ellis_vener_photography Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Link: http://resourcemagonline.com/2015/03/legendary-lighting-industry-manufacturer-paul-c-buff-has-died-at-age-78/49946/ There are five people who revolutionized and popularized the use of electronic flash: professor Harold "Doc" Edgerton who invented it and then after WWII made his patents freely available Claude Bron The man behind Balcar The pair who created Profoto And Paul C. Buff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_bill Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 <p>I will take some shots tonight in his honor. His gear and service are impeccable. Paul, is somewhere lighting up the place. God Bless. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagesax Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 That surely sucks. It's such a great company. I hope the company survives without him. A great man, with the highest standards. I still have 2 lights from the 1980's, when he first started out. The lights still work fine. I have several of his later lighting systems. I already miss him. Thanks for sharing this news. I have to send off a card. He will be missed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 I think the company will do fine. He hired some very good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon_mccarroll Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Very sad. His company has definitely defined good quality affordable lighting for photographers. Love my White Lightnings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famico Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 <p>RIP, Mr. Buff.</p> <p>As a customer, I have to say that I am very impressed with your company's excellent customer service. Hopefully that won't change.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagesax Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 One time I dropped a light off of an 8 foot light stand. The 3200 unit. It was out of warranty, plus it was dropped! I asked for a rush and I got it back in a week at no charge. I called them saying that I dropped it and I should be charged. They said not to worry about it. I've never bought any other lighting system. Support doesn't get any better. Yes, the shipping was even free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 http://www.ppmag.com/web-exclusives/2015/03/memorium-paul-c-buff.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagesax Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks Ellis, you are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellinder Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 <p>Another pioneer is gone. Rest in peace, Paul, knowing that your invention has come to the aid of myriads of photographers.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAngell Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 <p>I knew Paul from my previous career in Audio. Very sad to see him go.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynda_robertson Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 <p>RIP. When a box came to you from PCB, it was always like Christmas, your birthday, and the tooth fairy, all at once.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now