Author Archives: Robert

mama look a boo boo

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Image collectors sometimes look for interesting people, and especially outdoors views. At left is a tintype of a family or two by a tree. The look of the people suggest an eastern European origin. Those into old photographs should … Continue reading →

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all the lovely people

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old photo collectors are an interesting bunch. The fully exposed image is sought but a less than perfect one fits the bill until a better one is spotted and the less than ideal photo becomes suitable for trade. An … Continue reading →

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famous people photos

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. A sub set of many photo collections is portraits of famous people – usually in politics or entertainment. We should see more famous people outside these two genres like those of the scientific world such as Michael Faraday (digitized … Continue reading →

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tender times …

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old Photo Collectors sometimes divide a collection into sub-groups. One possibility is animals, or birds. In the old plates and films days, it was difficult to capture wild bird photos, making them a bit hard to find. Today, the … Continue reading →

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golly, what whopper …

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. We frequently host events populated by camera collectors searching for hardware to expand their collection or user gear (like our July 12th Trunk Sale). With the advent of digital technology and smartphones with good built-in cameras, film based systems … Continue reading →

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Executive meeting #68 by ZOOM, May 6, 2026

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. Results discussed at May 6th meeting suggested April activity was quiet. Our 68th executive meeting by ZOOM, was held on Wednesday evening, May 6th. Our treasurer, John Morden, sent out his report  prior to the … Continue reading →

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never too late …

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … to start a collection. While the very old and very rare cameras and images may be priced a bit too high for your pocket, there are many others that are still reasonable. Digital cameras are now decades old … Continue reading →

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water, water, everywhere …

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC has arranged for the following presentation today at 8 pm by our previous newsletter editor, professional photographer Ms Faridani: Katrin Faridani — Demystifying Toronto’s Water Infrastructure Wednesday, May 27, 2026 8pm; Free, online via ZOOM (please contact … Continue reading →

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underwater

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. In 1959 the famous St. Lawrence Seaway opend. All but two of the canals and locks raising ships to the height of the upper great lakes were on Canadian soil although the seaway is a joint US-Canadian enterprise opening … Continue reading →

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island in the chilly sun …

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. For the cover shot of issue 27-5, editor Lansdale searched his own collection for this stereograph of Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron taken by Mr J W Love about 1865. Bob explains, “Our cover illustration is taken from a stereograph … Continue reading →

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