Author Archives: Robert

Can you say CASL?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Robert

TORONTO. For those unaware of the federal government in Canada, it imposed the Canadian Anti-Span Law (CASL) effective July 1, 2014. The law is very broad and foggy from what I have seen in the news and blogs. Worse, it … Continue reading →

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The shot heard around the world

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Robert

On June 28, 1914 Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo. A month later the war to end all wars began in Europe. I had grandfathers and uncles sign up with the Canadian army. My … Continue reading →

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Where have all the flowers gone?

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. When Aperture was released by Apple, I still used Windows and was envious of the capabilities of this product. I was recently reminded that Aperture development will end shortly (fall 2014) and the product will phase out next year … Continue reading →

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PHSC Newsletter 14-3

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. This newsletter announces our coming Trunk Sale this Sunday. Editor David Bridge and  journal editor Bob Lansdale have gone out of their way to make this another exciting issue for all who collect and enjoy photographic equipment and images. … Continue reading →

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Graflex Historic Quarterly 19-2

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. This is the latest issue of Ken Metcalf’s newsletter, Graflex Historic Quarterly 19-2. Click here or on the icon above and enjoy this newsletter devoted to these grand old cameras long used by the newspaper photographers of the day. … Continue reading →

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Graflex Historic Quarterly 19-1

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. Our friend Ken Metcalf edits the quarterly newsletter for the Graflex Historic Society out on the west coast of the USA. You may remember seeing newspaper photographers of the past century using these magnificent big cameras to capture photos … Continue reading →

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A New look at Toronto over the passage of time

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. Member and friend George Dunbar often comes up with the most interesting of ideas. He recently sent me a note suggesting I take a look at this video by Kwan called simply “Time”. This is the full note posted on … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Trunk Sale – Sunday, July 13, 2014

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Robert

Our Summer Trunk Sale will be held  Sunday, July 13th. Rain or shine… and it ends in time for FIFA enthusiasts to see the final game later that day!

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Newsletter 14-2

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. Editor David Bridge has put together another exciting newsletter! Issue 14-2 is a delight to the eyes with its photo essays. Click on the icon at left. On the front page this month’s speaker, inspirational photographer Barry Shainbaum, along … Continue reading →

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Phoneography – from the darkroom to instagram…

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. In this morning’s Globe and Mail, columnist Marina Strauss reports on the evolution of our camera stores (Black’s, Henry’s) as camera phones eat up the sales of the traditional point and shoot digital cameras. She calls this photography – … Continue reading →

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