Monthly Archives: May 2024

wild blue yonder

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Even before airplanes, photographers took aerial shots. Hot air balloons were the basis for the first aerial shots. Perhaps Nadar was the most famous hot air balloon photographer, taking photos shortly after the art was invented. When airplanes began … Continue reading →

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smoke and mirrors …

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. The Young-Helmholtz  theory of colour with three different wavelengths of rays in various combinations became the standard means to create colour images – even today in the digital world. Different camera designs were touted to place the three unique … Continue reading →

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fair is fair, my friend …

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … so come on down to the Trident Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Free parking, modest admission (students free), and good food. Plus  you can meet and greet old friends while you add to your collection/user gear! What … Continue reading →

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Executive Meeting No 47 via ZOOM

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Robert

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Robert PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. Our May meeting was held via ZOOM last week.. PHSC newsletter editor Katrin Faridani  plans to issue the next newsletter in May. If you didn’t get your copy … Continue reading →

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not waiting for Godot …

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … but waiting for the PHSC Spring Fair. With apologies to Sam Beckett. Now our Spring Auction is over you have another chance to add to your personal collection/user gear (or both). Collectors and users alike are welcome at … Continue reading →

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… with fries

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  … Add-ons are always a way to increase sales/profits. In film photography add-ons or accessories, as they are often called, helped the photographer create better/different photos. In the mid 1950s built-in meters were uncommon yet an exposure meter was … Continue reading →

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out, damned spot!

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … with apologies to Bill and his Lady Macbeth. Bill was born long before photography was announced. When the minicam became prominent in the mid 1930s, negatives were enlarged out of necessity. And the nightmare began. To darkroom photographers, … Continue reading →

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easil for you to say

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Get ready for this Sunday! It’s the PHSC spring Auction. Get ready for some great lots to fill the holes in your collection and user gear! The attached post here gives both information and a slide show of lots. … Continue reading →

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seeing stars

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. My good friend and fellow PHSC member suggested this article, “Electronically Assisted Astronomy on the Cheap”. on the IEEE Spectrum web site. Photography of the heavens has been a valid branch of the art for many years. With the … Continue reading →

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what a shot!

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Attention all image collectors: Michael Lehr at ML Antiques is auctioning off a collection of old photos, mainly American. Visit his MailChimp notice here for more details. The cut line for the photograph at left says, “Western Charm: Immerse … Continue reading →

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