Tag Archives: cameras

treasure in the trunk

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our spring auction and spring fair can be seen in the rear view mirror, if you look carefully. The next PHSC event is in July: the Trunk Sale – held in memory of one of our founders, the late … Continue reading →

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goin’ to the fair …

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Today’s the day folks. Hustle on down to the Trident Hall and visit the PHSC spring 2023 fair. At left you see an executive of the PHSC photographing a young lady (that year we had a display as well … Continue reading →

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whatcha doin’ this Sunday?

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Like many of us, come on and join in at the Spring Photographica-fair! Meet old friends, get some added pieces for your collection, buy some stuff for your film or digital gear. Now that COVID is well on the … Continue reading →

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PHSC Spring Fair May 28, 2023

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Blow the moths out of your wallets and come on down to Trident Hall the last Sunday of this month and enjoy our photographica-fair! Our treasurer, John Morden whipped up this tasty little poster: The poster here is a … Continue reading →

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a fabulous fair month!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. At left is a shot I took about 46 or so years ago at our third spring fair held at Wellesley East and Yonge here in the city. It was an exciting time for our blossoming enterprise –  camera … Continue reading →

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a fair day in May

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I know it’s cold and wet this week, but in a few weeks the weather here will be warm and dry (hopefully). With warmer times in mind, we are looking forward to our spring fair this year. The really … Continue reading →

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Auction Sunday April 30, 2023

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto.  Spring is here and it’s Auction time again! Our spring INDOOR AUCTION is on TODAY, April 30th, 2022 down in the Long Branch area of Toronto at the usual venue BUT at a slightly later time (see poster) – … Continue reading →

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an instant collection

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Les Jones sent along an interesting note the other day from a Terry and Kim Kovel (the auction folks) newsletter. Dated April 12th, the Kovels article is called, “Take a Picture: More than 1,000 Cameras Found in Abandoned Storage … Continue reading →

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far, far, away

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. We have it soft today. Sources of photos, cameras, film, darkroom, etc. abound – like our auction this month. Today, film has largely been replaced by digital technology and the ubiquitous smartphone camera. Digital images give ‘instant gratification’. Little … Continue reading →

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it’s coming, it’s coming!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … and just what is coming, you may ask? THE PHSC SPRING AUCTION, that’s what. Keep an eye out for it. On Sunday, April 30th. Same place, slightly later time. We are back in person with a wide selection … Continue reading →

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