Category Archives: activities-other

five for one

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. My fav editor Rita Godlevskis over at PhotoEd is hosting a publishers conference tomorrow the 17th online. Rita writes, “If you have ever had questions about periodical PUBLISHING in Canada, here is YOUR chance to ask your questions + get answers … Continue reading →

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singin’ the blues

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC president Clint (Lewko Hryhorijiw) sent me a note yesterday that fellow PHSC member, friend, photographer, musician and occasional contributor to this website, Gunter Ott and his band, are playing today (online) in Hamilton, Ontario. Gunter writes, “HELLO FRIENDS: I … Continue reading →

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New Website for The Photographic Collectors’ Club of Great Britain

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. One of our exchange organizations is the Photographic Collectors’ Club of Great Britain (PCCGB). David Balfour of the PCCGB is one of many folk in editor Bob Lansdale’s photo history network. David recently sent Bob an email. In it, … Continue reading →

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noir et blanc

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. My good friend and our PHSC treasurer, John Morden, also collaborates with wife Sonja Pushchak on the very successful PHSC News monthly pdf newsletter. John writes, “Below is a link to a competition that Rita is having in her magazine … Continue reading →

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time to learn more …

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends down in Niagara are tackling the current COVID-19 pandemic with a series of on line speakers. The NFRCC is linking with Hunt’s Photo and Video in New England to present their monthly speaker program. The NFRCC says, “[it] is … Continue reading →

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Richmond BC Camera Show POSTPONED

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. We were sorry to hear that Big Dave and our other friends in Richmond BC had to postpone the August 1st Richmond Camera Show and Swap Meet. Big Dave writes, “I hope that all of you are safe and … Continue reading →

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make a date with f/8

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who used 2-1/4 or 35mm cameras and film are familiar with the aperture setting f/8. It is a great mid range setting offering a nice balance of speed and depth of field for outdoors. The delightful … Continue reading →

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where are the girls?

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Rita Godlevskis of PhotoEd needs our help. She wants the vote for best Canadian Female photographer. The winner will appear on this tote designed by PhotoEd in collaboration with SPAO in Ottawa. Rita has the scoop for you here … Continue reading →

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Managing, cataloging, storing, and digitizing your daguerreotype collection

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The above title is quite a mouthful! As announced for today by the Daguerreian Society, it is, ” A one hour presentation with Mike Robinson on digitizing your daguerreotypes, followed by Len Walle and Phil Nathanson discussing how to manage, … Continue reading →

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take a shot for t-dot

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Mike Simpson over at Tdot in the GTA sends this note along about a photo contest  held from May 15 to July 1 of this year (2020). If you like to show off your photos, then consider entering this … Continue reading →

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