Author Archives: Robert

stamp of approval

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever buy an old image and discover a stamp on its back? PHSC member, sports photographer, writer, etc., etc., Les Jones, offers one explanation in his article published in issue 24-3. In his article, “What Have CdVs … Continue reading →

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proof of the pudding …

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … is in the eating, or so they say. About two years before announcing the Daguerreotype process, Louise Daguerre tested his process by taking a portrait of M Huet. The reproduction in issue 24-4 is courtesy of and is … Continue reading →

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these shoes are made for walking …

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors of cameras and photos haunted garage sales, photo retail stores, antique shops, flea markets, etc. in search of old collectibles. Some even resorted to want ads in the days of newspapers. The mantra was “save the best and … Continue reading →

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what goes around …

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … comes around. Member Wayne Ridley sent me an email recently about a device to allow film camera collectors and users to convert many popular film cameras to digital by inserting  special ‘digital’ film. When digital was relatively new … Continue reading →

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thinking cool thoughts …

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Sweltering weather last week and more forecast for next week. We seem to be getting a preview of the effect of climate change! Phew! After the recent rash of camera posts, it’s time to give the other side – … Continue reading →

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a century already?

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Wow! Leica has been around for a century now. It seems like only yesterday that the little camera saved a German optical house and revolutionized photography – all after WW1 ended. The camera, formally introduced to the world in … Continue reading →

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an eye-popping price tag!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. A null series  Leica serial 112, once assigned to the inventor of the tiny marvel, Oskar Barnack, was sold at auction in Europe for an estimated 11 and a half MILLION dollars Canadian! The camera was sold by Leica … Continue reading →

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a book for Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. McNally Robinson in Winnipeg have announced a new history of photography book set for release mid-August. Titled, “A History of Photography in Canada, Volume 1 – Anticipation to Participation, 1839-1918“, the author is Ms Martha Langford of Concordia in Montreal. … Continue reading →

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June 2025 PHSC Newsletter issue 25-6

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The sixth in a delightful, eye-appealing series of monthly PHSC News newsletters by our own  Patrick Gunn. Issue 6 is a delight to read as well as see – another impressive issue! Beautiful quality. Beautiful layout. PHSC is  an … Continue reading →

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A Photo Album from 1930

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Photo collectors frequently add photo albums to their collection. These are often Victorian in nature filled with CDVs, Cabinet cards and the like. But some albums are special, even post Victorian, and  intended to commemorate big events. Check out … Continue reading →

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