Author Archives: Robert

Some Thoughts on the NEX-6

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Robert

The end of January 2013, when Vistek offered the NEX-6 and kit lens on sale for a great price, I leaped at the chance. Sold out! Oh Well, I left my order up anyway. To my surprise and delight, the … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 12-11

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Robert

Editor David Bridge has issued another edition of the PHSC Newsletter.  Click here or on the montage below to view this issue. In the issue we announce our February speakers who are modern Tin Type specialists from The Tin Type … Continue reading →

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WCPHA Show April 28, 2013 in Vancouver

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Robert

VANCOUVER, April 28, 2013. Our associates on the west coast are pleased to announce their spring show this year. Click the icon at left or here for details. Our friend Siggi Rohde writes the following: It is time again to plan … Continue reading →

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In Memory of George Gilbert

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Robert

On November 1st, 2012 the Skyline Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Portland, Oregon announced the death of George Gilbert (October 13, 1922 – November 1, 2012). Mister Gilbert was a well known writer of photographic articles in the popular press … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Museum

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO, Friday 8, 2013. Fancy a day out – for FREE? Drop over to the ROM and their “ROM 2013 Colloquium: World Discoveries” this Friday coming to learn what the ROM experts have discovered recently. And a big thanks to … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 38-4

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Robert

Toronto. The latest issue of Photographic Canadiana is set to be printed shortly. Editor Lansdale has created an exciting issue to wrap up the current 2012/3 season. A milestone event is the publication of part one of the thesis from … Continue reading →

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Winter Camerama has Good turnout

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Robert

Gary Perry hosted his latest show on Sunday  January 27, 2013 at the Toronto Don Valley hotel at 1250 Eglinton East (Wynford Drive by the DVP). Ed Warner, who attended Sunday, offers this report: “Good show today, every table FULL, lots of … Continue reading →

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PHSC now on facebook

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Robert

Well, we are now on facebook! Our page was developed and is managed by Louise Freyburger, our erstwhile assistant journal editor and researcher. Check out the latest news and keep in touch with other enthusiasts! You can click here or … Continue reading →

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TOOLS of the TRADE Sunday, April 7th, 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO, February 17th, 2013. The spring Tools of the Trade show for 2013 will be held on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 from 10am to 3pm at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, just 15 minutes east of Toronto. Click … Continue reading →

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THE TINTYPE STUDIO

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 THE TINTYPE STUDIO Toronto’s Tintype Studio revisits a historical photographic tradition, creating a unique image on a metal surface. The Tintype Studio revives this process in its traditional context, the outdoor fair, by … Continue reading →

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