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a different Kodak moment …

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. A famous catch phrase by the Great Yellow Father in Rochester NY was “A Kodak Moment” meaning a special happy family situation worthy of a photograph. In this case, it means a 100+ year old Kodak camera worthy of … Continue reading →

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how sweet – so petite

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. This little beauty’s one of a number of different sized cameras made by the Gundlach Manhattan Optical Company in Rochester NY under the Korona banner. The Korona trade mark was acquired by Gundlach in 1896 went it bought out … Continue reading →

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a 6×9 SLR from Japan

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. When I returned from Labrador, I expanded my working camera gear. Visiting a local shop, I was shown a new 6×9 SLR called the Rittreck IIa manufactured overseas by a small camera company in Japan called Musashino Koki (M.K.K.) … Continue reading →

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holy Zeiss, Batman …

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … said Robin. Discerning camera collectors realize that Zeiss sometimes licensed its designs outside Germany to avoid tariffs – and possibly expand manufacturing capacity in the short term for photographic products. The quarter (0.25 cents) sized Tessar F 35 … Continue reading →

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making it better … sort of …

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The late Larry Gubas, once president of the Zeiss Historical Society, editor of its journal (Zeiss Historica), and author of a number of Zeiss historical books (including the massive Zeiss and Photography, perhaps his best publication) wrote an interesting … Continue reading →

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lighting up the night …

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. A decade or two after Edison invented the first practical electric light and Westinghouse won the idea for electricity distribution, a world’s fair was held in Buffalo NY close to Niagara Falls – the prime source of electricity in … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2026 Spring Auction

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  Our  Spring  Auction is this Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the usual venue  – free parking [OVERFLOW AT GO TRAIN LOT JUST WEST of HALL] and free admission. This Estates auction features goodies … Continue reading →

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shrewd marketing …

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Some high end camera manufacturers came up with a shrewd means to gain exposure. The firms marketed various items associated with their name or marque. For example, Leitz offered items like the Swiss army knife at left branded with … Continue reading →

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the tale of a long lens …

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. On a chilly February 15 night in 1983, I attended the PHSC monthly meeting as I usually did each month. A young man (Leon) approached me offering a 135mm Elmar that was once his father’s.  I declined the offer … Continue reading →

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spring is in the air …

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … and our spring auction is coming up fast. At left is an item from our spring auction six years ago in 2020. The Sigma Zoom 120mm – 400mm is an example of what you may find this year. … Continue reading →

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