Author Topic: There is something exciting going on at ILFORD - UPDATE 30.01.13 (Read 76569 times)

LT · « **on:** October 09, 2012, 08:10:36 PM »

... But I can't tell you any more. I'm sworn to secrecy.

(this is my poor attempt at an IP/LOMO type hypevertisement)

Andrea. · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:18:17 PM »

Prices reduced by 30% ?

irv_b · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:47:13 PM »

Oohh you're such a tease!

Alan · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:51:56 PM »

new range of film?

or possibly . . . . colour?

sapata · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2012, 09:53:53 PM »

8x10 Harman Titan Pinhole Camera.

John Robison · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2012, 09:56:11 PM »

You are a cruel cruel man Leon!
Great, now I'll go crazy (a very short trip) trying to guess what Ilford is up to.

Francois · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2012, 10:45:56 PM »

You mean Ilford will release a new version of the Sporti?

Bastian S. · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2012, 11:00:21 PM »

I've read something about the Harman Direct Positive Emulsion on a clear base.

gothamtomato · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2012, 11:22:14 PM »

Instant? I'd love to use the Harman Titan Pinhole with instant film.

original_ann · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:00:47 AM »

I'm with gothamtomato

When will we know what this is? For how long are you sworn to secrecy? Can we play 20 questions?

moominsean · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:03:55 AM »

Is something leaving (exiting)?

Jeff Warden · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:24:12 AM »

That was not nice.

LT · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2012, 07:14:20 AM »

It's not a new product. Sorry to disappoint.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2012, 09:11:34 AM »

Ilford are buying Kodak

LT · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:07:28 AM »

maybe I've over-egged the hyping-up of the promotional nature of the hypevertisement?

It's probably only good news for me, but ... we'll see

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:21:56 PM »

Quote from: Leon on October 10, 2012, 10:07:28 AM

It's probably only good news for me, but ... we'll see

They're naming a film after you!... PanLeon has quite a nice ring to it...

Chris A Fraser · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:23:54 PM »

Leon is taking over the position as "Head of New Product Development" !!!!!!

Ordinal · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:43:15 PM »

Harman Titans in pink and lime green.

Late Developer · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:00:27 PM »

Re-branded sheet film / photographic paper boxes with even more Leon Taylor art work.....??

Francois · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2012, 03:24:32 PM »

Quote from: Leon on October 10, 2012, 07:14:20 AM

It's not a new product. Sorry to disappoint.

In that case, it could only mean one thing: another one of Leon's pictures will be on a box of paper...
strangely disappointing isn't it

LT · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2012, 04:05:27 PM »

Quote from: Francois on October 10, 2012, 03:24:32 PM

Quote from: Leon on October 10, 2012, 07:14:20 AM
It's not a new product. Sorry to disappoint.
In that case, it could only mean one thing: another one of Leon's pictures will be on a box of paper...
strangely disappointing isn't it

it't not that either ......

Late Developer · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2012, 04:24:40 PM »

Right then......to summarise:

- Not a new product (but could be an enhanced existing or resurrected old one..?)
- Not a rebrand of the company
- Not Leon getting more photos onto Ilford merchandise

It's (probably) only good new for Leon, so what could it be....?

- Making an existing product in 5x4 format?
- Making the 5x4 format products into a quick load option?
- Leon to get to test the new focal length Harman Titan fronts?
- Leon to be the new "face" of Ilford / Harman (think Kate Moss and Rimmel, Keira Knightley and Chanel........then again, dont...

)

Anyone else go any bright (or dim) ideas???

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2012, 06:53:04 PM »

They've redesigned the plastic bottle tops so wees can open them?

LT · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2012, 08:46:10 PM »

None of the above.....

Francois · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:29:05 PM »

Ilford stamps that you collect in order to get a free mug?

charles binns · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:58:51 PM »

They've made you CEO or Director of paper clips?

Francois · « **Reply #26 on:** October 11, 2012, 03:27:42 PM »

An official Shop Ilford website?

SLVR · « **Reply #27 on:** October 11, 2012, 03:42:55 PM »

Ilford must be changing the route the delivery truck makes from the factory to go right past leons place.

Late Developer · « **Reply #28 on:** October 11, 2012, 03:59:59 PM »

Quote from: TinTin on October 11, 2012, 03:42:55 PM

Ilford must be changing the route the delivery truck makes from the factory to go right past leons place.

Now that would be a detour - Mobberley to Kent......!!

LT · « **Reply #29 on:** October 11, 2012, 04:48:28 PM »

Quote from: Francois on October 11, 2012, 03:27:42 PM

An official Shop Ilford website?

They already have one of those: www.harmanexpress.com

Nope, no one is close yet.

I won't be able to spill the beans until an official announcement anyway, so maybe one of those guesses is correct, and I'm lying through my teeth.

tkmedia · « **Reply #30 on:** October 11, 2012, 05:22:06 PM »

Illford decided to use mint, cinnamon and licorice flavored band strips on 120 roll film?

Mike (happyforest) · « **Reply #31 on:** October 11, 2012, 06:24:41 PM »

Leon

Are you able to say when an official announcement may be made?

I will decline to join in the guessing game!

Mike

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2012, 06:45:39 PM »

Quote from: tkmedia on October 11, 2012, 05:22:06 PM

Illford decided to use mint, cinnamon and licorice flavored band strips on 120 roll film?

I'd vote for this one ... though maybe they're going eco-friendly with a return to wooden spools.

Francois · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:59:41 PM »

Quote from: Sandeha Lynch on October 11, 2012, 06:45:39 PM

Quote from: tkmedia on October 11, 2012, 05:22:06 PM
Illford decided to use mint, cinnamon and licorice flavored band strips on 120 roll film?

I'd vote for this one ... though maybe they're going eco-friendly with a return to wooden spools.

Or better yet, bamboo spools. And backing paper made of Japanese awashi paper.

My best guess is it's going to be a price drop on some products...
But somehow the childish side of my brain keeps thinking about some type of mascot like the Kodak Kolorkins

SLVR · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:02:22 PM »

bamboo spools would be REALLY cool

LT · « **Reply #35 on:** October 12, 2012, 09:24:18 AM »

a price drop .... I wish! Nope nothing so beneficial I'm afraid. At least, not that I know of.

Ordinal · « **Reply #36 on:** October 12, 2012, 12:01:57 PM »

Strawberry-scented fixer.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #37 on:** October 12, 2012, 03:02:03 PM »

They're going to start using gelatin from rendered down politicians and bankers... we can dream can't we...

Francois · « **Reply #38 on:** October 12, 2012, 07:04:44 PM »

Could it be that Harman will proceed to certain acquisitions in the corporate world?

SLVR · « **Reply #39 on:** October 12, 2012, 07:21:21 PM »

harman is releasing a 35mm pinhole?

charles binns · « **Reply #40 on:** October 12, 2012, 07:26:46 PM »

Leon, are you the new face of Ilfotec?

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #41 on:** October 13, 2012, 05:41:17 AM »

Quote from: TinTin on October 12, 2012, 07:21:21 PM

harman is releasing a 35mm pinhole?

As silly as it seems, it could be a lot of fun.

I think it's Harfordak Tri+.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #42 on:** October 13, 2012, 12:02:32 PM »

Quote from: gothamtomato on October 09, 2012, 11:22:14 PM

Instant? I'd love to use the Harman Titan Pinhole with instant film.

it would be cool if they had a finger in the game with TIPs new pinhole camera. though that wouldn't make this TIP/LOMO like hype as fun

Quote from: tkmedia on October 11, 2012, 05:22:06 PM

Illford decided to use mint, cinnamon and licorice flavored band strips on 120 roll film?

I long for the day~

Quote from: Jack Johnson on October 13, 2012, 05:41:17 AM

Quote from: TinTin on October 12, 2012, 07:21:21 PM
harman is releasing a 35mm pinhole?

As silly as it seems, it could be a lot of fun.

I think it's Harfordak Tri+.

That last bit could be interesting! Though I wonder how that would mesh with their productline as it looks today.

oh! are they starting to roll out 110 film?

astrobeck · « **Reply #43 on:** October 24, 2012, 05:35:38 AM »

a 35mm pinhole would be fun, but I think the mint flavored lick strips would be even more funner!

Bamboo spools would be awesome...and Francois, are those Kodak Kolorkins yours?

Those things are cool!

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #44 on:** October 24, 2012, 02:12:39 PM »

One more guess: 8x10 TiTAN with freshly minted Ilford New55! That way Leon *and* Ed can lose their minds.

Francois · « **Reply #45 on:** October 24, 2012, 02:39:20 PM »

Leon to head all things legal at Harman?

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #46 on:** October 24, 2012, 02:54:06 PM »

I lied.

Two more possibilities: the LOMO LC-M Monochrom, and one for just us Americans of a certain vintage: Ilfomat!

(bonus points to Becky if she can find us the remnants of an authentic Fotomat hut)

astrobeck · « **Reply #47 on:** October 24, 2012, 03:30:09 PM »

i found a flickr stream of them....doesn't count I know, but I'll dig into this and find one somewhere..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/fotomat/

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #48 on:** October 24, 2012, 08:22:51 PM »

Wow! This must be secret as he hasn't even told me whassup.....and he usually does.

OK, my 2 pennies/cents-worth is that I'm rising above this blatant, somewhat shallow, headline-grabbing attempt at marketing spin and am not hazarding any guesses...at all. I'm also praying for Leon's sake that it's big news or there will be a lot of disappointed FWers for him to placate.

Francois · « **Reply #49 on:** October 24, 2012, 09:42:02 PM »

Well, I too am a bit on the edge of my seat simply waiting for the big announcement.

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