Category Archives: activities-other

beyond the frame

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. While we are primarily a photographic  collectors club, many of our members also take photographs. In its earlier days, the PHSC sponsored an annual photographic contest for its members with winning photos featured in our journal. The skills of … Continue reading →

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Copy That II

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever wonder about the old photos in your collection? Or what rights you have to what you believe is your (or someone’s) IP (Intellectual Property)? If so, you may enjoy this online session on April 9th sponsored … Continue reading →

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can she bake a cherry pie …

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Mike Lehr in New Jersey announced his latest auction (online) starts March 28th. The auction of old photos is called, “March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography“. Click on the link at left to register … Continue reading →

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that time again

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis, sent off an email announcing the latest edition of Photoed magazine. Rita titles this issue theme as, “Daylight savings/ Contemplating TIME” and comments, “The shift in clocks has us thinking about how artists have … Continue reading →

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ever see a German hummingbird …

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our nearby photo society in Michigan, MiPHS,  announce the recent release of the 54-1 (spring 2026) issue of Photogram. This edition includes an article dubbed “The Poor Man’s Leica” – the Kolibri (German for Hummingbird). The Kolibri is a … Continue reading →

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simpler times

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Do you remember when we used film? At one time, it was popular at get-togethers to place a ‘disposable’ camera on each table for people to record the table ‘sitters’ etc, and leave the used cameras with the host. … Continue reading →

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do you TLR?

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Snap Shots 31-7 was recently issued by the PHSNE. The newsletter announced their camera show ‘Photographica 93″ on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. An item featured in the show will be this Rolleiflex Standard 621 with a 75mm f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens. … Continue reading →

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copy that

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. You found a great print for your collection. Who owns the copyright? Someone copies an old photograph and claims copyright. Can he do this? Mark Twain once said, “Only one thing is impossible to God — to find any … Continue reading →

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Lomography at it again

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends down in NYC announced a fish-eye 35 mm camera for the film niche fraternity: Fisheye No. 2 Rodeo Denim Bursting with untamed spirit, capture life’s wildest moments in an incredible 170° fisheye view, turning everyday scenes into … Continue reading →

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tomorrow, March 1st is CAMERAMA

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Each year our good friend Gary Perry puts on a series of CAMERAMA shows. The first for 2026 is tomorrow, March 1, 2026. IMPORTANT! Please use this link, not the one at the bottom of this post. email: cameramashow@gmail.com NB: … Continue reading →

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