Tag Archives: camera

it’s always an attraction

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Niagara Falls. Such a world-wide attraction.Even studios used the falls as a picture on a backdrop. The roar of the falls is very evident when you visit in person. The Ontario side has beautiful park lands and attractions. Sleazier … Continue reading →

Posted in photos | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on it’s always an attraction

the old way to get pictures quickly

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. In the film era you waited days or weeks to see the results of your camera efforts – unless you owned one of the marvellous Polaroid cameras that gave you a picture in a minute! Edwin Land came up … Continue reading →

Posted in camera, processes | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on the old way to get pictures quickly

sure they are tiny but do they work?

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. For a time there was a sub category of camera collecting – collecting sub-miniatures. In practical terms, only the Minox was well engineered. But it, like all the others, suffered a fatal flaw: tiny negatives. Negative material (a.k.a. film) … Continue reading →

Posted in camera | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on sure they are tiny but do they work?

a buggie photograph

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever watch fireflies up at the cottage or in a small town or village at dusk? These little bugs give off a tiny bit of illumination to attract others (mates or food). On Aug 16, 1948, LIFE … Continue reading →

Posted in camera | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on a buggie photograph

London Camera Show April 15, 2018

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Did you miss our auction last Sunday? We had the largest-ever turnout (to a casual observer). In any case, our friends in London are hosting a show next month just a 2 hour drive west of the big smoke. … Continue reading →

Posted in fair | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on London Camera Show April 15, 2018

PHSC News 17-09 for March 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Sonja Puschak has produced another delightful edition of the popular PHSC News. To read and down load this issue, just click here or on the Bauer 88B home movie camera at left (a high end model with an … Continue reading →

Posted in newsletter | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on PHSC News 17-09 for March 2018

E &H T Anthony Catalogue – 1888

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Well before the young George Eastman established his glass plate manufacturing business and later the famous Kodak camera, the Anthony’s had established a thriving business selling photographic equipment and materials. Our treasurer and head of the PHSC Press, John … Continue reading →

Posted in book | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on E &H T Anthony Catalogue – 1888

smart advertising …

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Have you ever heard of the “Kodak Girl?” No? She was the brainchild of George Eastman many years ago. Men bought cameras. Men looked at pretty women, Case closed! Oh, yes, and the Kodak Girl showed the women of … Continue reading →

Posted in camera | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on smart advertising …

PHSC News 17-08

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Another delightful newsletter by our editor Sonja Pushchak. Sonja’s newsletters have themes – this issue mixes Valentine’s Day with Black History month. She begins with a backgrounder on the song Paper Moon – a riff on Valentine’s Day. Next … Continue reading →

Posted in newsletter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on PHSC News 17-08

The Big One – May 27, 2018

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The fair you have been waiting for! This year’s spring PHSC Photographica-Fair is set for May 27, 2018! Free parking , tasty pirogies, lots of dealers, A great time to add to your collectible or usable gear. Bring in … Continue reading →

Posted in fair | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Big One – May 27, 2018