Monthly Archives: June 2026

rare replicate

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Some of the early cameras are so rare that replicates are made. Case in point is the brass Voigtlander Daguerreotype camera that featured the famous Petzval lens. We saw this one in person at the Ryerson (now TMU) library … Continue reading →

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Executive meeting #69 by ZOOM, June 3, 2026

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Robert

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Robert PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. Another relatively quiet month. The 69th executive meeting by ZOOM, was held on Wednesday evening, June 3rd. As he usually does, our treasurer, John Morden, sent out his … Continue reading →

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first …

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … of millions and millions of improved designs and variations. Almost all smartphones have a camera module these days. In the phone, the camera computer works its magic so almost all photos are technically perfect. One has to be … Continue reading →

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rain

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old photo collectors often search for very old and very interesting photos. Consider photos shot outdoors (almost necessary for pre early 1900 photos) in the rain to add a lustre and mystery to the photo. The example at left … Continue reading →

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something fishy

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Chloe of Lomography fame down in the Big Apple offers a camera for the film enthusiasts, recognizing the goal of being creative with film. She states, “Dear Film Photography Friends and Press Partners, “The new Fisheye No.2 La Mer brings … Continue reading →

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truth

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. I mentioned earlier that Mike Lehr down in New Jersey has an online auction on the 24th of this month. Mike chose lot 101 in his auction (a CdV) to review. He expands on  its background which will be … Continue reading →

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fun for film fans …

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Fans of film flock to our events for film cameras, outdated film, and the friends to be met with common interests.  Next up in our 2026 events is our outdoor event, the Trunk Sale held this coming July 12th … Continue reading →

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think trunk …

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …think trunk sale. … think July… think July 12th. think #101. … think Legion Hall #101. Any questions, or to reserve a spot, email Clint at fair@phsc.ca. Until the event, a poster is pinned to the top of this … Continue reading →

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now open really, really wide

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  In issue 27-5 of our journal, Bill Belier in his column “A Treasure From My Collection”, featured my small collection of Protars which I had obtained from Bill some time earlier. My part of Bill’s article begins, “In September … Continue reading →

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strawberry fields forever

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Chloe at Lomography down in NYC sent us an email announcing, “Dear Film Photography Friends and Press Partners, “Adding a colorful twist to sprocket hole photography, two duotone Sprocket Rocket 35 mm Panoramic Camera editions are here to create … Continue reading →

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