Category Archives: fair

flivver …

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. By the time this photo was taken, the ‘more modern’ automobiles had been around for two or three decades. Collectors of old photos likely think autos are too new yet modern versions   arrived a bit before autochromes which … Continue reading →

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send in the clowns …

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The photo at left is much too new to be collectible. In the 1970s/1980s the CNE offered to ‘paint’ a child’s face in a clown disguise (perhaps the CNE offered this feature in other years both earlier and later). … Continue reading →

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fall fair time …

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Okay gang, it’s fall fair time again. See John’s poster below for details. Want a table? Give Mark a call at fair@phsc.ca.

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nearly here …

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Well, our Spring Fair on May 24th is almost here! See you tomorrow afternoon! At left is a movie projector from Montreal in our 2005 Spring Fair. The photo was taken by the late Bob Lansdale. While we can’t … Continue reading →

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can you hear it?

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. It’s coming! It’s coming. The famous PHSC Spring Fair on May 24th is almost here. It will be like Christmas in July with all kinds of photographic goodies on display. Come down to the Trident Hall and enjoy the … Continue reading →

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okay gang, let’s go to the fair

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Lordy, Lordy, it’s that time again! In just a few more days (on the 24th), the PHSC will host its 51st spring fair. An extravaganza of photographica ephemera for those who collect old cameras and accessories, or old photos, … Continue reading →

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spring time, fair time …

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. For 51 years now, the PHSC has featured its Spring Fair. The fair tables are filled with photographica of one style or another. Visitors can rapidly expand the size and interest of their collection with a sharp and thoughtful … Continue reading →

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attention all film users!

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Chloe Fuller of Lomography in the Big Apple sent us a note the other day that Lomography is “NOW SHIPPING DIRECTLY FROM WITHIN CANADA — making it faster, easier, and more affordable than ever for our Canadian community to … Continue reading →

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a red influence

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Lansdale kept his “A Second Look… ” column running. In issue 27-4, he responds to the Russian influence on many camera designs. He begins this column, “After  a recent issue of Photographic Canadiana, Ev Roseborough [previous journal editor … Continue reading →

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a doozy of a Luzy

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. As the 2026 Spring Fair quickly approaches, what is more suitable than a look back at a 2001/2 article about a camera discovered at our inaugural Fall fair? In Bill Belier’s column, “A Treasure From My Collection”, Bill begins, … Continue reading →

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