Tag Archives: cameras

chasing storm photos …

Toronto. One interesting category of old photos are those displaying storms. For all the 1800s and early 1900s, Our sensitive media were likely far too slow to capture storms as they occurred. More often the aftermath was captured. At left … Continue reading

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my lord …

Toronto. I often thought a sub-set of old photo collections could be religion – buildings, people, artifacts, etc. An example is this c1968 shot of St Joseph’s Oratory on Queen Mary Road at Cote des Neiges in Montreal. This remarkable … Continue reading

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it’s a small world after all!

Toronto. The image you see at left is the 2005 winner of Nikon’s Small World competition. The competition is open to all for macro images shot through a microscope.  The photo is a magnified view of a house fly head … Continue reading

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everyday, it’s getting closer …

Toronto. … our fall  fair, of course! The fair arrives on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 at the Trident Hall in Toronto’a west end. Lots to see; lots to buy. A great opportunity to add to your collection. Free parking at … Continue reading

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it’s fall! it’s CAMERAMA time!

Toronto. Hey gang! Gary’s show for the fall is this Sunday, September 28th!

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rise up, rise up

Toronto. A sub set of old images are transportation photos – cars, bicycles, ships, trains, etc. – and hot air balloons. The image at left is just balloons at a child’s party. In our 2025 events you can find all … Continue reading

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asleep in the deep …

Toronto. Fall is here and it’s time to go to the fair. Our next 2025 event is our famous fall fair, October 19, 2025. Details are in the July PHSC News newsletter (issue 25-7). There will be lots of interesting … Continue reading

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an exciting century anniversary

Toronto. 1999 was an exciting time in photography. Digital technology was underway and taking on the mantle once proudly worn by film. That year, however, Kodak Canada was stilll in Kodak Heights and a major presence in Canadian photography. CKC … Continue reading

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July 2025 PHSC News issue 25-7

Toronto. Well Patrick did it again! This issue is a real gob smacker! Click on the icon of the cover at left to snag a copy.  This is the seventh in an eye-appealing series of monthly newsletters by  Patrick Gunn … Continue reading

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thoughts on cameras

Toronto. An article in Digital Camera World out of England called, “I left my compact camera in the hotel and shot Sweden with my phone” resonated for me. The photographer had traditional digital cameras along, but settled for his two … Continue reading

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