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Remember the Wollensak Lenses for the Leica?

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC Member George Dunbar sent me this April 1945 advertisement from Popular Photography. During WW2, Leitz NY continued to operate. One big problem: merchandise from Germany dried up. To solve one of the issues, Leitz NY manufactured lens mounts that … Continue reading →

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Kodak Medalist Camera in 1940s

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar emailed me more old ads the other day. This one is from the recently expired Popular Photography back in March 1944. At the time, camera design in the USA reached its peak with examples like this massive, leaf … Continue reading →

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Bell & Howell Filmo Movie Camera Ad

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. I mentioned yesterday that the colour ads in late 1945 magazines were actually drawings. This is an example using the then well known Bell & Howell Filmo camera. This ad was printed in the October 29, 1945 issue of … Continue reading →

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World’s Greatest News Photographer

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. I was sent this add two days ago in an email form George Dunbar. Very appropriate with our talk in a few weeks on journalism and photography. The American Mercury II by the Universal Camera Company is depicted here. … Continue reading →

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Graflex Ads in LIFE Magazine

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. In the mid last century, Graflex made use of various magazines such as LIFE to promote its cameras as professional instruments used by professional photographers. My friend George Dunbar has been supplying me with a steady supply of these … Continue reading →

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Graflex Advertising in LIFE Magazine

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar sent me these historic ads for the famous Graflex cameras used by Photo-jouralists back in the 1920s through 1950s. Both LIFE ads are from two August 1945 issues. By the time these issues were printed, the War … Continue reading →

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