Titov with Camera
Toronto. Nearly thirteen years before the PHSC held its first meeting, a Russian called Gherman Titov was the first man to take photographs in space in August 6, 1961. He was carried aloft and circled the Earth in the Soviet ship Vostok 2.
Thanks to George Dunbar for this article.
George found it on Phogotraphy (yes that is the correct spelling…).
Read the article for more details.
Leica 250 Camera
Toronto. My thanks to Russ Forfar for the following story featured on Petapixel.
Have you ever wondered who owns the most cameras? According to the Guinness Book of Records, the answer is Dilish Parekh of India.
At the time a short video was made of him and his collection, Mr Parekh owned over 4,500 cameras, bought for $15 US or less! Mr. Parekh states he will never sell his cameras.
His prize possession is a Leica 250 made decades ago for reporters. He estimates this camera alone is now worth $80,000 US or more.
If you happen to collect cameras, have a look. The sound track is in Mr. Parekh’s language with english sub-titles. A fascinating look at a collector and his thousands of models bought over many years.
Experiment at Ryerson’s DME Lab, Yonge & Gould
Toronto. Our first fall meeting – September 21, 2016 – will be held at Ryerson, and NOT the usual North York Gold Room location.
The topic “A History of the Future” will be presented at the Ryerson Digital Media Experience Lab, Yonge & Gould, 7:00 PM. Not to be missed.
We meet in the Atrium where Bob Wilson will cover Stereo for half the attendees. The other half will head upstairs to the Media Lab to see the 3D printer and learn about 3D technology. Bring your smart phone – with stereo images on it and an attached viewer you can see 3D images directly!
As usual, all are welcome to attend.
C.P. Stirn Vest camera in Ginns Auction
Toronto. Editor Lansdale kindly emailed me this notice from Bryan Ginns. He and his wife Page are hosting their Antique Photographica Auction this coming September 17th. Both cameras and images are being offered.
The catalogue is now online. Have a look and see what you can add to your collection.
Big Bertha Graflex in NYC
Toronto. Bob Lansdale, editor of our journal, Photographic Canadiana, just sent me this delightful issue of Ken Metcalf’s excellent publication, Graflex Journal covering the Graflex cameras.
The first two stories “Shooting the Big Bertha” by Geoffrey Berliner and “Mine is Bigger than Yours” by Ken Metcalf cover the famous Graflex popular with news and sports photographers in the pre/post WW2 era.
I first saw one at the 2006 PHSC Spring Fair. Renaud Therrien of Montreal had the one shown here for sale (both the camera and Renaud are shown).
The balance of the 12 page Graflex Journal 2 2016 covers other cameras of interest to the Graflex collector and user. Continue reading
Brick Making Machine – George Dunbar 2010.
Toronto. Member George Dunbar, a retired industrial photographer offers many images to the Urban Toronto site. There is a lot of history on this site. Have a look and see the many images on urbantoronto.ca.
The thumbnail for this post is part of a brick making machine photographed by George. The machine is in the Don Valley Brick Works near Bloor and the DVP.
George shot this photo four years ago in 2010. Take a few minutes to browse around both at George’s images and the Urban Toronto site.
Toronto. Membership Secretary Wayne Gilbert sent me this document by Scott Jarvis, a Southern Ontario sports/journalism photographer.
Scott offers “Six Tips for Stellar Photography“. The link takes you to the article on Henry’s Blog, or you can click on the Canon shot at left to read Scott’s article in Microsoft Word (doc) format.
Enjoy the ideas and shoot for the heavens…
David Heath – self portrait c 2002
Toronto. John Linsky dropped me a note back in July noting the passing of David Heath.
James Adams wrote a column in the Globe called “Dave Heath: A haunted genius behind the camera“. His column includes some of the photos taken by Heath who was a photographer, author, and teacher. Adams’ column quotes Toronto publisher Michael Torosian who spoke to us on April 15, 2009.
The portrait I used is from an inkjet print of a self-portrait taken by Heath in 2002. The print was gifted to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri in 2014.
Toronto. Ron Tucker of London dropped us a note to say his Fall show “London Vintage Film Camera Show” will be held Sunday, October 2, 2016.
Maureen and Ron have been hosting this popular show for a few years now.
The show will be held in London, Ontario, at the Carling Heights Community Centre, 656 Elizabeth Street. The show is open 10am to 3pm.
French 1/6th plate N.P. Lerebours Daguerreotype Camera and plate holder
Toronto. Our friends down south at the Daguerreian Society are holding a Benefit Auction this fall. The date is Saturday, October 22, 2016. The “last call” poster shows the attractive camera I used as a thumbnail.
The poster also identifies what things will and will not be accepted.
The Benefit Auction link is to a summary auction page, the “last call” poster link shows the poster I received. Both links include a hot link to the email address for coordinator Greg French for more information..
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