Author Archives: Robert

Watch the Birdie

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. My thanks to friend John Linsky for reminding me of the old photographers who used a novelty to attract the attention of smaller subjects (John has some of these too). In the 1800s and early 1900s it was important … Continue reading →

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Innovation in the Digital Era

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Nearly a  half century ago, I modified my Heathkit Mitchell Fotoval enlarger light meter with a built-in timer that used a 555 chip, a tantalum capacitor, and a series of switches and resistors that set the enlarger timing in … Continue reading →

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Groupies

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Selfies are common today. You can even get a stick so you can take them. So lets call group photos groupies. This subject came to mind Monday when the Globe ran an article in “Life and Arts” called “Say … Continue reading →

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PHSC Consignment Auction March 19, 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Our PHSC consignment auction will take place this March 19th at the previous location, the Legion Hall 101 in Long Branch (West End Toronto). The redesigned poster favours an old fashioned broadsheet theme. Just click on the icon at … Continue reading →

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Film is Making a Comeback

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. My thanks to Russ Forfar, one of our speakers this month. Russ emailed me a link to this Time Magazine article by Olivier Laurent on the state of film in today’s largely digital world. It is a timely article as we … Continue reading →

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Review of January 2017 Miracle Repair Tips Meeting

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Robert

We had two very interesting speakers tonight as demonstrated by the very active Q&A sessions. Both speakers are PHSC members and exhibitors at our fairs. Russ Forfar, now semi-retired, was in the  camera repair business for many decades. Our main … Continue reading →

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Toronto Mirage in 1894

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar sent me an email the other day about a curious phenomenon which was deemed to be news-worthy when it happened in the summer of 1894 – a superior mirage. The city of Toronto was seen briefly by … Continue reading →

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Early Colour Books for 35mm cameras

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. We treat black and white images as niche photos today. Modern day digital cameras take beautiful full colour photos out of the box. The photographer needs to know little about colour, his (or her) camera, or the subject to … Continue reading →

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Fine Photographs Auction in Boston Jan 27, 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email from Skinner a few days ago announcing their auction of fine photographs tomorrow at noon in Boston, MA. If you can make it down to Massachusetts this Friday, be sure to drop in at Skinner’s … Continue reading →

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Still Standing… Together

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. We read with mixed feeling about the dichotomy created by President Trump who is in his early days in office. George Dunbar offered this article last Sunday from the NY Times Magazine. The pictures by George Georgiou in “Where … Continue reading →

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