Category Archives: activities

all quiet on the minutes front …

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. When meeting #58 via ZOOM was held last Wednesday, it was a perfect storm – many regulars were unavailable for a variety of reasons. Fortunately there were no urgent issues to be minuted and voted. … Continue reading →

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remembering Jay

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Last century, one of the many members I enjoyed chatting wth at our monthly meetings (in person in those days) was Jay Jayavel. He was a quiet unassuming individual and easy to talk with. Sometime in 1998, I noticed … Continue reading →

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thoughts of double vision

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. At the May 4th auction, Patrick Gunn snapped these two lots – a pair of similar looking old cameras. The pair show some potential for a home-brew stereo camera like the one built back in late 1997 by Stan … Continue reading →

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the accidental collector

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. I bought my first 35mm camera – a Minolta Super A around the late 1950s. I was amazed at the clarity of the f/2 Rokkor lens. About a year later I moved on to an SLR Exakta. It had … Continue reading →

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let’s hear it for Exec #57 via ZOOM

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. We seem to be zooming along electronically these days! Meeting #57 via ZOOM moved along smartly. Below is a screen grab of the executive board in lively discussion. Treasurer John Morden sent out his report … Continue reading →

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pressing out from the masses

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Once studios took off, savvy owners tried ways to differentiate their services from the pack. One way to accomplish this was to use the “McKee’s Cameo, Embossing and Imprint Press” on photographic prints delivered to customers. Issue 23-1 of … Continue reading →

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Emerald isle thoughts and a camera question

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. And a fine St Pattie’s day to you too! On this lovely Monday, we share a tale from our friend and past president, author, sports photographer, collector, etc., etc., Les Jones. I received an email from Les asking if … Continue reading →

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Exec ZOOM meeting #56

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. What on earth would we do without technology? Our 56th meeting began with a brief reorganization: I move to 1st VP; Jeri Danyleyko steps into the 2nd VP slot and takes over as Financial Controller … Continue reading →

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a visit to the great yellow father (north)

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. In March of 1996 (same year as this site was launched), president Les Jones and two side-kicks, Bill Kantymir and Larry Boccioletti visited the facilities of Canadian Kodak. The photo at right is from the issue 22-1 enhanced by … Continue reading →

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where oh where has my …

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … little dog gone? As the singer sang so sadly. At left is one of two glass slides of terriers with no date, purpose, etc. Photo collectors often group their collection by kind and search shows, fairs, auctions, antique … Continue reading →

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