Author Archives: Robert

unintended consequences

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In 1954 Leitz blazed a new trail in the minicam saga with the introduction of the M3 model Leica – Its first post war design, the camera had  features galore over the modest screw-mount line. Gone forever was the … Continue reading →

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shelter from the dust …

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. When Leitz produced the Leica, they used a removable base plate to replace films and help reduce the area open to air borne dirt and dust. This worked for models without lens interchangeability. When the model II gave way … Continue reading →

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not all that glitters …

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. .. is gold. Some camera makers did use a gold coating occasionally to sell a particular model to those with expensive tastes. For example, Leitz sold a Leica model it called a ‘Lexus”. It was made with typical Leica … Continue reading →

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après la pluie

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Landscape photos seem better when we add in some bad weather effects. This example shows not rain, but the effect of rain when it ends. Rainbows have traditionally meant that better times were ahead. For a photographer, a rainbow … Continue reading →

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a real brick …

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. We have commented on the famous Argus C-3 camera many times, but this beautiful ad was just too hard to pass up. Fondly known as the ‘brick’, the C-3 (C3) was by far the best selling camera of the … Continue reading →

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Landfall

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Back in September we did post on the PhotoEd request for articles on LAND. Our friend and favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis just announced the latest print issue of PhotoEd is now available. The issue shows the photos and articles … Continue reading →

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Exposing Photography: Anything But A Small Business

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Cindy Motzenbecker sent me an email about an upcoming event coinciding with a current exhibit by the Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC). As this will be a ZOOM event, you will need the meeting link. Email me … Continue reading →

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measuring sub-second time etc.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who once prided ourselves for shooting that special film moment know all about sub-second time; time measured by a shutter that allows light from the subject to reach the film for the prescribed fraction of a … Continue reading →

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a cold winter’s night

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Nasty weather is the bane of a human’s existence – unless he is a photographer. For a photo, inclement weather can create a memorable exposure – witness Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “decisive moment” when a French commuter jumps a puddle and … Continue reading →

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zoned out

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Post WW2, a decision was made to divide Germany into four zones – American,  British, French, and Russian. To politicians, this was a marvellous way to solve occupation of the defeated country by many forces. But to some camera … Continue reading →

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