Author Archives: Robert

a time machine in your pocket

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. You really do have a time machine – its your camera or smartphone! Really! Think about it. For example, if someone didn’t have a camera, Carol would never have known what her great grandmother (her father’s grandmother) looked like, … Continue reading →

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an Antique market for all

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Every Sunday, the city hosts a Sunday antique market at 125 The Esplanade from 7 am to 5 pm. Check out their website here for more details or give the folks a call at 416-410-1310. One of our members, … Continue reading →

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London Vintage Film Camera Show

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. One of the better shows west of here is the London Vintage Film Camera Show. Just a couple of hours away by car on the 401, the next show is in a few weeks on Sunday, April 14th from … Continue reading →

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a fair deal

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. From the very start of our society, we held fairs. Initially to allow members more access to rarities, and later to also augment our treasury since the fairs provided steady revenue allowing us to bring in speakers while keeping … Continue reading →

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under the hammer

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. You can’t have a society without volunteers and funds. Enthusiasm covers the first and events and fiscal conservatism the latter. To bring in funds beyond membership fees (which are far less than costs) we host fairs and auctions. Auctions … Continue reading →

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get wit da program

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC has hosted photography related speakers for over 4 decades. Our location or time seldom changes… third Wednesday every month but July and August at Memorial Hall in North York (Toronto). If the venue or times change, we … Continue reading →

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there is white – and there is white

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Years ago, black and white processing was a piece of cake. The choice of paper grade determined the basic contrast to match the negative; a wide choice of paper tones and textures could be made; dodging and burning modified … Continue reading →

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do you remember when colour prints were an option?

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. The year was 1955 and in the May 30th issue of LIFE on page 45, Kodak boldly promoted the use of its color print film for those special occasions! Colour prints had a big plus and many minuses… Colour … Continue reading →

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a great use for a camera

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. The Globe and Mail in its Arts section has a nifty column called First Person. The column prints various   eclectic essays written by readers of this fine old newspaper. Last Friday’s essay by Paula Turner Curating a Tour … Continue reading →

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Photo News Spring 2019

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. As I opened the Globe last Wednesday at breakfast, to my delight the latest issue of Photo News appeared! This Spring 2019 issue features a ton of animal shots as it specializes on Safaris. One equipment article however, caught … Continue reading →

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