Author Archives: Robert

value of a photo

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Today, we take photos for granted. Every smartphone comes with a camera. Dozens of shots can be taken on a whim at no further cost to the owner of the little technical marvel. It wasn’t always so.  At its … Continue reading →

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ya seen one …

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. …ya seen ’em all! Or so a cynic might say. And with reason. Broadly speaking, cameras, cars, computers – and any other mass produced thing  begins to look the same as its stable mates. To a critical eye, they … Continue reading →

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low contrast 16mm colour in 1962

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Those of you who grew up with or use film know that the faster the film the lower the contrast. My first venture in colour was with Kodachrome when it was ASA 10. Hence it produced inky black shadows … Continue reading →

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Apollo Remastered

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Over a half century ago, man first walked on the moon. In the Apollo flights, photography recorded the events. In those days photography was film based and suffered the usual amateur and film issues – focus, stability, exposure, resolution … Continue reading →

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the digital dilemma or where have all the photos gone

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. My good friend, George Dunbar, writes, “I’ve just discovered this 2005 article in my files and thought it may be useful. “It was published in the local newsletter of an Apple/MAC computer club. As many of you know, this … Continue reading →

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open wide

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. The Yashika Dental Eye is a strange little film camera with a lens intended ONLY for close-ups. It includes a ring flash that surrounds the lens to create shadowless images. The camera uses 35mm film and came initially with … Continue reading →

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news from south of the border

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. The folks from the Michigan club just sent off their pdf newsletter. (Secretary Bill Christen, and editor, Karen Fehl). Please read the bottom of page two regarding, copyright, objectives of MiPHS, and newsletter contribution deadlines. Attached is the fall … Continue reading →

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about the distaff side …

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Since the beginning of photography, the vast majority of photographers have been male. Rare exceptions have occurred such as Julia Margaret Cameron in the mid 1800s (she was one of the portrait photographers presented by the late Gerry Loban). … Continue reading →

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that girl again …

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. It’s always gratifying when I see an email from my good friend and fellow PHSC member, George Dunbar. Today I saw his commentary on that wonderful nanny and impromptu street photographer, the late Vivian Maier. This time it’s a … Continue reading →

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mini me

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Shades of Austin Powers! Sports photographer and well known PHSC member and past president, Les Jones, dropped me a note saying, “Incredible imagination and execution, See #15 especially – ps Anyone have a 1.5” diameter brass lens to sell?” Les’s … Continue reading →

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