Author Archives: Robert

Montreal Camera + Image Show April 10

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. If you plan to be in Montreal this April, drop by the Montreal Camera+Image show in the West Island area of Montreal. Sol’s show will be at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire from 10am to 3pm. Click here or on … Continue reading →

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Sony a6300 24 Mpx APS-C camera body

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. If the $56,000 USD Phase One is a bit rich for your blood, you might like Paul’s second camera, the soon to be released Sony alpha 6300. The body-only rings in at $1000 US (about $1400 CDN). This APS-C … Continue reading →

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100 Mpx Phase One Camera

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member and occasional speaker Paul Pasquarello of Buffalo sent me a note the other day regarding two announced digital cameras. The first camera is a Phase One medium format camera which will sell for a modest $56,000 dollars … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 41-4

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Robert Lansdale’s latest issue hit the mail Monday last week. Members should see their copy shortly if not already. Not a Member? Just click on the right side bar to  pay by PayPal. No account is needed as … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Ryerson Image Centre and Library (Special Collections)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 Alison Skyrme: A Visit to Ryerson ** NEW LOCATION for THIS MONTH ** Alison Skyrme of Ryerson will host PHSC members for the February meeting. The group will meet at 7:30 pm on Wednesday February … Continue reading →

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Camera Shows Scheduled for 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Robert

Toronto.  PHSC VP John Kantymir has taken the time to list all the 2016 camera shows he knows about in the following spreadsheets. **IMPORTANT:  users should confirm information and dates as we are not responsible for errors or omissions.** Click on the … Continue reading →

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Zeiss and Photography book arrives in Toronto

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The first four copies of the book Zeiss and Photography arrived here this afternoon. It is a colourfully illustrated hard cover book of some 890 letter size pages weighing about seven and a quarter pounds a copy. The book … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 15-8

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor David Bridge dishes up another yummy issue of our email newsletter. The lead article introduces our January speaker Ralph Beaumont who will discuss his book of the historic CPR photographs  taken by Joe Heckman. Next is my report on … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show – Sunday, January 24, 2016

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Gary Perry is holding his popular Camerama show this January 24th at the Delta Toronto East. Click on the icon at left for a full size poster detailing the times, location, and admission. Links for directions and table rentals … Continue reading →

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Photography on a Silver Plate

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar sent me this interesting link to a narrative called Photography on a Silver Plate. The narrative includes a video using historic equipment to take and develop a daguerreotype, stereo photos, typical stills, and even a … Continue reading →

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