While the world of film suppliers has been booming, with Film Ferrania, Bergger and more introducing new films for our photographing pleasure, the camera supply side has not been so good. The maker of the iconic Rollei twin-lens reflex camera has filed for bankruptcy. The receiver is auctioning off the factory and everything it contains.
Photographs of the factory contents are available on the auctioneer's site.
Having seen a local pro lab being auctioned off years ago, it is a sad thing to see. Pros used up film and equipment in the pursuit of their vocation and a large industry built up around this. The decline of film use by pros means this industry must shrink. One can only hope it stabilises for those who produce art, life long images and memories with film cameras.
Link from Petapixel.
