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out of the blue

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Robert

Toronto, In the days when orthochromatic black and white films were popular, filters were used to darken blue skies so clouds could be better seen in the negative and printed. Leitz had a wide range of yellow and green filters … Continue reading →

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March CAMERAMA Cancelled

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Robert

Toronto.  Back on  this past Monday, March 9th, I announced Gary’s latest CAMERAMA show. Sadly Gary was forced to cancel the show today when his venue, the Edward Hotel decided to go proactive and cancel all events for now. Gary … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a Period

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who lust after Notman photos will welcome this book of the studio’s selected images from 1856-1915. Details for many Notman photographs reside in the McCord museum on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal, across from McGill University. The … Continue reading →

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Gary’s at it again – March Camerama

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Robert

Toronto, Every spring we see a cluster of opportunities to add to our collections. Come on out on the 29th to visit CAMERAMA and see old friends. Tables of digital and film gear for all whether you collect or use … Continue reading →

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a plethora of polaroids

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Every collection needs at least one Polaroid camera – I have two personally. And thanks to innovators in Europe and Japan, Polaroid colour packs can still be found. If your collection  suffers the  lack of a Polaroid camera – … Continue reading →

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Horace said it best

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The American New Yorker said, “Go West, young man…”, a recommendation recently repeated by Tonchi Martinic in his email on the Vancouver Camera Show. So if you plan to visit Vancouver, or find yourself there in late April, enjoy … Continue reading →

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just give me a ring …

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. With the sudden burst of growth in the minicam industry, major players like Leitz and Zeiss produced a large variety of lenses, camera models and attachments to make their little marvels suitable to tackle almost any photography job imaginable. … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show Jan 19, 2020

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Do you have 2020 vision? Its Camerama time again on Jan 19th. Click on the little camera at left for a full size bookmark with directions. Been there before? Same location (Edward Hotel). Same parking. Get in for $7 … Continue reading →

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fair time again – Oct 27, 2019

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC is hosting its Fall Fair – The Big One! – at the pierogi palace once again (Trident Hall at Evans and Islington in the west end). Set Sunday, October 27th aside and come out to see Clint, … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2019 Camerama Show

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. In Toronto this weekend? Want to see/buy/sell cameras gear? Then come out this Sunday and visit Camerama! Click on the icon at left for details. Need a table Sunday or more information? Email Gary.

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