Author Archives: Robert

goldilocks

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. A recent posting by Digital Camera World announced that a gold plated Leica M6 would be put up for auction. Our past editor, the late  Bob Lansdale,used an M6, but not gold plated. Many prestigious makers do short specialized … Continue reading →

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instruments

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Image collectors sometimes ‘group’ old photos by topic – eg the meter at left could be in a group called, ‘meters’, ‘scientific instruments’ etc.. While the meter is over a century old, the photograph  is quite recent and definitely … Continue reading →

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the cat’s pyjamas

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Okay guys and gals, this Sunday is it! Our big outdoor event come rain or shine is July 12th on the grounds of Legion Hall #101. The event is our annual Trunk Sale. It is at a new location … Continue reading →

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a Yogi Berra moment …

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  … Yogi was the Yankee’s catcher for many years. He is famous for his many ‘quotes’ such as Deja Vu All Over Again. Speaking of which, we all remember the famous earliest French images, but did you know a … Continue reading →

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whoops

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors often categorize their collection, dividing it into various groups. One group might be called ‘accidents’. The photo at left is a digital copy of a film print from a negative taken around 1960 – a bit too recent … Continue reading →

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butterfly

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Butterflies are fascinating, colourful creatures flitting through the summer skies. At left is a black and white butterfly about the size and shape of the more colourful Monarch. I have no idea of its name, only that the photo … Continue reading →

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tempus fugit …

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … (or time flies), as the ancient Romans said a couple of thousand years ago. The photo at left  is the beginning of a lengthy post by our good friend PhotoEd editor Rita Godlevskis. The post begins by touting … Continue reading →

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Kids!

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors often categorize their precious old photos. One category is kids or children. Our 2026 events are more than half way through the year. The next event is our famous outdoor (rain or shine) Trunk Sale held each July. … Continue reading →

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gramma, what big …

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … teeth you have, said little red riding hood.  As the old fairy tale was told by the Brothers Grimm who updated a less happy ending to a French tale of caution to young ladies. Our 2026 events are … Continue reading →

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PHSC News 26-4 (June 2026)

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Its out – issue 26-4 of our newsletter was released on Tuesday, June 30th. If you missed it, you can download a copy here or by clicking on the cover icon at left. Patrick has produced another delightful issue … Continue reading →

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