Les Bosher RIP

[Marek Budzynski]

Just hear that Les has died.

He'll be sorely missed.

Condolences to his family.

[Heikki Repo]

Sorry to hear that! I called him in September and he did sound somewhat tired. Eternal rest and perpetual light! 🙏

[Gautam Valluri]

RIP, condolences to his family.

[Uli Meyer]

Never met the man but heard so much about him. Condolences to the family. RIP.

[Giray Izcan]

Les converted my NPR to s16, which I still have to pick up. We had some great conversations over the phone, unfortunately never had to pleasure of meeting him in person, about cameras, about some life stuff. He will be missed.  Condolences to his family and friends.. I hope Les is in heaven, where he belongs..

[Gregg MacPherson]

On a pragmatic level, that's one less Eclair expert on planet Earth. Did he have a son that worked with him?

[Giray Izcan]

Yes, he did. I am not really sure if he will keep the business or let it go. I believe they were working together actually.

Edited December 12, 2025 by Giray Izcan

[Geffen Avraham]

If anyone knows his son, I would love to put together an archive of his methods and techniques... these methods should not be lost from the earth.

[Heikki Repo]

43 minutes ago, Geffen Avraham said:

If anyone knows his son, I would love to put together an archive of his methods and techniques... these methods should not be lost from the earth.

His son Chris has at times replied from his email, so it might be possible to reach him that way.

[Sean Cheung]

Thank you Les, for all the adapters and camera conversions you did for me over the years.

Rest in peace.

Best wishes to the family.

[Olivier Boonjing]

I am so sad, never had the chance to meet him but had him on the phone many times. RIP Les.

He still has some lenses from me, do you know how to contact his son Chris?

Thank you very much, all the best,

Olivier

[Theo Thompson]

7 hours ago, Olivier Boonjing said:

I am so sad, never had the chance to meet him but had him on the phone many times. RIP Les.

He still has some lenses from me, do you know how to contact his son Chris?

Thank you very much, all the best,

Olivier

They sent out bulk email, will be in touch in the new year after some likely much needed time away

[Heikki Repo]

7 hours ago, Olivier Boonjing said:

I am so sad, never had the chance to meet him but had him on the phone many times. RIP Les.

He still has some lenses from me, do you know how to contact his son Chris?

Thank you very much, all the best,

Olivier

His son sent this notice to customers:

"

Dear customers,

 

It is with great sadness that I announce the unexpected passing of my dad, Les, of Les Bosher Camera Engineer on 5th December.

 

I respectfully ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult period as myself and my family come to terms with this significant loss. All enquiries and correspondence will be addressed in the New Year.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support at this difficult time.

 

Please see below and attachment for the details of dads funeral."

[Olivier Boonjing]

Thank you for your replies. Chris already answered me also. All the best, Olivier

[john a jadkowski]

RIP Les. Not many left on his level.