile east of 128 but you can see my house from the road.

[sry407]

I'm from Peoria, but living the rough life in Italy in the Air Force...

[SQMazda6]

Joliet here .. I know gravy is from Morris

[Maddog12]

I am just outside of Champaign

[AustinRoepke]

I am just outside of Champaign

Do you know of any good camera shops around? I went to where one used to be and it's now a bong shop lol.

[Maddog12]

Do you know of any good camera shops around? I went to where one used to be and it's now a bong shop lol.

lol, that was the only one I knew of and you're right it's a bong shop where they sell fancy "paper weights":rolleyes:

I don't of any which is too bad. B&H works pretty good for me.

[annietex]

Do you know of any good camera shops around? I went to where one used to be and it's now a bong shop lol.

What are you looking for in a shop? I don't know if there are any in Champaign, but there's one here in Bloomington, but it's small and overpriced. There is a very nice shop in Peoria (Peoria Camera Shop), but again it's expensive. I bought my backpack there because they had it for me to get the hands on experience of it. They have a pretty decent inventory of cameras, lenses, tripods, bags...way better than the one in Bloomington (Camera Corner). The other shop in Peoria is called Rex Camera shop, I've never been, so I can't comment.

[AustinRoepke]

What are you looking for in a shop? I don't know if there are any in Champaign, but there's one here in Bloomington, but it's small and overpriced. There is a very nice shop in Peoria (Peoria Camera Shop), but again it's expensive. I bought my backpack there because they had it for me to get the hands on experience of it. They have a pretty decent inventory of cameras, lenses, tripods, bags...way better than the one in Bloomington (Camera Corner). The other shop in Peoria is called Rex Camera shop, I've never been, so I can't comment.

Yeah, I figured they'd be overpriced. I'm looking for a place to go and look at lenses before I buy them lol. I'm starting to think STL might be the closest..

lol, that was the only one I knew of and you're right it's a bong shop where they sell fancy "paper weights"

I don't of any which is too bad. B&H works pretty good for me.

Yeah... There was a pretty fancy "paper weight" in the window lol

[annietex]

I guess I should've looked at the map to see where Altamont is! Definitely closer to St. Louis...:-)

[Suts]

Southern Il. near St.Louis, Mo.

[AustinRoepke]

Southern Il. near St.Louis, Mo.

Where at? lol. I'm about 70mi east from STL, on I-70.

[AdrianeCale]

When I was doing a wedding down by Belleville, I remember looking up camera shops cuz I was going to be down there for a few days and wanted to do some shopping. Can't remember the name of the place, but I do remember their prices being fairly reasonable.

[AustinRoepke]

When I was doing a wedding down by Belleville, I remember looking up camera shops cuz I was going to be down there for a few days and wanted to do some shopping. Can't remember the name of the place, but I do remember their prices being fairly reasonable.

Hmm I'll look that up!

[Suts]

I don't know about Belleville but in Fairview Heights there is a camera store I like called Creve Coure Camera and Video.

[MandaSue78]

my hometown is Cape Girardeau MO....close, but not IL lol.....

[scrapin_frame]

Just recently joined. I am in Neoga. Work in Effingham

[GrantK]

Hey guys i am near Elgin IL anyone others near? any clubs?

[AdrianeCale]

I don't know about Belleville but in Fairview Heights there is a camera store I like called Creve Coure Camera and Video.

Yeah, I think that's it!! I get so confused down there, I never know exactly what town I'm in! The same goes up in the Chicago 'burbs, too.

[gonzogolf]

I'm from Springfield

[AustinRoepke]

Just recently joined. I am in Neoga. Work in Effingham

Oh yeah, where at?

I might check out Creve Coeur's sometime cause I go to SIUe once in a while.. I went to Collinsville the other day, but it was 3AM after new years lol.

[Maddog12]

anyone else near Champaign?

[AustinRoepke]

anyone else near Champaign?

I'm kinda close lol. I'm gonna be going to the U of I this fall, probably.

[eth3rton]

Located in Golconda, IL. Looks like theres not many members this far south.

[AustinRoepke]

Located in Golconda, IL. Looks like theres not many members this far south.

There's somebody from Harrisburg on here, but that's the closest I've seen.

[Green_Tea]

I'm in Champaign during the school year :)

[MikeB2299]

I live in Macon, work in Decatur,

[daclozer]

I am in the Peoria. My kids live in the Springfield Il area so I am down there a lot... I am down for a get together....

[hy0ii]

I live in Chicago but attend U of I for schooling. :)

[Maddog12]

I am in the Peoria. My kids live in the Springfield Il area so I am down there a lot... I am down for a get together....

I checked out your website in your sig.

I got a bunch of minolta lenses and bodies that I have no idea what to do with, any interest? I listed that gear on potn a while back.....do a search and you may find it.

[Maddog12]

I checked out your website in your sig.

I got a bunch of minolta lenses and bodies that I have no idea what to do with, any interest? I listed that gear on potn a while back.....do a search and you may find it.

here is the link

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=586844

[Field of 33]

Hey guys. I am in Joliet now but spent 10 years in Champaign and am back there often. Originally from Springfield.

[idesignstuff]

Hey guys.

I'm just outside of Peoria, and there is a third, secret, camera shop in Peoria. Tallyn's.

They have a showroom, but they are mostly set up for mail order, I think.
tallyns.com will get you there.

They have been pretty reasonable to deal with, and carry used stuff once in a while too.

[davecole650]

Ok, I know this thread is a little old and hasn't really gained any traction but I was wondering if any of the previous posters would be interested in a get together when the weather gets better. I go between the Mt. Carmel (SE Il) and Tower HIll (central) areas and would be up for a photo jaunt.

[photogeniuss]

Chicago, IL

[Tekkaman]

Heya, I just started but I'm located in Chicago, 15 minutes from the loop. Not entirely central IL, but eh, this thread needs more people!

[SQMazda6]

i am about 40 miles out of Chicago. i will be up in chitown this weekend.

[Vicrot]

Arlington Heights, IL

[Mastamarek]

Chicago, IL - 2 blocks away from white sox stadium.

[Solo87]

First time poster...Waaaayyy up north...Gurnee, IL...15 mins. from the WI border