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Rebel with a cause

Toronto. At the September 17, 2023 ESTATE Auction, there will be lots for all – including the digerati amongst us. For example, lot 205 shown at left is Canon’s EOS Rebel T2i digital camera body. Well received by reviewers, this model … Continue reading

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dag – nab it!

Toronto. Okay, it’s not the most subtle expression but our Fall Estate auction on September 17th will  include some cased and uncased images including this uncased daguerreotype (lot 145) taken by Henry Warren down in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dags are amongst … Continue reading

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an auction gem – Nikon D60

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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did ja ever hear of Fort Mac?

Toronto. Cindy Motzenbecker  of MiPHS fame, sent me an image the other day of an early Daguerreotype of the Fort on Mackinac Island (where the Great Lakes Michigan and Huron come together). Cindy spoke with us via ZOOM back in … Continue reading

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starting early …

Toronto. Well the paucity of motions at the June executive meeting suggests the ‘dog days of summer‘ are starting a bit early this year. ZOOM meeting #37 was held Wednesday, June 5, 2023. Our next exec meeting is July 5, … Continue reading

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I swan …

Toronto. Okay all you photo print collectors! Here is your chance to add some authentically historic prints to your collection. Under the auspices of sister organization, The Daguerreian Society, Swann Auction Galleries in NYC are auctioning 100 works from the … Continue reading

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where do you go pro, my lovely

Toronto. Digital photography has been around now for about 3 decades as a viable alternative to film. It is long past the time older digital cameras could be considered as collectibles. In fact a growing number of people have never … Continue reading

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32 Boo Boo by Zoom

Toronto. a small meeting this time. Celio was tied up with Christmas grades so Clint organized our 32nd executive meeting via ZOOM  on Wednesday evening, December 7th. Please note, the PHSC Newsletter still needs an editor. Nevertheless, if you would … Continue reading

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she’s baaack!

Toronto. I did a post back on June 2nd noting that the iconic Sunday Antique Market in St Lawrence Hall was closing. I saw in the November 10 Etobicoke Guardian (the local free rag) that Marlene Cook was reopening her … Continue reading

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and Taylor makes 12

Toronto. One thing the USA has going for it is the sheer number of daguerrotypes, related ephemera and other items of famous people. The availability of these historical objects, including the photos is open to anyone who searches them out. … Continue reading

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