Tag Archives: accessories

rare replicate

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Some of the early cameras are so rare that replicates are made. Case in point is the brass Voigtlander Daguerreotype camera that featured the famous Petzval lens. We saw this one in person at the Ryerson (now TMU) library … Continue reading →

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first …

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … of millions and millions of improved designs and variations. Almost all smartphones have a camera module these days. In the phone, the camera computer works its magic so almost all photos are technically perfect. One has to be … Continue reading →

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rain

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old photo collectors often search for very old and very interesting photos. Consider photos shot outdoors (almost necessary for pre early 1900 photos) in the rain to add a lustre and mystery to the photo. The example at left … Continue reading →

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fun for film fans …

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Fans of film flock to our events for film cameras, outdated film, and the friends to be met with common interests.  Next up in our 2026 events is our outdoor event, the Trunk Sale held this coming July 12th … Continue reading →

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think trunk …

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …think trunk sale. … think July… think July 12th. think #101. … think Legion Hall #101. Any questions, or to reserve a spot, email Clint at fair@phsc.ca. Until the event, a poster is pinned to the top of this … Continue reading →

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oh to be square …

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Okay hardware fans, at left is a late 1950s Minolta Autocord camera riding on the success of the famous Rollei of the time. Our 2026 events are moving swiftly along. Scheduled next is our popular annual July event, the … Continue reading →

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flights of fancy

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. While this October 1958 photo of a helicopter atop a mountain in a snow storm is far too new for collecting, some collectors relish photos from the 1800s that show various airplane configurations as the craft evolved. While perhaps … Continue reading →

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break time

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Many old photo collectors specialize in industrial or outdoor images. Such images are harder to find, as the vast majority offered seem to be portraits – some even of famous people. While this photo c1957 is rather new to … Continue reading →

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out with the old …

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … and in with the new. Many image collectors strive for special photos other than the common place portraits – like outdoor, or industry images. Bell was turfing the old ‘C’ carrier for the new ‘N’ carrier around the … Continue reading →

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the gang’s all here …

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Later in the 1800s when CdV sales began to fall off, larger size cards were created (like larger smartphones today). The cabinet card shown here was large enough to allow small groups to be easily seen. In this example, … Continue reading →

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