Statement from Harman Technology regarding recent sale to Pemberstone Ventures Ltd.

[Sirius Glass]

Lomography is a fad.

But it's also a stepping stone to better things.

Ian

Are you saying that lomography is a gateway drug?

 

[removed account4]

Lomography is a fad.

according to the merriam-webster dictionary
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fad

" fad
noun \ˈfad\
: something (such as an interest or fashion) that is very popular for a short time"


lomography has been around for about 20 years ..

 

[RobC]

http://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/documents/s35485/14 0114M.pdf

the above is the one which was rejected and may be under appeal.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Lomography is a fad.

according to the merriam-webster dictionary
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fad

" fad
noun \ˈfad\
: something (such as an interest or fashion) that is very popular for a short time"


lomography has been around for about 20 years ..

In the life of photography lomography is still just a fad.

 

[Jerevan]

In the life of photography lomography is still just a fad.

Some people you just can't argue with. So long and thanks for the fish.

 

[removed account4]

In the life of photography lomography is still just a fad.

is digital photography a fad as well ?
or cameraless photography ?
or using point and shoot cameras ?

LOL

 

[BradS]

I always thought (think) of Lomography as more of an artistic movement or style. Kinda like f64 and the pictorialists were also artistic movements or styles. Of course, Lomography is also a store and a brand name and, apparently a society....so, it gets confusing.

 

[Sirius Glass]

is digital photography a fad as well ?

LOL

No, it was a plot to lower the cost of film equipment and ruin the film companies, of course.

 

[removed account4]

I always thought (think) of Lomography as more of an artistic movement or style. Kinda like f64 and the pictorialists were also artistic movements or styles. Of course, Lomography is also a store and a brand name and, apparently a society....so, it gets confusing.

hi brad

i see what you mean, but i always thought lomography was just
the modern incarnation of the expensive box camera
which when it was introduced to the public cost something like
$245 dollars ( 3 months sallery ) ...
something ( box / point and shoot camera ) which has existed pretty much continuously
since 1886 whether it ate roll film or small cassettes ...

No, it was a plot to lower the cost of film equipment and ruin the film companies, of course.

not sure about that, but if you say so ...

 

[RattyMouse]

Unfortunately those most talented and experienced individuals are the first to be scrubbed away by the new owners in their incessant goal of cutting 'costs'.

Simon Galley himself is already gone.

You would think that the new owners of Harman would want of all people, Simon to stick around, even if for just a few months, in order to convey the strongest sense of stability during this transition time. That he was gone from day 1 gives us the exact opposite feeling. How hard would it have been to make him brand ambassador for a short period of time and help us all understand what the plans for the future were?

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

You would think that the new owners of Harman would want of all people, Simon to stick around, even if for just a few months, in order to convey the strongest sense of stability during this transition time. That he was gone from day 1 gives us the exact opposite feeling. How hard would it have been to make him brand ambassador for a short period of time and help us all understand what the plans for the future were?

True that. Unless their plans did not involve anything that would concern us, or us them.

 

[MattKing]

Your latest incorrect post.

HARMAN technology Ltd. (manufacturer of Ilford-branded film, paper and chemicals) didn't apply to Cheshire East Council for development permission. HARMAN's landlord, LPC Living, did. LPC living is also the entity that appealed the council's rejection to the central government.

Detail and facts are important. They ought be researched before posting.

I would expect that a long term tenant like Harman would have had an opportunity to participate as well. From anything that I have read, I believe that they actively supported the application.

The last 10 years of a 20 year commercial lease may very well be an extremely valuable commodity for the tenant - one that banks will lend money on the security of.

 

[pentaxuser]

True that. Unless their plans did not involve anything that would concern us, or us them.

My initial reaction was to conclude that his departure was sudden and ipso facto worrying but in reality the negotiations for the sale of "Old Harman" to "New Harman"( respect to Sal's post), if I may use those terms, may have been over many weeks if not months and he may have indicated his desire to retire for personal reasons some time ago. Clearly old Harman had time to plan for this and has indicated a new team to be the new face of new Harman on APUG.

He could not of course give us advance notice for obvious reasons. His leaving may be simpler and less concerning in terms of Harman's future than we are assuming.

pentaxuser

 

[MattKing]

You would think that the new owners of Harman would want of all people, Simon to stick around, even if for just a few months, in order to convey the strongest sense of stability during this transition time. That he was gone from day 1 gives us the exact opposite feeling. How hard would it have been to make him brand ambassador for a short period of time and help us all understand what the plans for the future were?

Simon may have been the one most keen to leave - especially if he had forseen how this thread and its predecessor have gone.

 

[cmacd123]

You would think that the new owners of Harman would want of all people, Simon to stick around, even if for just a few months, in order to convey the strongest sense of stability during this transition time. That he was gone from day 1 gives us the exact opposite feeling.

Of course, as he was one of the owners and so is getting a pay out from his part of the firm, he may already have a venture planned, or perhaps he really is going to use the money to fund his retirement. Someone who has received a pay out may be in a position of effectively Volunteering if they continue with the firm, as their ongoing salary would be less than the fruits of the investments that can make.

This may be the case for all three of the departed owners. the two remaining original (HT) owners may be younger or more interested in the nature of the business. We are unlikely to become privy to the various owners personal financial arrangements.

 

[alanrockwood]

GOOD

chemical photography isn't all hassle-blads, leicas and "large format"...

Agreed.

 

[tkamiya]

I really think we all should consider Simon himself may very well be reading this thread and feeling quite sad toward negativity thrown toward him. It is quite possible he is unable to respond due to contractual obligations with Harmon and the new owner.

For quite some time, Simon was considered the best representative from any film company ever, and indeed, he provided with unprecedented amount of service to APUG members. Although he may no longer be able to do any of it going forward, we owe him great amount of thanks for his past contributions.

Reason for his departure is unknown. Everything except for an official statement by Harmon representative is pure speculation. He may left on his accord, he may have been asked to leave, or he may have been forced to leave. We just don't know. I'm thinking the best thing for us to do is wish him well and question his reasons or motives behind departure.

Of course, that's my personal opinion based on assumptions.

 

[Prof_Pixel]

I really think we all should consider Simon himself may very well be reading this thread and feeling quite sad toward negativity thrown toward him.

According to his profile, the last time he visited APUG was 08:03AM on 9/9/15

 

[alanrockwood]

I really think we all should consider Simon himself may very well be reading this thread and feeling quite sad toward negativity thrown toward him...

I could be wrong, but I haven't actually seen many attacks on Simon in these threads.

 

[BrianShaw]

I could be wrong, but I haven't actually seen many attacks on Simon in these threads.

My thought, exactly. But more so, I don't recall seeing any attack. Simon is well-respected here even if some may be full of fear and have lost faith in the company.

 

[BrianShaw]

Why would he bother "hiding"? He's always been a straight shooter.

 

[RobC]

don't know why anyone is making it about specific personalities. Fact is Ilford is a corporate entity and such the decision to sell would have been a boardroom decision. Any of the directors could have been for or against it. Obviously the majority were for it otherwise it wouldn't have happened. Those that were against it may have decided they couldn't work under new ownership and in disagreement with the other existing directors and the sale.
Again the possible scenarios behind it are very many and varied. I doubt we'll ever know unless one of them decides to write a book about Ilford and it's boardroom history.

 

[BrianShaw]

Whatever the real truth or circumstances, Simon seems to be that wise man. He has always demonstrated that attribute. I hope we all agree on that.
My hope is that he one day can participate again in the forum.

 

[eddie]

lomography has been around for about 20 years ..

Closer to 50 years, John. Dianas have been around since the 60's. I remember buying them for about a buck apiece, in the mid 70's. I don't think there was any specific terminology for them, back then, but I knew artists using them 40 years ago. It's not a fad and, in the right hands, can produce wonderful images.

 

[StephenT]

Just goes to show that the only "constant" is "change."

Best wishes to Simon, and to the new owners of Harmon, and to us consumers of film and it's related products. May we all have a bright future.