Author Archives: Robert

win some … lose some …

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever think about technological trade-offs? Overtime better ways to manufacture; better quality; lower cost; broader acceptance; etc. all worked together to wring out lower cost and better quality to the consumer. Just consider photography. In the early … Continue reading →

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do you remember …

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Take a break and honour our fallen soldiers today. In Canada, we hold Remembrance day on November 11th with the minute of silence at 11am. During the silence we remember all those fallen who gave their lives to let … Continue reading →

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a Kodak ‘Rollei’

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. In its hey day, Kodak made a variety of camera formats. One was a twin lens reflex design competing in a market held by Rollei at the high and medium end. Like its German competitor, this TLR captured photos … Continue reading →

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shooting star

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. This May, 1947 ad from Popular Mechanics touted the Meteor – a cheap 620 camera designed like a 35mm camera – as ideal for “photo-eager folk who want to start on the streamlined path to a great photo-future”. The maker … Continue reading →

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the Leonards of Port Perry

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. The brief newspaper article titled “Port Perry recorded on film by the Leonards” caught George Dunbar’s eye. George writes, “This item from the Port Perry Star of Oct. 1, 1991 leads me to believe that the skylights of Leonard’s … Continue reading →

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the last movie

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Robert

Toronto.  The digital era brought with it amazing television, incredible cameras, smartphones with a multitude of devices built-in, digital movies sent by internet or satellite, and much, much, more. It also hastened the demise of antiquated infrastructure such as old … Continue reading →

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baby it’s cold inside

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Ken Metcalf, down in North Carolina, sent word that the Graflex Journal issue 3-22 is now out. This revised version is less than 1/4 the size of the previous file. If your internet connection is fast, here is the … Continue reading →

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our Nov 16, 2022 presentation via ZOOM

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Robert

As I mentioned yesterday, we welcome Chris Creighton as our November 16th, 2022 speaker. Chris will be doing his talk via ZOOM. The talk is titled: “Cirkut & Panoramic Photography with Christopher Creighton”. You can sign up for free now … Continue reading →

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and its number 31 by ZOOM!

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. I made the executive meeting this time (president Clint called to check-up just as I was on my way). I managed some rather cryptic notes this time and can cover things as I wait for David’s very prompt minutes. … Continue reading →

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and Taylor makes 12

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Robert

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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