Author Archives: Robert

did ja here about …

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …the guy who bought a Stereo Solograph camera at our fair on Sunday (tomorrow)? He found it at Les Jones’ table and snapped it up. The camera was made and sold by Anthony over a century ago. Anthony, later … Continue reading →

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lazy days ….

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. My thanks to president Clint for sending a link to me for “17 of the funniest finalists in the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards” courtesy of Upworthy. The winner this year is the image at left taken in … Continue reading →

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got any weed …

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …  photos that is. The photo at left of a seed pod and seeds from the common milkweed is a touch too recent to be collectible, but give it a century or so … Portraits are the most common … Continue reading →

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fair fun

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. As our fall fair date approaches, We asked exhibitors to send photos/videos of goods featured for sale. Les Jones sent this photo at left of a c1880 Photosphere camera as just one of a number of interesting  cameras he … Continue reading →

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ghoulies and ghosties …

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto … and long leggedly beasties and things that go ‘bump’ in the night … is from a traditional Scottish folk prayer. As Halloween is fast approaching it seems fitting to discuss old post-mortem images (really old, not like the … Continue reading →

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Executive meeting #71 by ZOOM, September 2, 2026

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. We held another quiet meeting on September 2nd. This is the 71st executive meeting held over  ZOOM. Our treasurer, John Morden, sent out his report just before the meeting. No PayPal or e-payments occurred over … Continue reading →

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calculating

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who have delved into lens design in even a small way recognize the Gauss design. Before computers, lens design was calculated manually by mathematicians called (oddly enough) ‘computers’. This practice predated photography and lasted into the … Continue reading →

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shine a light on me

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. When film/plates were the way to go, ISO (ASA) ratings on the media were so slow professionals and advanced amateurs used studio lights (or flash) to soften shadows and allow a smaller lens stop. Kids of today using digital … Continue reading →

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ladybug, ladybug, fly away home …

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we once chanted as children spotting the tiny little beetle. In this case it is an opportunity for film fans to try out the 110 films once again. Chloe, down in the Big Apple emailed recently that … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 30, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Just over 30 years ago on April 17, 1996, our society opened this website and joined the internet generation. At the time, few members had a computer let alone an internet connection. A few months earlier  I had embarked … Continue reading →

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