Author Archives: Robert

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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September 20th, 2017 Show and Tell

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Traditionally we have held our annual Show and Tell session in December. This year we moved it up to September. And in recognition that it is our 150th anniversary since confederation, we are using a theme of Canadian photographic … Continue reading →

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The Graflex I nearly bought

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar sent out a few more Graflex ads from the late 1940s. One ad struck a chord with me.  In 1960 my main camera was the Exakta VXIIa. I was interested in getting a camera which made a … Continue reading →

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Camerama September 24th, 2017

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Member Gary Perry will host his first fall show for this year at the Edward Village Hotel, 185 Yorkland Blvd on Sunday, September 24th. Click the icon at left to see or print the show details. The show is … Continue reading →

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It’s a digital world after all

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. When did you last shoot film? I remember when I did. It was during a month long trip out west with my daughter the summer of 2002 – 15 years ago. I was all for taking my digital camera … Continue reading →

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Matthias Olmeta, France – Ambrotypes

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Gallerie GADCOLLECTION of Paris, France emailed me last Wednesday to announce its fall exhibits. Up first is the Ambrotype series “Letters to my grandchildren” by French photographer Matthias Olmeta. Opening and reception is September 7, 2017. The exhibit will run … Continue reading →

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World’s First Analog Instax Square Camera

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Film is a niche process that continues to attract followers. A subset of the genre is the “instant film” brigade. These people are so active that companies continue to make the “Polaroid” type instant film. Now the Lomographic Society … Continue reading →

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Larry Towell – Union Station

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. The Stephen Bulger Galleries invite you to see the Union Station series by Larry Towell. Exhibition Dates: September 9 – October 14, 2017 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 9, 2-5pm “The Stephen Bulger Gallery is pleased to present ‘Union Station’ … Continue reading →

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