Category Archives: fair

a plate full from France

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  At the fall 2018 fair we saw this unusual all metal plate camera, the Photosphere, made in France over a century ago (an even rarer stereo version exists, but it’s a bit, ummm risqué). The odd looking design accommodates … Continue reading →

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the BIG guns

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Our fairs often display a wide range of cameras – both in age and in size. Here at our spring 2017 fair is a table of c1960s large format cameras often used by professional photographers to get negatives suitable … Continue reading →

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a cluster of cameras ….

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. A shot of the Spring 1977 fair offerings. Taken in B&W and slightly toned. Be sure to visit our fall 2024 fair this coming Sunday, October 20th. Lots of things to see and buy for your collection (and user … Continue reading →

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a fair bit of excitement …

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.Fairs always bring excitement. Our spring fair 33 years or so ago was no different. In issue 17-2 of our journal, Bob Lansdale’s photos like the one at left were reproduced while Larry Boccioletti summarized the event saying, “Although it … Continue reading →

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I’ll go bare foot before I’ll miss the fall fair

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. You heard me! With less than a month to wait, I think of all the goodies I will find at the coming fall fair (October 20th). There will be lots of photos like the little bare foot child shown … Continue reading →

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we’re going to the fair!

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Wow! This is so exciting! The fall fair is less than a month away! The doors open at noon, October 20th, 2024 (sorry, but the 2024 fall fair is open only on Sunday, the 2oth). Expect to see some … Continue reading →

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I see a great fair coming fast …

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. It’s less than a month away! Our fall fair opens its doors for one day only on October 20th, 2024. Lots of photos like the one at left (from the days when we called Kitchener “Berlin”). And of course … Continue reading →

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a different slant

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. About six years ago I discussed the WINTU – a tiny Leitz accessory for their now famous Leica camera. The first right angle viewer was made around 1929. This version was made around 1933 through 1939. It serves as … Continue reading →

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Ansco sextet

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Our 2024 Fall Fair date is fast approaching. At left is a colour sextet of Ansco box cameras from some half dozen fall fairs ago (it’s rare to get one 120 camera of each colour for your collection). Our … Continue reading →

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Fall Fair Oct 20, 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. The famous PHSC Fall Fair will be held at the Trident Hall on October 20, 2024. For details, see the poster below. Still have questions? Send Mark a note at fair@phsc.ca (the links in the poster below do not … Continue reading →

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