Much as I get sick of people talking about the US based on stereotype, in this case I must admit Ian is more right than wrong, and it makes me sick. (the truth of it, not Ian being right)
It's a sign of how Capitalism works US style, make a profit and we close you because our greed says that profit isn't high enough
Ian
I hate seeing any of the traditional photography companies go under for whatever reason, but I can't fault owners/investors putting their money where they think they will get a better return.
Kinda reminds me of a guy in Lawrence, Kansas that farmed and happened to own a 80 that was still virgin prairie. Not much of that left in NE Kansas.
Well, he decided he needed income from that 80 and set about plowing it under. He was close enough to Lawrence that people stopped and told him he couldn't plow up native prairie.
I think he gave them the day, maybe two, to get the money together if they wanted to save the 80. Anyway no one decided it was worth buying or preserving. It was in crops later that season. I know there are a couple guys here from Lawrence, help me if I get to far off base.
Capitalism or not, I think people should have the right to maintain their property as they see fit. Just as the Lawrence farmer did.
In this case, I wish they had chose differently. But it is their money and their choice.
Wish I had a flame proof suit.
Mike
it was quite probable that something might come from the ashes... ...it's probably easier to cease trading and then Tony Eaton start trading on his own...
Hi. Tony Eaton will continue trading under the new name "Custom Bellows". Check out www.custombellows.co.uk for more info. James
I hate seeing any of the traditional photography companies go under for whatever reason, but I can't fault owners/investors putting their money where they think they will get a better return.
Kinda reminds me of a guy in Lawrence, Kansas that farmed and happened to own a 80 that was still virgin prairie. Not much of that left in NE Kansas.
Well, he decided he needed income from that 80 and set about plowing it under. He was close enough to Lawrence that people stopped and told him he couldn't plow up native prairie.
I think he gave them the day, maybe two, to get the money together if they wanted to save the 80. Anyway no one decided it was worth buying or preserving. It was in crops later that season. I know there are a couple guys here from Lawrence, help me if I get to far off base.
Capitalism or not, I think people should have the right to maintain their property as they see fit. Just as the Lawrence farmer did.
In this case, I wish they had chose differently. But it is their money and their choice.
Wish I had a flame proof suit.
Mike
Though I am not in need of a new bellows now, I see this message with great relief.Hi. Tony Eaton will continue trading under the new name "Custom Bellows". Check out www.custombellows.co.uk for more info. James
Ian, I've had warm feelings about the Bulldogs for a while...
for portraiture, with my 6" Ross Combinable,
it'd be about perfect.
Dunno about pink.
Maybe the nice family tartan.
Go see the Funky pink Bulldog 5x4 camera too, there's a new website for these cameras too
Tony Eaton and his helpers have done a remarkable job in ensuring there's continuity by getting this new website up on the internet quickly, even though it's not finished yet, but it's an excellent start.
Ian
Why on Earth have I not seen those cameras before? They look brilliant!
I wonder if I could convince the wife to go about 3 times over Christmas present budget this late in the day...
Maybe paint the Bulldog a matching Green, you could cover the Bellows in the Tartan, or better still get a bespoke set made
Ian
SNIP; Trevor Chrone wrote a good review in B&W magazine, about 2 years ago, they are very basic but functional & cheap.
Ian
It sounds great; I'm seriously considering it - I have a monorail at home I use for still life/studio type stuff, but I've never been able to justify the cost of a field camera for the relatively few times I'd actually envisage using it (I can't drive so I get everywhere on foot or by public transport, which means I try to take a minimum of kit.) And the pleasure of building it is a big draw!Actually I still have the review sample that I built for that review; they never did ask for it back. Indeed it's a basic kit but certainly capable of delivering good pictures that are no different from those taken on view camera's costing a grand or more. Just don't expect the same build quality, flexibility, longevity, you get what you pay for and what you pay for is a decent kit.
And of course, it seems like it would be a good way of supporting Custom Bellows (assuming they do continue to make them, naturally.)
It sounds great; I'm seriously considering it - I have a monorail at home I use for still life/studio type stuff, but I've never been able to justify the cost of a field camera for the relatively few times I'd actually envisage using it (I can't drive so I get everywhere on foot or by public transport, which means I try to take a minimum of kit.) And the pleasure of building it is a big draw!
I also quite like the idea of painting it up in Chelsea blue and yellow.
And of course, it seems like it would be a good way of supporting Custom Bellows (assuming they do continue to make them, naturally.)
Thanks to the powers that be, we have been closed down, it is unfortunate but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Myself and Tony Eaton are looking at taking the business over and hope to be up and running by late February, we have had excellent feedback from all of our customers who have been very supportive in our efforts to carry on with the business. We have a new website under construction at the momment www.custombellows.co.uk so please bear with us, we will be back soon
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