Author Archives: Robert

An old adage proven

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Robert

Toronto.. As the saying goes, “The best camera is the one in your hand…” For the first 70 or so years of photography the most important accessory was a good tripod! The sensitive media were so slow it was impossible … Continue reading →

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PHSC Image Show Downtown November 26, 2017

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Did you enjoy our last show at the A&L Club at 14 Elm Street? Our next one is this coming November. Free Admission. Open Noon to 4 pm. Our Image Show Chairman Ashley Cook says, “The leaves are turning … Continue reading →

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PHSC Toronto Program Sept 2017 – April 2018

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Departing Programme Co-ordinator Les Jones arranged the various presentations for the balance of this year and the first two months of the next membership year (2018/9). Please note that some of the presentations are tentative and all are subject … Continue reading →

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PHSC Estate Auction Nov 19, 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Our annual fall auction will be an estate auction. While all people are welcome, we cannot accept any more lots. We do have many interesting and exciting pieces for the collector and film using affection-ado. Included are Leicas, Hasselblads, … Continue reading →

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PHSC Fall Fair October 15, 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Our PHSC Fall Fair “The Big One” will be held next month on October 15th at Trident Hall in the west end of Toronto. Lots of parking. Admission $7 – **Students free** << Click on the bookmark icon at … Continue reading →

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incident light readings

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. I wrap up this series of posts on hand held meters with the famous Norwood Director imported in the States by American Bolex (and later Director Products). Thanks again to George Dunbar for this April 1948 ad from Popular … Continue reading →

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an essential tool in the mid last century

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Continuing yesterday’s theme on hand held exposure meters  (thanks George), this advertisement from Popular Photography’s April 1948 issue shows the famous Weston Master II meter. I bought in less than a decade later with the Master III. Both the … Continue reading →

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In the days of hand held meters

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. My thanks to George Dunbar for this gentle reminder of days long ago. In mid-November 1946 General Electric advertised its DW-58 hand held exposure meter  answer to Weston in LIFE magazine. You can watch a video of a slightly newer … Continue reading →

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… and now for something entirely different

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Last Saturday I received an email from my good friend John Linsky, our Financial Controller and co-founder of the PHSC. John suggested I watch some videos from recent TED Talks. I watched a few and would heartily recommend the … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 43-2

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. We did the address covers and the printing at the top of this Labour Day weekend. Your copy will be in the mail shortly – if you are a member! Not a member yet? No problem. There is a … Continue reading →

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