WCPHA Newsletter – November 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Robert
WCPHA Logo. Click for the newsletter

WCPHA Logo.
Click for the newsletter

Vancouver. Our sister organization on the west coast is busy getting ready for their camera show tomorrow. The show was announced in their November newsletter which is attached here.

The newsletter offers  two articles along with some association information: First is The Making of Albumenized Paper, a paper treatment used in the later 1800s to prepare paper for photographic emulsion. A second article for camera collectors discusses the famous Rollei lookalike TLR, the Minolta Autocord ( you do know that Minolta folded into Konica which was absorbed by Sony and lives on today as Sony’s main DSLR line).

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WCPHA Show this Sunday in Vancouver.

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Robert
Visit the WCPHS show in Vancouver this Sunday!

Visit the WCPHS show in Vancouver this Sunday!

Fall Show. The fall Vancouver Camera Show is this Sunday Nov 2nd at the Croatian Cultural Centre, Commercial Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver BC Canada. 9:30h to 16:00h. $5 admission–no early birds. It appears all tables are sold but you might want to check with Tonchi for any last minute cancellations: 604 681-8419

Next Meeting WCPHA. The next meeting will be held at the Alpen Club on Wednesday the 5th of November 2014 at 7.15pm. Discussion and review will take place regarding the Camera show held on the 2nd of November 2014 at the Croatian Centre. In addition Show and Tell items from club members will be welcome–bring any new finds from the show. Please join other members by arriving early and partaking in a traditional German pre-dinner from 6 pm in the ground floor restaurant.

 

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Skinner Auction House

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Robert
Check out the Scientific Auction for cameras and lenses

Check out the Scientific Auction for cameras and lenses

Toronto. From time to time Skinner in Boston and Marlborough MA send me an email about up and coming auctions. Saturday (November 1, 2014) there is an auction covering Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments. Included in this listing are cameras and lenses which are grouped with Scientific Instruments. There are a few Leica/Leitz items that seem a bit the worse for wear and priced accordingly.

In any case, have look at Skinner’s lovely online catalogues.

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The Fall Fair is Over Now

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Robert
Enerance to our Fall Show

Entrance to our Fall Show

Toronto. A hectic few days resulted in a smooth transfer from the Soccer Centre, our home for the past few years, to the Trident Hall, our new home for the foreseeable future. Mark Singer bought and installed one ramp for our exhibitors and the tables were rearranged to fit three rooms.

Our space in the Hall is a bit smaller than in the Soccer Centre making it essential for exhibitors to pay in advance. Fortunately PayPal can be used for convenience.

I didn’t get around to photographing the three rooms until close of day. When the next newsletter comes out you can see the show at its peak. When I first arrived, an hour after opening, it was busier that I have seen since the days at the Lions Centre on the Queensway at Kipling. The aisles were packed with excited attendees all looking for a bargain.

Be sure to look at the photos in our November newsletter and join the excitement at our spring show.

 

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PHSC FAIR – May 31, 2015

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Robert

fair-20150531-smToronto. The PHSC Spring Fair will be held May 31, 2015 at our new home in Etobicoke (Toronto) at the Trident Hall on Evans just east of Islington below the Gardiner.

Click here to see a full size bookmark with all the details including how to find our new home.

The public is welcome. Enjoy the show, and stay for the pierogies!

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IMAGE SHOW – April 19, 2015

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Robert

Image-20150419-smToronto. the latest PHSC Image Show will be held this spring on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Legion Hall 101 on the Lakeshore just west of Brown’s Line. Come out and join us at this familiar venue for a wealth of exciting photographic images.

Click here to see a larger view of the book mark with directions and details. The public is always welcome. Students will gain free admission with a valid Student ID.

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Auction – March 15, 2015

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Robert

auctio-20150315-smToronto. PHSC announces its spring consignment auction.  We are back at the Legion Hall 101 down on the Lakeshore just west of Brown’s Line. All sellers and buyers are welcome. Turn your old gear into cash and get more things for your use or your  collection.

Click here to see the poster in larger size. Rules are listed under the AUCTION drop down menu on the web page.

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Camerama Show – Nov 23, 2014

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Robert
Click here to see a larger poster with show address and more.

Click here to see a larger poster with show address and more.

Toronto. PHSC Member Gary Perry keeps busy. Fresh from the PHSC show in late October he is hosting another Camerama Camera Show over in Scarborough at the Delta Toronto East on Kennedy Rd at the 401.

Gary is a long time member and his shows are often filled with interesting cameras and gadgets for users and collectors alike.

Just click here or the icon at left to see a full size poster with all the details.

**IMPORTANT** In an email tonight (November 3) Gary asked that “all emails regarding the show be addressed to this address: torontocamerashows@gmail.com.” Also, he asked that “Vendors please load/unload from the parking garage (level 3). It will be far too cold for us to keep the side door open!”

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The Techniques and Material Aesthetics of the Daguerreotype

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Robert
Mike Robinson, Modern Daguerreotypist, by Robert Lansdale

Mike Robinson, Modern Daguerreotypist, by Robert Lansdale

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed Nov 19th, 2014
The Techniques and Material Aesthetics of the Daguerreotype – Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson is an artist-practitioner, teacher, and historian of the daguerreotype. He works with the AMC collection in Toronto, serving as researcher and conservator.  He has researched and written on the studio practice of Southworth and Hawes (Boston) for the Young America catalogue and for the Daguerreian Society annual.

He has made Daguerreotypes to support conservation research for the George Eastman House, The Metropolitan Museum, the Library of Congress and his own initiatives.

Come on out and share an interesting evening with Mike. The public is welcome.  Go to our Programs page for times and directions. Continue reading →

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Pictures at a Symposium

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Robert
Ashley, Judy, and Judy's pooch

Ashley, Judy, and Judy’s pooch

Toronto. Bob Lansdale took a number of pictures at the recent Rochester Symposium and is delighted to share them with everyone.

To visit his photos taken at the October Symposium in Rochester, click on this link. To see a larger view automatically, also click on the “slideshow” button just above the word “PHOTOHISTORY” part way down on the left side just above the album of thumbnails.

Note that BobLansdale is also the PHSC editor of the journal, Photographic Canadiana, founder of the Newsletter, and News sheet, official photographer for the Daguerreian Society, etc. Enjoy!

 

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