Author Archives: Robert

for the birds

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. 1926 was an exciting year in our city. Amongst other things, Charlie Millar, a wealthy Torontonian died and left a very unusual will. Charlie was well known as a practical joker, and his will contained a few of his … Continue reading →

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a Diana for squares

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Lomography USA is keeping alive film by offering inexpensive cameras plus other optional lenses, some that work on digital cameras too. Their latest Diana Instant Square model uses Fuji Instax film to create square “polaroid” style photos. Birgit Buchart … Continue reading →

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Antique Cycling Photographica – review

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. We had two visitors from Michigan for Lorne’s latest presentation. Bob Lansdale and I met Cindy Motzenbecker and Doug Aikenhead from MiPHS at the North York Keg restaurant where we were later joined by president Clint Hryhorijiw for a tasty meal … Continue reading →

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der Leica farbig (the Leica in colour)

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. It was an exciting time for colour photography post 1945. 35mm colour slides were becoming common and more importantly, being accepted by professionals in the publishing industry. In the USA, Kodachrome was the most prominent slide film while in … Continue reading →

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Kodak Canada: The Early Years

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC Meeting, Wed, Jan. 23 20 6 – 8  pm At Ryerson , 33 Gould St, Toronto. Our first road show of 2019 is at the RIC on January 23rd, 2019  (Thanks to the Ryerson folk for this delightful … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2018!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Robert
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new site, new season

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society sent out an email greeting and notice of a new website address and upcoming events. The Society said in part, “Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, National Pearl Harbor Day, the Islamic New Year, Wright Brothers Day, Las … Continue reading →

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you do remember movies, don’t you?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. In 1922 Europe, a French company developed a home projector to show copies of commercial 35mm movies at home in a new format called 9.5mm. Shortly after their projectors retailed, Pathé introduced a companion movie camera using the same standard. … Continue reading →

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Camerama Jan 20, 2019

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Gary Perry dropped me a note the other day to say his latest Camerama show is set for January 20th, 2019 at the usual location. Click on the thumbnail at left to see the show poster and … Continue reading →

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Sarah and George

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. It was spring, 1954 and I was in what would become my last year of formal school for a decade. In its April 26, 1954 issue,  LIFE magazine offered two stimulating articles for photographers and photo-historians. The portrait of … Continue reading →

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