Category Archives: activities-other

fun for film fans …

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Fans of film flock to our events for film cameras, outdated film, and the friends to be met with common interests.  Next up in our 2026 events is our outdoor event, the Trunk Sale held this coming July 12th … Continue reading →

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strawberry fields forever

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Chloe at Lomography down in NYC sent us an email announcing, “Dear Film Photography Friends and Press Partners, “Adding a colorful twist to sprocket hole photography, two duotone Sprocket Rocket 35 mm Panoramic Camera editions are here to create … Continue reading →

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yikes!

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors may want to browse Mike Lehr’s offerings in his June 24th online auction from down in New Jersey. The X-ray shown at left is lot 558. It is described as, “A Phostint reproduction of an X-ray radiograph of … Continue reading →

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a solution for soggy gear

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Amateurs may not worry about gear going MIA for one reason or another, but professionals do. The gear is a necessity to earn money and as such must be constantly available and instantly replaceable. Insurance restores the lost equipment … Continue reading →

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tender times …

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old Photo Collectors sometimes divide a collection into sub-groups. One possibility is animals, or birds. In the old plates and films days, it was difficult to capture wild bird photos, making them a bit hard to find. Today, the … Continue reading →

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golly, what whopper …

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. We frequently host events populated by camera collectors searching for hardware to expand their collection or user gear (like our July 12th Trunk Sale). With the advent of digital technology and smartphones with good built-in cameras, film based systems … Continue reading →

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underwater

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. In 1959 the famous St. Lawrence Seaway opend. All but two of the canals and locks raising ships to the height of the upper great lakes were on Canadian soil although the seaway is a joint US-Canadian enterprise opening … Continue reading →

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Order vs Chaos Digital EXTRA companion now LIVE!

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. We occasionally deviate from photographic history to the purpose of photography – images – and ways to improve our skills. We do this since many of our members also shoot – both film and digital as well as collecting … Continue reading →

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not the indie 500 …

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …but another 500 – lots that is. Of images from the ‘vernacular’. Mike Lehr announces his “May Vernacular Photo History Auction” starts at 11 am today. Shown at left is lot 112, “Stereoview Chemist Percy Julian Laboratory Portrait.  The … Continue reading →

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order versus chaos …

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis is at it again! Her latest opus in print for PhotoED is out now. Rita writes,”Perhaps as a subconscious reflection of a collective global zeitgeist, this year’s photoED Magazine trilogy explores contrasts. “We begin … Continue reading →

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