Tag Archives: accessories

in transit

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Many members collect photographs. Amongst the collections will be photographs of the various means of transport. The example shown here is a snap shot of a car printed in July 1937 according to the mask. Take a look amongst … Continue reading →

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I hear the auction a comin’

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. The post title is a riff on the first line of the famous 1953 tune by Johnny Cash, “Folsom Prison Blues“. And our auction is “a comin’ ” in another month or so to the Legion Hall 101 in … Continue reading →

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off with their heads …

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … said the queen in the famous “Alice” stories. Those of the smartphone generation have little use for tripods or tripod heads as the media (sensor) is so sensitive that the majority of shots are taken hand held. Only … Continue reading →

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coming … another red letter day!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Our spring auction is May 5, 2024. As we get closer to the date more material will be posted. We have photos now of nearly 100 lots and more lots are coming in. As in past auctions photos of … Continue reading →

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thoughts on creating luddites

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  There are both good and bad for collectors and picture takers with the digital revolution in photography. Digital cameras are faster, smaller, and often just added on to smartphones. Sensors are far faster. Image viewing is near instantaneous as … Continue reading →

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our February 21, 2024 Show and Tell meeting

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Join us on the 21st at 8:00 pm for “The Photographica I Love: Show & Tell” and see what members bring from their collection. This is a traditional Show and Tell  but via ZOOM with selected members showing items … Continue reading →

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90 dollars, 90 dollars, do I hear 100?

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Robert

Toronto, Ahhh, that time again! In a few short months it will be spring and auction time again. As details of our May 2024 auction unfold, we will add them to this site. Meantime, snuggle up – cold weather is … Continue reading →

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close call

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. One of my favourite past times is closeup photography. With the digital era this is like Dickens and his “Tale of Two Cities” – “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …”. Digital technology … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 49-2

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. This is our latest issue by editors, David Bridge and Louise Freyburger. David promises another issue around year end. Members WITH an email address AND who are subscribed to our MailChimp list have received this informative 16 page issue … Continue reading →

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a friendly camerama reminder – this SUNDAY!

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. WOW! Camerama is this Sunday!  We are excited. Gary is excited. Come on down and see what the excitement is all about! Note: only the street name has changed: Garamond Ct. is now Sakura Way.

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