Dear All, I don't know if any of you can help on this one but here goes:
As you probably know this year marks the centenary of that American institution called Harley Davidson. However, far more important than this, 2003 is the 50th anniversary of that British photographic institution called Strobe(x). Sadly, it seems they're going to cease trading at the end of September as there doesn't seem to be enough call for their fantastic kit. Probably because it hardly ever goes wrong & therefore rarely needs replacing. Tim & Robin have being attempting against all odds to keep it going &, since their mail out earlier this month informing us of there impending demise, have been inundated with work. Here was a UK manufacturer that revolutionised photography from the 50's onwards. Not only in how you could shoot but, what you could shoot as well. Who else can manufacture a 5ft long light with one continuous evenly lit tube, or allow you to freeze seriously fast moving liquids? I'm attempting to get a bit of editorial coverage, on their behalf, to show who & what Strobe were & did & how big a part they played in our profession. To this end, I think Jonathan B at the AoP will be posting something later on today with a request. So, if any of you Strobe users out there have any anecdotes / stories - amusing or otherwise - relating to their kit, send them in. If they do go to the wall, all our Strobe kit will be worthless once & for all. It's out with the cheque books & hello Switzerland or Sweden! -- Regards David Preutz =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
