blue button photo – May 28, 2005 fair – Bob Lansdale with Nikon D70
Toronto. … at our fair (May 25th). We are fortunate as photography collectors and historians – for about a half century now we have had our own fairs, auctions, and society. Well the auction is a few years younger …
This photo of a ‘blue button’ cased image was taken with a Nikon D70 two decades ago by the late Bob Lansdale, our journal editor at the time.
The fair is a great place to augment your collection (or user gear -especially if you are a film niche player). Over the years I made it to every fair with $$$ in my pocket and dreams of that special find, be it a lens, an accessory, a book, a brochure, etc. Always something to take home, photograph ‘for the record’ and research – age, purpose, maker, value etc. or to read and reminisce.
A the coming fair you may find all sorts of things. This often includes darkroom and studio gear as well as the usual cameras, lenses, and accessories. You never know what you will spot – especially on a second or third round of the exhibitors and their wares.
At right is our 2025 events under the title ‘PHSC EVENTS’. The spring fair is our second event this year. Free parking, good food, low admission cost, and bargains galore not to mention friendships renewed.
