Tag Archives: lenses

Camerama March 3rd 2019

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. My friend and fellow PHSC member Gary Perry emailed me Friday that his next Camerama show is the first Sunday in March. He had a good turnout last month so if you need to get some goodies drop in … Continue reading →

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whatcha doin’ Sunday the 20th?

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Robert

Toronto, Well then, go and see CAMERAMA! Gary’s first show of the year will feature lots of collectible and usable cameras and lenses, etc. Shake off the winter blahs and see what you can do to augment your collection or … Continue reading →

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Camerama Jan 20, 2019

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Gary Perry dropped me a note the other day to say his latest Camerama show is set for January 20th, 2019 at the usual location. Click on the thumbnail at left to see the show poster and … Continue reading →

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PHSC News for December

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. You received Sonja’s latest beautiful opus yesterday if you are on our MailChimp list. If you aren’t yet on the list, just click here and send us an  email to add you! The lead article Polarizing Photography features the … Continue reading →

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Annual Show and Tell meeting Dec 19, 2018

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Robert

Toronto.  As we roar on to Christmas and the holidays, its our annual Show and Tell session. The date is December 19th this year. Click on the poster at left for details. (Thanks to Sonja for this delightful bit of … Continue reading →

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end of an era

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Kominek Camera and Optical Instrument Sales and Service was just south of Wellesley on Yonge. It was opened in the 1950s and in 1960 I spent Saturdays driving to Toronto in search of books, camera gear and war surplus … Continue reading →

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roadwork cancels Montreal Show (was Nov 4th)

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Less than an hour ago I received an email from my friend Sol Hadef in Montreal. He received word on short notice that roadwork on highway 40 starts the weekend of his show. As a result he felt obliged … Continue reading →

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PHSC Fall Estate Auction this Sunday Dec 2, 2018

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Our next auction will be held this coming December 2, 2018. As it will be an estate auction, no lots will be accepted at the door this time (Sorry). Just click the bookmark at left to get details on time, … Continue reading →

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a fair day in the fall

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Bob Lansdale and I scooted down 27 and along Evans to the Trident Hall. On this bright but chilly day, the parking lots and fair were packed by the time we arrived a bit after 10 in the morning. … Continue reading →

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beginning to see the light …

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. A couple of millennials ago, the Greek philosopher Diogenes was said to be searching for an honest man. An all too appropriate pursuit today. American editorial cartoonist Robert Ariail‘s  drawing shown at left is dated February 13th, 2018. The … Continue reading →

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