Author Archives: Robert

its getting closer

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. As Leitz moved to the phenomenally successful M-series cameras, the accessories changed to complement the new line. A strange ‘bug-eyed’ little gadget called a SOOKY-M is just such a wonder. Like the screw mount NOOKY, this gadget gives the … Continue reading →

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Hey, Rita!

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Pre WW2, standalone meters began to appear. The more expensive ones used a selenium cell. In 1951, camera-mounted meters came along, often with a means to attach a booster cell. Selenium meters (and older) were okay in sunlight but … Continue reading →

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copy that

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. You found a great print for your collection. Who owns the copyright? Someone copies an old photograph and claims copyright. Can he do this? Mark Twain once said, “Only one thing is impossible to God — to find any … Continue reading →

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Lomography at it again

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends down in NYC announced a fish-eye 35 mm camera for the film niche fraternity: Fisheye No. 2 Rodeo Denim Bursting with untamed spirit, capture life’s wildest moments in an incredible 170° fisheye view, turning everyday scenes into … Continue reading →

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a penny for your thoughts

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. When the widely popular little Leica cameras first came out in the mid 1920s they were very utilitarian in design. To meet demand for features and versatility, Leitz made accessories. In many cases an accessory simply over-came an earlier … Continue reading →

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tomorrow, March 1st is CAMERAMA

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Each year our good friend Gary Perry puts on a series of CAMERAMA shows. The first for 2026 is tomorrow, March 1, 2026. IMPORTANT! Please use this link, not the one at the bottom of this post. email: cameramashow@gmail.com NB: … Continue reading →

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well, how about flora then?

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Experienced collectors of images can be quite choosey. Particular processes, older photos, famous people, etc., the list goes on. A sub-category of photos may include flora of various stripes such as blossoms, cacti, plants, trees, etc. While this colour … Continue reading →

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see any more fauna?

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. A sub-set of old photos collectors like to collect are fauna. Either wild or domestic. Sometimes a particular species. Or a special era. This example, while far too recent to be collectible, could be considered either fauna or pets. … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2026 Executive Meeting #66 by ZOOM

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. … Here we are once again in February. This, our 66th executive meeting by ZOOM, was held on Wednesday evening, February 4th. All except our Social Media editor were able to attend. Our treasurer, John … Continue reading →

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a closer view

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. When supplementary lenses, extension tubes, and ‘spider legs’ proved successful in the early 1930s, Leitz came up with more ways to allow the tiny Leica to operate closer to the subject. One idea was to use a variable depth … Continue reading →

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