Monthly Archives: February 2016

Newsletter 15-9

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Another gorgeous newsletter in full colour from editor David Bridge. Feb meeting news – THIS MEETING ONLY IS AT RYERSON! This issue contains Toronto Notes on Ralph Beaumont and his book about Heckman’s CPR photos, plus columns like A … Continue reading →

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A New Twist on the old Fresnel Lens

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Russ Forfar sent me this interesting link to ScienceDaily.com which reports on the work of a professor and his post grad students at the University of Utah. They have come up with a way to make super thin lenses … Continue reading →

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Street Photography in Kabul

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Member Russ Forfar, a frequent participant at our fairs and an independent camera repair expert sent me this link to a Youtube video about a street photographer in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. These itinerant photographers with their ubiquitous … Continue reading →

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PHSC Auction March 20, 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our first big event of this year is the March 20, 2016 auction. This event will be held at the Long Branch Legion Hall. Just click here or on the icon at left to see detailed times, directions and … Continue reading →

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Montreal Camera + Image Show April 10

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. If you plan to be in Montreal this April, drop by the Montreal Camera+Image show in the West Island area of Montreal. Sol’s show will be at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire from 10am to 3pm. Click here or on … Continue reading →

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Sony a6300 24 Mpx APS-C camera body

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. If the $56,000 USD Phase One is a bit rich for your blood, you might like Paul’s second camera, the soon to be released Sony alpha 6300. The body-only rings in at $1000 US (about $1400 CDN). This APS-C … Continue reading →

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100 Mpx Phase One Camera

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member and occasional speaker Paul Pasquarello of Buffalo sent me a note the other day regarding two announced digital cameras. The first camera is a Phase One medium format camera which will sell for a modest $56,000 dollars … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 41-4

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Robert Lansdale’s latest issue hit the mail Monday last week. Members should see their copy shortly if not already. Not a Member? Just click on the right side bar to  pay by PayPal. No account is needed as … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Ryerson Image Centre and Library (Special Collections)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 Alison Skyrme: A Visit to Ryerson ** NEW LOCATION for THIS MONTH ** Alison Skyrme of Ryerson will host PHSC members for the February meeting. The group will meet at 7:30 pm on Wednesday February … Continue reading →

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