Category Archives: activities-other

that time again

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis, sent off an email announcing the latest edition of Photoed magazine. Rita titles this issue theme as, “Daylight savings/ Contemplating TIME” and comments, “The shift in clocks has us thinking about how artists have … Continue reading →

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ever see a German hummingbird …

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our nearby photo society in Michigan, MiPHS,  announce the recent release of the 54-1 (spring 2026) issue of Photogram. This edition includes an article dubbed “The Poor Man’s Leica” – the Kolibri (German for Hummingbird). The Kolibri is a … Continue reading →

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simpler times

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Do you remember when we used film? At one time, it was popular at get-togethers to place a ‘disposable’ camera on each table for people to record the table ‘sitters’ etc, and leave the used cameras with the host. … Continue reading →

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do you TLR?

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Snap Shots 31-7 was recently issued by the PHSNE. The newsletter announced their camera show ‘Photographica 93″ on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. An item featured in the show will be this Rolleiflex Standard 621 with a 75mm f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens. … Continue reading →

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copy that

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. You found a great print for your collection. Who owns the copyright? Someone copies an old photograph and claims copyright. Can he do this? Mark Twain once said, “Only one thing is impossible to God — to find any … Continue reading →

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Lomography at it again

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends down in NYC announced a fish-eye 35 mm camera for the film niche fraternity: Fisheye No. 2 Rodeo Denim Bursting with untamed spirit, capture life’s wildest moments in an incredible 170° fisheye view, turning everyday scenes into … Continue reading →

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tomorrow, March 1st is CAMERAMA

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Each year our good friend Gary Perry puts on a series of CAMERAMA shows. The first for 2026 is tomorrow, March 1, 2026. IMPORTANT! Please use this link, not the one at the bottom of this post. email: cameramashow@gmail.com NB: … Continue reading →

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AI-I-I-i-i-i-i-i

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  President Clint Hryhorijiw recently sent an intriguing email to various members and helpers at the PHSC and MiPHS. It was a brief article about Dr Robert Adams and how his lessons are an antidote to the current fascination with … Continue reading →

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face lift for a grand old lady

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Thanks to our president, Clint Hryhorijiw, who sent me an email he received from Cynthia Motzenbecker the other day.  The email from Cynthia notes that thanks to the efforts of US Senator Charles Schumer , the George Eastman (House) … Continue reading →

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Mike’s follow up to the 31st

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Auctioneer Mike Lehr sent another note out to advise that any lots left unsold in his Saturday the 31st of January auction are now available. Please see the above link and note for details. You can visit his web … Continue reading →

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