Tag Archives: cameras

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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never too late …

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … to start a collection. While the very old and very rare cameras and images may be priced a bit too high for your pocket, there are many others that are still reasonable. Digital cameras are now decades old … Continue reading →

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double play …

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as they say in baseball when two runners are eliminated at once. In our case, we have two events at once!  Our famous Spring Fair opens at noon today, and issue 26-3 of our newsletter was released on … Continue reading →

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nearly here …

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Well, our Spring Fair on May 24th is almost here! See you tomorrow afternoon! At left is a movie projector from Montreal in our 2005 Spring Fair. The photo was taken by the late Bob Lansdale. While we can’t … Continue reading →

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can you hear it?

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. It’s coming! It’s coming. The famous PHSC Spring Fair on May 24th is almost here. It will be like Christmas in July with all kinds of photographic goodies on display. Come down to the Trident Hall and enjoy the … Continue reading →

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okay gang, let’s go to the fair

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Lordy, Lordy, it’s that time again! In just a few more days (on the 24th), the PHSC will host its 51st spring fair. An extravaganza of photographica ephemera for those who collect old cameras and accessories, or old photos, … Continue reading →

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spring time, fair time …

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. For 51 years now, the PHSC has featured its Spring Fair. The fair tables are filled with photographica of one style or another. Visitors can rapidly expand the size and interest of their collection with a sharp and thoughtful … Continue reading →

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… now divide by 16, and …

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. For over 30 years now, light values have been of little interest, especially to those brought up on digital technology. Built-in metering and very fast sensitive media automatically compensate for light levels allowing the ‘photographer’ to concentrate on framing … Continue reading →

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