Monthly Archives: May 2020

on the banks of the river Mara

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. I guess you won’t be visiting France any time soon. However; the Galerie GADCOLLECTION is still there and needs your support in this year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The galerie represents many photographers. Featured is the Greek photographer Kyrianos … Continue reading →

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who needs a mirror now anyway?

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Digital cameras – is there any other kind these days? I often resort to my iPod Touch (I have an iPod Touch 7) since its 8 mp camera is usually in my pocket while all the other cameras are in … Continue reading →

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just like the other one

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Well, we held our second executive meeting via ZOOM and co-ordinated by Celio (great work!). The PHSC will continue using ZOOM at least until the pandemic restrictions are lifted.

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gizmos and gadgets

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Robert

Toronto, In the 1960s, camera makers fought to gain market share. A fresh idea might be swept up by the competition – or left to linger and die an orphan. Ricoh cameras were made by Riken Optical in Japan. According … Continue reading →

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Rokkin’ lenses

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. By 1963, the Japanese Optical industry was a tsunami roaring across the Western world. No longer viewed as copy cats of German technology, Japan was rightfully recognized as a serious contender for high quality optical products. A December 6, … Continue reading →

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we usually eat our peppers …

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Edward Weston (1886 – 1958) was a famous American photographer. in 1973 I bought a coffee table sized book celebrating 50 years of his work including a biography written by Ben Maddow and published by Aperture Books. The 285 page … Continue reading →

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a touch of plastic

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The folks at Lomography are offering a simple film camera complete with a roll of their colour film (positive or negative) and a clear waterproof housing good for about 10m depth. Their press release states, “Dear Film Photography Friends … Continue reading →

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and you think printer …

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The massive Japanese company, Epson, is known for its printers and other electronic accessories. But it also hosts the annual photographic contest called, “The EPSON International Pano Awards” with its traditional large number of categories and prizes. Their 11th … Continue reading →

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if you can read …

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. … you can learn! Or so the American “Famous”schools touted last century.  Famous Artists School and Famous Writers School operated by correspondence on the premise that reading could make you an artist or writer.  In the same spirit, Famous … Continue reading →

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a Canadian icon dies at 90

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email Friday from George Dunbar. He happened to browse a copy of the Globe on Thursday. George writes in part, “Did you see the huge (two-page) obit for photographer Ted Grant in Thursday’s Globe & Mail? … Continue reading →

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