Monthly Archives: January 2016

Camera Shows Scheduled for 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Robert

Toronto.  PHSC VP John Kantymir has taken the time to list all the 2016 camera shows he knows about in the following spreadsheets. **IMPORTANT:  users should confirm information and dates as we are not responsible for errors or omissions.** Click on the … Continue reading →

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Zeiss and Photography book arrives in Toronto

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The first four copies of the book Zeiss and Photography arrived here this afternoon. It is a colourfully illustrated hard cover book of some 890 letter size pages weighing about seven and a quarter pounds a copy. The book … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 15-8

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor David Bridge dishes up another yummy issue of our email newsletter. The lead article introduces our January speaker Ralph Beaumont who will discuss his book of the historic CPR photographs  taken by Joe Heckman. Next is my report on … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show – Sunday, January 24, 2016

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Gary Perry is holding his popular Camerama show this January 24th at the Delta Toronto East. Click on the icon at left for a full size poster detailing the times, location, and admission. Links for directions and table rentals … Continue reading →

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Photography on a Silver Plate

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar sent me this interesting link to a narrative called Photography on a Silver Plate. The narrative includes a video using historic equipment to take and develop a daguerreotype, stereo photos, typical stills, and even a … Continue reading →

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Another Vivian Maier Exhibit this year

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Gallery owner Stephen Bulger plans to hold another exhibit of Vivian Maier photographs this coming Summer according to the Globe this morning. Bulger hopes to exhibit modern day prints from negatives he owns. There is some concern regarding copyright which … Continue reading →

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Guess which camera is currently most popular?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Which is the most popular camera today? We usually think of Nikons or Canons and perhaps even lesser brands like Olympus or Sony, but by far the most popular camera today  is… the camera in your iPhone! Yes, in … Continue reading →

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The Single Lens Reflex Camera

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The SLR concept is at least a century old now. The Graflex comes to mind. It was an ideal design for interchangeable lens cameras since one could view through the lens rather than needing a separate viewfinder for each … Continue reading →

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