CANADA ~ AMERICA, HISTORIC 19TH CENTURY CYCLING PHOTOGRAPHICA

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert

 

A photo/camera exhibition in Toronto spring, 1981 called Riding High. Clcik to see our September speaker

picture taken at a photo/camera exhibition in Toronto during the spring of 1981 called Riding High. Click to see our September speaker by Robert Lansdale.

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, September 17, 2014.
Canada -America, Historic 19th century cycling photographica – Lorne Shields

We welcome back for the start of the fall meetings Lorne Shields with his specially groomed talk called “CANADA ~ AMERICA, HISTORIC 19TH CENTURY CYCLING PHOTOGRAPHICA”.

With each passing month Lorne Shields’ collection of bicycle photographica gets bigger and better. This Canadian guru of bicycle history will enchant us with his latest finds. His previous talks showed us a very specialized and interesting aspect of collection photographica. Concentrating on the photo history of Canada and America, he’ll bring to light new aspects of this Victorian phenomenon that swept the world and changed our modes of transportation.

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

 

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Camerama Show – Sunday, September 28, 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert
NEW VENUE - Click on icon for more details

NEW VENUE – Click on icon for more details

PHSC member Gary Perry dropped me a note the other day. He advised that his regular venue which had recently suffered a fire, will remained closed until next year.

Please be sure to visit Gary’s show being held at the Scarborough venue listed here in his show poster.

Contact Gary for more details or if you wish to reserve a table.

Gary’s shows have been running for many years and are popular with many PHSC members.

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An Odd British Camera

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert
Newman Sinclair Kine Camera

Newman Sinclair Kine Camera

Member George Dunbar recently came across this c1955 picture of Kim Philby at a London press conference captured by traditional press cameras and this strange device (click on the camera icon at left to see the entire photograph). The photo was on the Toronto Star web site and George speculated whether the odd camera was an early “camcorder”.

This speculation was promptly brought to earth by editor Bob Lansdale who wrote as follows:

“Looking at the background at those press cameras: they ALL have strobe flashes, not a mix of flash bulb and strobe  so it must be well into the 1960s ????  Does the picture come with any ID or date?

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Photographic Canadiana 40-2

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert
Pathe Freres 28mm cine camera c1912

Pathe Freres 28mm cine camera c1912

Our second issue of Photographic Canadiana hit the mails last week. Editor Bob Lansdale has created another fabulous issue for our 40th year. The first article covers the 28mm cine camera. In researching this camera, Bob Wilson recalled he has the companion 28mm projector and a second article was written as Bob Wilson expanded on both the camera and the Pathe projector, both sold a century ago.

Toronto notes covers the April, May, and June meetings beginning with Meredith Reddy’s interesting discussion of the history of super-natural photos. Ms Reddy’s review was followed by Barry Shainbaum’s talk and how photography came to his aid. I found him to be a very engaging and professional speaker as well as a photographic professional. Later in the issue is the May meeting and our 40th anniversary at Campbell House. Thanks to Doug Napier for suggesting the tour and contributing to the refreshments.

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Leica celebrates 100 years – II

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Robert
Leica Handbook - Fritz Vith Summer 1933 (English)

Leica Handbook – Fritz Vith
Summer 1933 (English)

Toronto. George Dunbar once again points to the Gardian for a new twist on celebration of the revolutionary little camera’s first century. While the design was noted in January, 1914,  it took another decade before the camera was marketed. The camera was so revolutionary that books about enlargement techniques were published. Fritz Vith’s popular Leica Handbook was translated from the German to English in an edition published in the summer of 1933.

The Guardian Observer in the UK originally did an article last January which we noted in an earlier post. This month, the British paper has published “100 years of the Leica camera – in pictures“. with many famous images in the article.

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Trident Hall the new home of PHSC’s fair this Fall

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Robert

20140819-123150-Trident from north entrance_-smToronto. Editor Bob Lansdale boogied on down to the new home of the BIG ONE – PHSC’s fall Photographica-fair. Here is a preview of where we will be hosting our October 26, 2014 fair. Come out and enjoy the show. Easy access to TTC now we are back in the west end of Toronto. The address of the Trident Hall, 145 Evans, is just east of Islington and south of the Gardiner/QEW. The icon and full image above shows the hall from the North (Evans) entrance. Remember to book a table EARLY to avoid disappointment! Continue reading →

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New Date for Montreal Camera Show

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Robert

SafariMontreal. Sol Hadef of Montreal dropped me a note to say his fall show date has been revise to October 19, 2014.

I will post details in a few weeks.  If you would like a table, contact Sol via his Rangefinder web site.

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Congrats Harold!

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Robert
Harold Staats and a Lancaster View camera

Harold Staats and a Lancaster View camera

Toronto. Long time PHSC member, frequenter of our fairs, and a concert photographer Harold Staats recently wrote this note on his winning of the people’s choice award this year with his arresting black & white shot of guitarist Eric Clapton. You can see Harold’s photos on Flicker!

My thanks to Bob Lansdale for copying me on the following message from Mr Staats:

“Most Torontonians have heard of or attended the Beaches International Jazz Festival that was held last month. It has been a popular annual summer event for over 26 years. During the festival Queen Street East is closed to vehicular traffic from Beech to Woodbine Avenue on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Singers and bands entertain at various intersections and storefronts while people stroll by and enjoy the music and visit the shops and restaurants along Queen Street. Continue reading →

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Yamada Auction Revisited

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Robert
PHSC Auctioneer Clint in action. Image courtesy of Bob Lansdale.

PHSC Auctioneer Clint in action. Image courtesy of Bob Lansdale.

Toronto. It was a great event last week when we auctioned the contents of the Yamada Photo Studio. Our thanks to all the people who came out to help and contribute to our ability to promote Canadian Photographic history. These shots are courtesy of Photographic Canadiana editor Bob Lansdale.

The auction was a busy event. After months of discussion and visits by various PHSC members, the auction suddenly came together and Clint had only one week to get out notifications to members and supporters of the PHSC.

The many Lot images shown a few days ago were taken by member Oscar Li using a Canon DSLR provided by Clint. Continue reading →

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Everyone carries the modern MINOX today

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Robert
ADOX MINOX film c1962 taken with an iPod Touch

I snapped this pair of ADOX MINOX film cassettes c1962  with my iPod Touch

Toronto. In the late 1950s I was training to install, operate and maintain a radio system to bring communications to the wilds of Northern Quebec and Labrador. Part of the training included a trip to the manufacturer’s factory in Belleville where the equipment was being made.

Dan F. brought along a nifty little spy camera and took shots in the factory to the dismay of our teacher/leader. We processed the grainy little negatives that evening in Dan’s hotel room. The tiny precision camera was a Minox IIIs – about 3/4s the price of a Leica in those days. Continue reading →

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