Category Archives: fair

fair findings c1997

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The spring fair back in 1997 was a resounding success by all accounts. The late Bob Lansdale, assisted by another PHSC stalwart, Tiit Kodar, photographed selected cameras to accompany fair chairman Mark Singer’s report. Now, 28 years later, we … Continue reading →

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no, but this is fair!

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Come on down to our Spring Fair – at the usual location May 25th, 2025 (okay, this coming Sunday). There will be oodles of great stuff to see and buy, nicely augmenting your collection. Great food, free parking, cheap … Continue reading →

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a son of a bun but so much fun …

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. In the spring of 1979, on May 5th, we held our 5th photographica-fair. The locale was downtown at the Chelsea Hotel. Rooms and halls were filled with treasures for photographica collectors. By 1979, we had the hang of hosting … Continue reading →

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not so long ago and not so far away …

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The first PHSC fair I attended was the 3rd annual fair held May 14, 1977 at the War Amps building, 85 Wellesley St West in Toronto. As fairs were held on weekends, I was unable to attend the two … Continue reading →

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see ya there …

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … at our fair (May 25th). We are fortunate as photography collectors and historians – for about a half century now we have had our own fairs, auctions, and society. Well the auction is a few years younger … … Continue reading →

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traversing tuscany

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. PhotoEd editor Rita Godlevskis always comes up with an exciting edition for her magazine. She recently posted this notice via MailChimp on Photography in a Brand New Light Typical is the wonderful work of Marie-Louise Moutafchieva in the article … Continue reading →

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spring fair time!

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Just weeks after our first 2025 event, the fabulous Spring Auction, we are holding PHSC’s popular Spring Camera Fair (May 25th). Enhance your collection and lighten your wallet – join us at the Trident Hall for our annual photographica-fair! … Continue reading →

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today’s the day!

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Robert

It’s Here! It’s Here!  FAIR DAY Oct 20, 2024  Now the day is over  And the auction is drawing nigh … 

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let’s go to the fair …

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Not busy tomorrow (Sunday)? Come on down to the fall fair! This  next PHSC event is rapidly approaching (tomorrow, October 20th). There will be lots to see and things to get for your collection or user gear. While film … Continue reading →

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bromoil process – making permanent prints

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. In the pre COVID-19 days of November, 2005 we hosted a talk on the “Art of Bromoil & Transfer” by David W Lewis. The process replaces the prone to fading silver halides in a print with lithographic ink. Shortly … Continue reading →

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