Author Archives: Robert

PHSC Newsletter 14-4

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. Welcome back to the fall and work/school again. Editor Bridge has worked hard to come up with this interesting and informative issue. At the very last minute, our past president Clint called with the “hold the presses” news that … Continue reading →

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Instax & Impossible = Polaroid again?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. I read with interest in the Globe and Mail this morning that a local camera chain, Henry’s, can’t keep the Fuji Instax film packs in stock due to such high demand. In the Netherlands a few years back, the Polaroid … Continue reading →

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The Big One – new home – October 26, 2014!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert

Our fall photographica-fair will be held tomorrow, Sunday, October 26th 2014 in its new home at 145 Evans Avenue just east of Islington and south of the QEW/Gardiner. Our fair co-ordinators spent considerable time over the past months to find an … Continue reading →

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CANADA ~ AMERICA, HISTORIC 19TH CENTURY CYCLING PHOTOGRAPHICA

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert

  NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Canada -America, Historic 19th century cycling photographica – Lorne Shields We welcome back for the start of the fall meetings Lorne Shields with his specially groomed talk called “CANADA ~ AMERICA, HISTORIC 19TH CENTURY CYCLING PHOTOGRAPHICA”. With … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show – Sunday, September 28, 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert

PHSC member Gary Perry dropped me a note the other day. He advised that his regular venue which had recently suffered a fire, will remained closed until next year. Please be sure to visit Gary’s show being held at the … Continue reading →

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An Odd British Camera

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert

Member George Dunbar recently came across this c1955 picture of Kim Philby at a London press conference captured by traditional press cameras and this strange device (click on the camera icon at left to see the entire photograph). The photo was … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 40-2

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert

Our second issue of Photographic Canadiana hit the mails last week. Editor Bob Lansdale has created another fabulous issue for our 40th year. The first article covers the 28mm cine camera. In researching this camera, Bob Wilson recalled he has … Continue reading →

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Leica celebrates 100 years – II

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar once again points to the Gardian for a new twist on celebration of the revolutionary little camera’s first century. While the design was noted in January, 1914,  it took another decade before the camera was marketed. The … Continue reading →

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Trident Hall the new home of PHSC’s fair this Fall

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Bob Lansdale boogied on down to the new home of the BIG ONE – PHSC’s fall Photographica-fair. Here is a preview of where we will be hosting our October 26, 2014 fair. Come out and enjoy the show. … Continue reading →

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New Date for Montreal Camera Show

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Robert

Montreal. Sol Hadef of Montreal dropped me a note to say his fall show date has been revise to October 19, 2014. I will post details in a few weeks.  If you would like a table, contact Sol via his … Continue reading →

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