Author Archives: Robert

fantastic machine

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. At 90, my good friend George Dunbar still manages to scour the web for interesting photographic items. Recently George discovered a preview of the Swedish/Danish film  called “fantastic machine” on the Strand Releasing site. George writes, ‘”Fantastic Machine” from … Continue reading →

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a rare wet plate camera in good condition

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. In June of 1998 this rare wet plate camera (sans lens) resided with member Bill Kantymir. Bill Belier in his “treasure” column traces it from its manufacture in England to an Ontario collection with stops a long the way … Continue reading →

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the satisfaction of volunteering

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. When I reviewed issue 30-3 of our journal I was reminded that we lost the first of our founders that summer/fall of 2004 (Larry Boccioletti). Bob Lansdale posted a notice on page three asking potential volunteers to contact the … Continue reading →

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a treasure from my collection

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. At some point when the late Bill Belier became editor of Photographic Canadian, he started this column. In issue 30-3 dated November/December 2004, under editor the late Bob Lansdale, Bill has written, “A Short Survey of Some Earlier Medium … Continue reading →

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carbon without the tax

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  Image collectors browsing the fairs and shows noticed many mid to late 1800s carded photos were faded and had poor contrast while the odd one was bright and crisp, seemingly printed just recently, belying its century plus age. Our … Continue reading →

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Auction May 5th 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  Get ready for our Spring 2024 Auction tomorrow, Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the usual venue BUT at the slightly later time (see poster) – free parking [OVERFLOW AT GO TRAIN LOT JUST … Continue reading →

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another viewer for the Monday 8th eclipse …

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  We were fortunate this time that the eclipse was almost a total eclipse of the sun. On the 9th, I showed the inventive side of our journal co-editor. Here we see an equally inventive writer, David Kenny down in … Continue reading →

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the total eclipse a bit to the east (Montreal)

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Well, Monday the 8th was truly a night to remember. PHSC president, Clint Hryhorijiw, sent along  this link to a segment of CTV news titled,”Want to relive the eclipse? Check out this Montreal photographer’s stunning photos“. In the news … Continue reading →

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Executive Meeting No 46 via ZOOM

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. April and hot weather is forecast. Did you all see the eclipse of the sun on the 8th? Eerie … Here is a brief recap (and update). As our fiscal year end remains April 30th, … Continue reading →

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in the dark of the day

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Well yesterday was a rare day in Toronto! We saw the total eclipse of the sun! Shades of Carly Simon and Nova Scotia decades ago. Last fall I posted the 1912 eclipse in Lisbon. Keep in mind these are … Continue reading →

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