Author Archives: Robert

reach for da sky!

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Bob Lansdale wanted to add more balance to the journal with some ‘camera’ related articles. He was delighted to learn of the massive and exotic collection held by the late  Bill (father) and late John (son) down in the … Continue reading →

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when Kodak met art …

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … deco that is. In the 1930s and 40s the striking designs of Art Deco were a key factor in the cameras offered by Kodak. Our late editor, Bob Lansdale explains, “When Modernism blossomed in the 1930s, Eastman Kodak … Continue reading →

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time to close your collection for now …

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … and visit the AGO! You may find the exhibition called, “MAKING HER MARK: A HISTORY OF WOMEN ARTISTS IN EUROPE, 1400-1800” of particular interest (on until July 1, 2024). While viewing the paintings, think about the artists and … Continue reading →

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making a woodie that works

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. While teaching at Humber College, PHSC member (and speaker) Neil Fox taught photography. He had his students construct their own ‘woodie’ to learn the art from the ground up. In the 1800s, skill in carpentry and bellows layout allowed … Continue reading →

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dark s(l)ide

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Leon Warnerke was a UK based “Entrepreneur/Inventor Extraordinaire [and] Royal Photographic Society Progress Medallist”. Photographic Canadiana, issue 32-1, dated May/June 2006 carries the story of this UK immigrant and his dark underside. The story is introduced by our late … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Rainbow

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Local photographer and author, Vincenzo Pietropaolo, announces the exhibition of his latest work (June 4-28, 2024). Vince has been a PHSC member for many years and a speaker from time to time. Vince announces, “I would like to invite … Continue reading →

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a couple of bills …

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. I learnt a lot about my homeland from Bob Lansdale. Bob was devoted to promoting Canadian photographic inventions, studios, and photographers. When he stewarded our journal, Photographic Canadiana, he went the extra length to research and promote any and … Continue reading →

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old time quality

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. When you visit the PHSC spring fair today, you may be lucky enough to discover an old photo done in a process that defies time like the portrait you see at left. The actual photograph was upscaled using Topaz … Continue reading →

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multi-tasking over a century ago

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Around 1900, a rare Goerz combination camera/opera glass/field glass was sold. The gadget, made in Berlin by C P Goerz, was not very popular at the  time. Similar gadgets were created and sold both before and after. As opera/field … Continue reading →

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a photographer’s dream

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member Ed Warner wears a lot of hats. Our past-president and all around helper is also an accomplished craftsman with a toolroom in his garage. Over the years Ed attended the various fairs and picked up many items … Continue reading →

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