Category Archives: activities-other

McKeown’s Famous Camera Guide due this year

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. For years a number of sources were referenced for valuation of cameras. Eventually McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras prevailed and became the standard for many people. I have the 11th edition which is some 900+ pages … Continue reading →

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April Auction in Massachusetts

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. If you find yourself in Massachusetts on Sunday,  April 3rd, drop in at the John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury and add a bit to your collection of cameras and images. 

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Harold Staats – Lost Images Exhibit

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. View the details here.

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WCPHA Newsletter March 2016

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Click here or on the icon at left to see and print the March Newsletter of our associated organization, Western Canada Photographic Historical Association (WCPHA). This issue discusses Minolta’s bridge cameras in some depth. The author reviews how alternatives … Continue reading →

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Harold Staats – Lost images – Gallery Exhibit at the Gladstone

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. At our recent jaunt to Ryerson’s RIC and Archives, I bumped into Harold Staats who mentioned his exhibit this spring at the Gladstone in Toronto. Harold Staats -Lost Images April 14 – 26, 2016 Gallery Exhibit at the Gladstone … Continue reading →

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Montreal Camera + Image Show April 10

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. If you plan to be in Montreal this April, drop by the Montreal Camera+Image show in the West Island area of Montreal. Sol’s show will be at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire from 10am to 3pm. Click here or on … Continue reading →

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Camera Shows Scheduled for 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Robert

Toronto.  PHSC VP John Kantymir has taken the time to list all the 2016 camera shows he knows about in the following spreadsheets. **IMPORTANT:  users should confirm information and dates as we are not responsible for errors or omissions.** Click on the … Continue reading →

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Zeiss and Photography book arrives in Toronto

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The first four copies of the book Zeiss and Photography arrived here this afternoon. It is a colourfully illustrated hard cover book of some 890 letter size pages weighing about seven and a quarter pounds a copy. The book … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show – Sunday, January 24, 2016

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Gary Perry is holding his popular Camerama show this January 24th at the Delta Toronto East. Click on the icon at left for a full size poster detailing the times, location, and admission. Links for directions and table rentals … Continue reading →

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Photography on a Silver Plate

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar sent me this interesting link to a narrative called Photography on a Silver Plate. The narrative includes a video using historic equipment to take and develop a daguerreotype, stereo photos, typical stills, and even a … Continue reading →

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