Sorry for the mistake on the date!
Sorry for the mistake on the date!
Maybe they can't get any more Ebony and don't want law suits for false advertising?
Lachlan.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -- Wayne Gretzky
It's true.
A little while ago I sent a short query in Japanese to Hiromi Sakanashi. I just received the following:
お問い合わせ有り難うございます。
弊社は、来る6月30日をもちまして、閉鎖する予定になっております。
これまでのご支援ご愛顧に深く御礼申し上げます。
株式会社 エボニー
坂梨 寛美
Roughly: Thank you for contacting us. We plan to close on June 30. Thank you deeply for your support/patronage up to now. Ebony Company, Sakanashi Hiromi
I will edit the thread title accordingly.
Their prohibitive pricing had to limit their market. They could cut their prices in half and perhaps stay in business.
Wow who can replace Ebony?
Originally Posted by axs810
A few years ago I really wanted an Ebony 4x5, mostly because they are so beautiful! I just can't justify >$2,000 for a camera though. I ended up with a Chamonix. It's not an Ebony, but it's very nice. It's done everything I've asked. I bought it used for ~$600. I do feel that Ebony closing is a loss to LF users.
Kent in SD
In contento ed allegria
Notte e di vogliam passar!
Definitely. I want one and a Ferrari, but I will never have either, but I am happy they exist.
Tin Can
With regard to the economic comments. There is a huge difference between China & Japan. Real estate, rent, wages, standard of living. The Ebony is a piece of fine art, made in small numbers. Their closing is a loss to the LF community.
Don't expect used prices to go down now... Just sayin. Hell, look at Phillips cameras, almost cult status(with good reason!)
Stone Photo Gear
https://www.stonephotogear.com/
Sakanashi-san's age may be a factor and there maybe no one to carry on the business.
Kumar
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