Category Archives: activities-other

an instant collection

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Les Jones sent along an interesting note the other day from a Terry and Kim Kovel (the auction folks) newsletter. Dated April 12th, the Kovels article is called, “Take a Picture: More than 1,000 Cameras Found in Abandoned Storage … Continue reading →

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the last of the Naturalists’

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Ken Metcalf down in North Carolina sent me a copy of the current Graflex Journal (first issue for 2023). In this issue, Tom Evans has an article on an oversize, robust Graflex camera made in the years 1907 to … Continue reading →

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Gary’s next CAMERAMA show is April 23rd

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our good friend Gary Perry writes, “Our next Camerama Camera Show is next month: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 Time: 10am – 3pm “Please see attached flyer for details or go to our website or Facebook page. [Click icon at left … Continue reading →

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a sunny May 7th in Montreal

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I probably took the photo at left with an Exakta VXIIa. September 1962 was just before classes began for my third year university program. The walk up to the Mount Royal observation area was an invigorating climb up the … Continue reading →

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Dunkin’ Development

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Robert

Toronto.  For decades trays and tanks were used in homes and small local processing shops. When colour became the film standard, “prints in an hour” shops sprung up using compact machines to process and print 35mm films. Today, colour negatives … Continue reading →

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not just another newsletter

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Past president, author, and sports photographer Les Jones writes, “Good piece on British photography” referring to the British newsletter titled, “E-Photo Newsletter” issue #256 and the article titled, “Centre for British Photography Opens in London to Enthusiastic Crowds” by … Continue reading →

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where the girls are …

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Rita Godlevskis and her magazine PhotoEd are always lively and informative. In a recent email titled, “Fierce Female Photographers“, Rita covers a lot of ground, including announcing our new Photo Laureate, “Nadya Kwandibens” who was featured in the PhotoEd … Continue reading →

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come to CAPA

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Taking a breather from historical topics, we move on to modern day photos at CAPA. For many years, the Canadian Association of Photographic Art (CAPA) has been a member of the PHSC. The association is a collection camera clubs, … Continue reading →

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a collector’s dream …

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Sports photographer, author, long time member (and past president) of the PHSC, Les Jones, is having a sale of some of his collection as noted below. Please email him directly for more information. This is a terrific chance for … Continue reading →

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the image maker

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Being located in Toronto, we are a member of the “Ontario Council of Camera Clubs”, AKA O3C. The O3C periodically issues its own newsletter called, “The Image Maker“,  For Ontario Leaders in Photography Education. Have a read and if … Continue reading →

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