Tag Archives: 1944

Kalart saves the day

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. When I was a kid, I saw small ads in the American photography magazines of the day for a Kalart rangefinder to bolt on to a press camera. The strange name caught my eye. This particular ad is for … Continue reading →

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The Amalgamated Photo History Newsletters Vol 2-5 (May 2021)

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. A couple of special items are reproduced here in our special members-only supplement. As a member of the PHSC, you received this supplement Friday, the 21st of May. Vol 2-5 was sent out last Friday afternoon to all current members … Continue reading →

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Kodak Medalist Camera in 1940s

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar emailed me more old ads the other day. This one is from the recently expired Popular Photography back in March 1944. At the time, camera design in the USA reached its peak with examples like this massive, leaf … Continue reading →

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