The passing of Herbert Keppler, 1925-2008

Peter Zack · 01-06-2008, 06:29 AM

Herbert Keppler, just passed away. for many older shooters and avid readers of PopPhoto, he will be missed. His style of not searching for the newest, latest and greatest toy was a refreshing read from all the technobabble that often pervades these magazines. I for one will miss his hands on approach and "back to basics" style of discussion in the photo world.

Condolences to his family, friends and the staff of PopPhoto. He'll be missed.

Link to PopPhoto article:

In Memoriam: Herbert Keppler, 1925-2008 - - PopPhotoJanuary 2008

Peter Zack · 01-06-2008, 06:32 AM

Somewhat amazing that -=Jon=- Just posted this thread regarding Kepplers views on Pentax.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/17143-thanks-l...t-keppler.html

Chako · 01-06-2008, 06:58 AM

Oh bad news indeed. I grew up reading his articles. You couldn't help but feel some sort of relationship with the man. He was a calm gentle voice amongst the maelstrom and eddy pools of the times. And yet, he was always bang on with his views and his praise. I will deeply miss his articles each month.

**barondla** · 01-06-2008, 07:54 AM

He will be missed greatly. Always had interesting ideas and things to say. He liked the less traveled path. His column was the first I looked at when a new magazine arrived. Not even sure I will read the mag now. We have lost a great Pentaxian.
thanks
barondla

-=JoN=- · 01-06-2008, 08:31 AM

He will be missed.....

PeterAM · 01-06-2008, 10:23 AM

I had the pleasure of working with Herb for a few years when he was with Modern Photography (then part of ABC Publishing). Although I was more on the corporate side of things as opposed to working for the magazine, I had many discussions with Herb about various photo related subjects. He was always gracious in explaining something to someone who knew very little and was a very pleasant person to know and deal with. He also had some pretty funny stories about his experiences in WWII; I think he skippered an LST in the Pacific. I have some nice memories of him.

Note: I just read the article which mentioned that it was an LCS, not an LST; so much for my memory.

PDL · 01-06-2008, 10:50 AM

Back when I had hair - I subscribed to Modern Photography (he moved to PopPhoto in the late 80's - after I had mostly given up on photography) mainly for his column. He was one of the most highly regarded photography writers around.

Yeah - he will be missed - a lot.

The Elitist - formerly known as PDL

Last edited by PDL; 01-06-2008 at 11:55 AM. Reason: corrected magazine

Jodokast96 · 01-06-2008, 11:39 AM

Damn. I'm very new to photography and only learned of him in the last year through a PopPhoto sub I got as a gift, but like you all have said, his was always one of the most informative parts of the mag. A real loss.

Peter Zack · 01-07-2008, 04:25 PM

I hope they reprint his work in a series of books. I'd add them to my collection.

Nesster · 01-08-2008, 04:40 AM

I will miss his voice of sanity

dantuyhoa · 01-12-2008, 11:35 AM

Bad news , indeed . I always read him first when I get a copy of the magazine . Strangely , I just got a copy of the Honewell Pentax Way less than 2 months ago .

01-06-2008, 06:29 AM	#1
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	The passing of Herbert Keppler, 1925-2008 Herbert Keppler, just passed away. for many older shooters and avid readers of PopPhoto, he will be missed. His style of not searching for the newest, latest and greatest toy was a refreshing read from all the technobabble that often pervades these magazines. I for one will miss his hands on approach and "back to basics" style of discussion in the photo world. Condolences to his family, friends and the staff of PopPhoto. He'll be missed. Link to PopPhoto article: In Memoriam: Herbert Keppler, 1925-2008 - - PopPhotoJanuary 2008

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Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643 Original Poster	Somewhat amazing that -=Jon=- Just posted this thread regarding Kepplers views on Pentax. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/17143-thanks-l...t-keppler.html

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Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	Oh bad news indeed. I grew up reading his articles. You couldn't help but feel some sort of relationship with the man. He was a calm gentle voice amongst the maelstrom and eddy pools of the times. And yet, he was always bang on with his views and his praise. I will deeply miss his articles each month.

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barondla Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,633	He will be missed greatly. Always had interesting ideas and things to say. He liked the less traveled path. His column was the first I looked at when a new magazine arrived. Not even sure I will read the mag now. We have lost a great Pentaxian. thanks barondla

01-06-2008, 08:31 AM	#5
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	He will be missed.....

01-06-2008, 10:23 AM	#6
PeterAM Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 539	I had the pleasure of working with Herb for a few years when he was with Modern Photography (then part of ABC Publishing). Although I was more on the corporate side of things as opposed to working for the magazine, I had many discussions with Herb about various photo related subjects. He was always gracious in explaining something to someone who knew very little and was a very pleasant person to know and deal with. He also had some pretty funny stories about his experiences in WWII; I think he skippered an LST in the Pacific. I have some nice memories of him. Note: I just read the article which mentioned that it was an LCS, not an LST; so much for my memory.

01-06-2008, 10:50 AM	#7
PDL Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PNW USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,109	Back when I had hair - I subscribed to Modern Photography (he moved to PopPhoto in the late 80's - after I had mostly given up on photography) mainly for his column. He was one of the most highly regarded photography writers around. Yeah - he will be missed - a lot. The Elitist - formerly known as PDL Last edited by PDL; 01-06-2008 at 11:55 AM. Reason: corrected magazine

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Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Damn. I'm very new to photography and only learned of him in the last year through a PopPhoto sub I got as a gift, but like you all have said, his was always one of the most informative parts of the mag. A real loss.

01-07-2008, 04:25 PM	#9
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643 Original Poster	I hope they reprint his work in a series of books. I'd add them to my collection.

01-08-2008, 04:40 AM	#10
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I will miss his voice of sanity

01-12-2008, 11:35 AM	#11
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Bad news , indeed . I always read him first when I get a copy of the magazine . Strangely , I just got a copy of the Honewell Pentax Way less than 2 months ago .

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