Tag Archives: accessories

for medical apparatus collectors…

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … an electrifying experience! In the last century inventions and innovations exploded. And with no pressure to ‘prove’ any advertised claim, it was a wild west show to make a buck. This led to many odd ball gizmos and … Continue reading →

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flashy stuff

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The idea of flash powder offered a bright light for photography – and facial burns for the unwary. Magnesium Ribbon allowed a controlled amount of “flash powder” to be used giving the bright light while avoiding the accidental burns. … Continue reading →

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mostly brass and glass

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  In the 1800s brass was often used to manufacture scientific instruments (like microscopes) as it was easy to machine, stable, and inexpensive. A natural follow on was early small brass cameras and  brass mounts for photographic lenses. More commonly … Continue reading →

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Feb 15, 2026 Museum Auction Part 2

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Robert

IMPORTANT: OUR AUCTION WAS RESCHEDULED TO FEB 15th DUE TO BAD WEATHER. Toronto.  NOTE THE NEW DATE. Part 2 is coming fast – our 2026 Museum Auction Part 2, Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at … Continue reading →

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Museum Auction Pt 2 – Feb 15, 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our first 2026 event is our February 15, 2026 Museum Auction, Part 2 featuring more lots from the Sherman Hines Museum plus other estate items. Sorry, no consignment lots. Questions? Drop auctioneer Clint a note at auction@phsc.ca. The yellow … Continue reading →

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the fair of fairs

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Mid last century ANY photographic related product worth owning was first announced at Photokina in Germany. In issue 26-3 (Nov 2003) member Gunter Ott wrote an extensive article on Photokina after his visited the fair’s 50th anniversary, held in … Continue reading →

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Ja, das ist gut!

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. After WW1, Germany faced high inflation and had a serious need for foreign funds.  Mergers and consolidation within German industries was in the air! For example, its camera industry was a conglomeration of relatively small firms who spent their … Continue reading →

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hotdog! It’s a hoodie!

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. With apologies to Sam whose jingle sparked this title. No lens should be sans hood. The purpose of the lens hood is to allow all image forming rays to hit the media and all other rays to be blocked, … Continue reading →

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here’s lookin’ at ya, kid …

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Are you ready for the auction Sunday? Many different lots will go ‘under the hammer’ with many great photographic goodies for use or your collection. We often think of a camera’s lens as its ‘eye’. As such many ‘eyes’ … Continue reading →

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a down east phenom

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. When our late president, Bill Kantymir, came back from vacation many years ago, he was all excited. He discovered a mailbox down in Nova Scotia bearing the name ‘SHERMAN HINES‘. For the unaware, Sherman is a definitive Maritimes photographer … Continue reading →

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