Rockwell's image of M3 is 1K$ worth!

[dmr]

This is making the rounds, and I'm somewhat surprised it has not made it here. Sorry if this has been posted before.

Surf here:

https://petapixel.com/2018/04/05/adorama-angers-film-photographers-with-article-and-stolen-photo/

 

[xia_ke]

My favorite part is that the author had previously written about steps Google was taking to protect image theft...lol

https://www.adorama.com/alc/google-removes-view-image-button-from-image-search-to-protect-photos

 

[BLKRCAT]

My favorite part is that they stole from ken rockwell. LMAO

 

[dmr]

Update: Looks like Adorama posted an apology. They also paid Ken a kilobuck for use of the photo.

https://www.adorama.com/alc/we-are-sorry

 

[majid]

Update: Looks like Adorama posted an apology. They also paid Ken a kilobuck for use of the photo.

https://www.adorama.com/alc/we-are-sorry

That’s not even one percent of what they pay him in affiliate commissions.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Rockwell's image of M3 is 1K$ worth!

Resnick used Rockwell's site picture without permission and even told it was his Leica but under different angle.


"Adorama tells PetaPixel that it is paying Rockwell $1,000 for the brief use of the photo".

 

[Out to Lunch]

Yawn: involuntarily open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.

 

[Robert Lai]

His arguments are meant to inflame, and the fact that he stole Ken Rockwell's picture (after removing the watermark), etc... this is just bad. I'm surprised that Adorama is still keeping the article up on their site. However, it won't win them any business, and by the comments, they are losing business.

I tend to buy my film from B&H or freestyle. I haven't bought much from Adorama in ages.

 

[Huss]

I never thought I'd see a cause that unanimously unites photogs around KR!

 

[Steve M.]

It's a dumb move on Adorama's part, even if you ignore the stolen image (which I don't). They are basically speaking ill of the very same film products that they sell. What marketing genius came up with that approach? I stopped buying from them and B&H many years ago for their hiring practices and a host of other reasons, and find Freestyle a breath of fresh air. Great customer service, a very ethical company to do business with.

 

[Timmyjoe]

Weird that they're bashing film, especially since Adorama is the only company in the US where I've been able to still buy Ilford FP4+ in the old 6.5x9cm sheet size. It's the ONLY thing I buy from them, maybe I'll have to find another source.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Doug]

Seems to be Resnick's personal opinion, controversial to attract attention. Would have been good to include a disclaimer to that effect, and that it doesn't refelect Adorama's position on the subject.

 

[Hogarth Ferguson]

My issue with the article wasn't the opinion. It is wrong, as far as I am concerned. What bothers me is the image theft, which would be bad enough, but to then double down on it, after erasing the watermark, is reprehensible for me as a photographer, even worse for a photography store to allow that to happen. For what, a few extra clicks? There is not an M3 somewhere to photograph, did the piece have to be out that quickly?

 

[Emile de Leon]

This is why I buy from B&H..

 

[farlymac]

You know, over on Peta-pixel they did a thing where one day someone wrote a piece about why he was ditching film, and going all digital. The next day an article appeared with just the opposite drift of ditching digital, and going back to all film.

My first thought when I saw the article from Adorama was if they weren't about to do the same thing. Too bad it all blew up in their faces.

PF

 

[Brian Atherton]

I’m wondering why Adorama didn’t fire Mason Resnick for image theft and lying.

Resnick’s opinion I can live with…

As Adorama’s ‘Senior Contributing Writer for the Adorama Learning Center’ did he really think he’d get away with it, especially after being rumbled? Then he attempted to bluff his way out of it.

What a cretin.

 

[HelenOster]

There will be a Management review tomorrow - Monday. From a brief conversation with the Sales Director last night, I absolutely believe this is being taken very seriously at the highest level.

I hope you will all accept my sincere apologies on behalf of Adorama for this series of mess-ups, the result of which - leaving a part of our loyal customer base feeling insulted and disrespected - is a situation that I'm certain was not anticipated or intended.

 

[Pioneer]

There will be a Management review tomorrow - Monday. From a brief conversation with the Sales Director last night, I absolutely believe this is being taken very seriously at the highest level.

I hope you will all accept my sincere apologies on behalf of Adorama for this series of mess-ups, the result of which - leaving a part of our loyal customer base feeling insulted and disrespected - is a situation that I'm certain was not anticipated or intended.

Thanks Helen. Image theft is a very serious issue and I am glad to see that Adorama is taking it seriously.

 

[Hogarth Ferguson]

There will be a Management review tomorrow - Monday. From a brief conversation with the Sales Director last night, I absolutely believe this is being taken very seriously at the highest level.

I hope you will all accept my sincere apologies on behalf of Adorama for this series of mess-ups, the result of which - leaving a part of our loyal customer base feeling insulted and disrespected - is a situation that I'm certain was not anticipated or intended.

Helen,

Thanks for your reply. Personally, as I said before, his opinions are just that, his. It is the image theft and the failure to own up to it after being called out; stealing from your customer base is especially bad.

 

[charjohncarter]

I guess he couldn't do a good photo of an M3 with his digital camera.