Monthly Archives: August 2023

an auction gem – Nikon D60

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. As you may know, digital cameras have been around long enough that savvy collectors are adding them today at reasonable prices. Think about the value of truly old cameras and lenses today – far above the original price when … Continue reading →

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Auction Fall 2023 – September 17, 2023

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Robert

Toronto.  Get ready for our Fall Estate Auction! It’s an INDOOR AUCTION on September 17, 2023 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the usual venue BUT at a slightly different time (see poster) – free parking and free admission. … Continue reading →

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American photographer Arnold Newman pix at AGO

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The AGO recently announced it is hosting, BUILDING ICONS: ARNOLD NEWMAN’S MAGAZINE WORLD, 1938-2000“. The exhibit opens October 18, 2023 and will run until its closing on January 21, 2024. Anyone interested in photography must visit the AGO exhibition … Continue reading →

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aide-de-combat

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The idea for this article comes from my good friend George Dunbar. The Legion magazine is online in both official languages. We mentioned war photographers in a number of earlier posts. Here we relate to the techniques of the … Continue reading →

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September is Fall Auction Month

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. We are hosting our Fall Auction September 17, 2023. This will be an Estate Auction with no consignments at the door (sorry). For a ‘sneak’ preview of some of the lots, click the little Minox (lot 096) icon on … Continue reading →

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Odessa Antique Show

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. As collectors we are constantly in search of that rare piece to add to our collection. The PHSC shows are often a good source. Another source seldom mentioned here is Antique Shows. They too might have gems for your … Continue reading →

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the future looks fascinating

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. When digital came along, photography was revolutionized. Pictures were technically perfect with a digital ‘auto everything’ camera. It still took a professional or knowledgeable amateur to understand framing, lighting, etc for a shot that was steady and captured feelings. … Continue reading →

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botany and the first book with cyanotypes of specimens

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever wonder about the first time a book was printed with photographs included? And the topic? and the author? Well, wonder no more! My good friend and fellow PHSC member, Les Jones, (author, sports photographer, past president … Continue reading →

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Lucy again

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. No, not the TV series, “I Love Lucy”, and the madcap antics of Lucille Ball, her husband Desi,  and friends. but the tiny drawing aid, the camera lucida. In an earlier post this year (Feb 19th, 2023) titled simply … Continue reading →

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one quarter photographer

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Beatlemania hit North America in the 1960s. I knew a girl in Montreal who had every Beatles LP ever pressed. Of the Fab Four, it was Paul Mc Carney who also made a name for himself as a photographer. … Continue reading →

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