Toronto. Editor Lansdale kept his “A Second Look… ” column running. In issue 27-4, he responds to the Russian influence on many camera designs. He begins this column, “After a recent issue of Photographic Canadiana, Ev Roseborough [previous journal editor and studio owner] brought forth from his prodigious archives an interesting article by Morris G. Moses printed in shutterbug ads PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS of July 1985.
not your usual roll film design
“Mr. Morris [Moses] offered evidence that Russia had a great influence on the development of early photography, in particular of equipment. He outlined the development of roll film and of the roll film camera by Leon Warnerke (Varnerke) – a Russian living in England.
“In PC Vol 27-1 our sources for the Warnerke story described him as an ‘Austrian gentleman.'” …
Bob goes on in his column to discuss tri-plate colour camera designs, origins of ‘catadioptic lens’ designs, and the John Turner story expanded.
Members read all of Bob’s column in the issue 27-4 pdf file on the free members-only DVD/thumb drive. See ‘Membership’ above and at right to join or renew. Email membership questions to member@phsc.ca.
Meanwhile, our 2026 Events are moving along smartly. Next is our Spring Fair on May 24th at the Trident Hall. You may find a Russian camera – or other interesting item to add to your collection. Admission is very reasonable; parking is free; people are friendly, and the food is tasty.
