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PhotoEd Online Fall 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Rita has another great issue of PhotoEd magazine online. Have a look at all the great portraits and more! And remember, the print edition of PhotoEd is different than the online issue. We heard about the new issue when … Continue reading →

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the dark slide of the room

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Plate holders and later film holders became common in the later 1800s and early 1900s to protect sensitized emulsions from unexpected exposure to light. These clever gadgets, which came with a dark slide that could be removed for exposure … Continue reading →

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not this year

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. More impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Anne Quémy of France writes, “Hello, I am very sorry to announce the cancellation of the 57th Bièvres International Photo Fair due to the global health situation caused by the Covid-19. “We look forward … Continue reading →

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more cancellations from COVID-19 cautions.

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Steven Evans writes, ” I am very disappointed to tell you that in light of the on-going COVID-19 crisis, the opening reception and open house for my exhibition  — de Pedra — scheduled for March 19th, 21st and 22nd are cancelled. … Continue reading →

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’cause cheap is how I feel

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. If you were living in the Eastern States in 1961, you could buy a  Webcor Regent Coronet stereo tape recorder and get a free movie camera. The camera was the low cost Keystone twenty model with a single f/2.3 … Continue reading →

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re-creating the war that started Canada

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Canada was formed in 1867 in a well known conference held on spud island (PEI). The founding of the Dominion was Britain’s reaction to the US Civil War and its means to protect the British colonies in North America … Continue reading →

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Toronto’s Past: A Look Back

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Meeting, Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 7:45 pm BURGUNDY ROOM, Memorial Hall Toronto’s Past: A Look Back at Social History and Significant Events through Original Period Imagery – Victor D. Caratun, of the Toronto Past Archive “Victor was born and raised … Continue reading →

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mirror, mirror

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Leitz is a perfectionist company. The original screw mount and bayonet mount rangefinder cameras used a rangefinder (RF) focussing mechanism. This RF was most accurate for 13.5cm lenses and shorter. In 1935, Leitz introduced the Telyt 20cm lens and … Continue reading →

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mystery photo

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. At our December meeting, Margaret offered a mystery photograph she bought years ago at 10 Editions (I used to visit this bookstore when it was at the corner of Runnymede and Bloor in Bloor West Village. There were many … Continue reading →

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a tribute to Boris

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Boris spoke with the PHSC at our March 2001 meeting. His book was underway when he died and his girls completed it. At our December meeting daughter Diana did a presentation on the book and Boris. She has a … Continue reading →

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