Tag Archives: cameras

you can get any lot you want …

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. At our Feb 15th auction. An example is this package of 4×5 film by polaroid (lot 462).IMPORTANT: OUR Jan 25th AUCTION WAS RESCHEDULED TO FEB 15th DUE TO BAD WEATHER. Cameras and lenses old and newish are featured in … Continue reading →

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for medical apparatus collectors…

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … an electrifying experience! In the last century inventions and innovations exploded. And with no pressure to ‘prove’ any advertised claim, it was a wild west show to make a buck. This led to many odd ball gizmos and … Continue reading →

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mostly brass and glass

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  In the 1800s brass was often used to manufacture scientific instruments (like microscopes) as it was easy to machine, stable, and inexpensive. A natural follow on was early small brass cameras and  brass mounts for photographic lenses. More commonly … Continue reading →

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Feb 15, 2026 Museum Auction Part 2

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Robert

IMPORTANT: OUR AUCTION WAS RESCHEDULED TO FEB 15th DUE TO BAD WEATHER. Toronto.  NOTE THE NEW DATE. Part 2 is coming fast – our 2026 Museum Auction Part 2, Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at … Continue reading →

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I wonder what it’s worth?

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. For many years, the definitive price guide to old cameras was McKeown’s, Issue 26-3 announced the arrival of the 11th edition of the famous guide: “We’ll finally see the all-new McKeown’s Price Guide in January 2001 at a hefty price of $125 US for the … Continue reading →

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December 2025 (25-12) PHSC News

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Seasons greetings, all! The cover quietly covers the holiday season.  Once again, this issue is a delight to the eye – all 16 pages. Editor Gunn out did himself doing a fine workup for the season. This issue includes … Continue reading →

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Museum Auction Pt 2 – Feb 15, 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our first 2026 event is our February 15, 2026 Museum Auction, Part 2 featuring more lots from the Sherman Hines Museum plus other estate items. Sorry, no consignment lots. Questions? Drop auctioneer Clint a note at auction@phsc.ca. The yellow … Continue reading →

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old (and large) studio cameras and supports

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. In an earlier post I mentioned Neil Fox and his interest in old wooden cameras. An example of his work is shown in the December 31, 2025 post (A Colourful Lecturer). Neil (see left) attended our fall 2000 fair … Continue reading →

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the fair of fairs

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Mid last century ANY photographic related product worth owning was first announced at Photokina in Germany. In issue 26-3 (Nov 2003) member Gunter Ott wrote an extensive article on Photokina after his visited the fair’s 50th anniversary, held in … Continue reading →

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Frank’s cameras

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. It’s a new year and a post on an article in a new issue – issue 26 – issued under the very capable hands of editor Robert Lansdale. Both Bob and wife Marge are now deceased. Both were retired … Continue reading →

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