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off with their heads …

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!

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

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

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?

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

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

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!

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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Estate Auction Fall 2023 – November 19, 2023

Toronto.  Get ready for our Fall Estate Auction part two! Date is tomorrow Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the usual venue BUT at the slightly later time (see poster) – free parking [OVERFLOW AT … Continue reading

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it’s camerama time again

Toronto. Our friend, Gary Perry, is hosting a November CAMERAMA show. Gary writes, ” Hello Everyone!  Please note that our next Camerama Camera Show is coming up on Sunday, November 12, 2023. See flyer attached for details. Same great location … Continue reading

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