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educating photographers

Toronto. In the days of film, many cameras came from Europe or Japan. Photographers used the information booklet that came with the camera – often written by folks definitely not use to English – for education. Photographers resorted to books … Continue reading

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A is for Auction …

Toronto. … B is for Bargain, C is for Collection, D is for Digital, E is for Excitement, F is for Film … and the alphabet goes on. One thing is for certain – you will enjoy the coming Auction by … Continue reading

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Gary’s next CAMERAMA show is April 23rd

Toronto. Our good friend Gary Perry writes, “Our next Camerama Camera Show is next month: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 Time: 10am – 3pm “Please see attached flyer for details or go to our website or Facebook page. [Click icon at left … Continue reading

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lots will get hammered this spring

Toronto. Okay folks, time to get over this nasty March weather and think about auctions and cameras and stuff! Our spring auction this year is on April 30th BUT at a slightly later time (so you can catch an extra … Continue reading

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a bank clerk makes good

Toronto. When Englishman Richard Maddox discovered a dry plate process fast enough for use in a camera, he set in motion many things including the shift in technological revolution from the old world to the new. During the 1870s in … Continue reading

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Gary is at it again …

Toronto. Our good friend, Gary Perry, sent a note the other day. In the note Gary says, “Happy New Year! We are happy to announce our next Camerama Camera Show! “Camerama Camera Show “Sunday February 05th 2023 “Japanese Canadian Cultural … Continue reading

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getting to know you

Toronto. In the days of print, camera makers, photographic chemistry manufacturers, studios, etc. used printed media to promote their wares. In fact George Dunbar has used the various magazine ads and articles of yesteryear as a source of photographic history. … Continue reading

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still into analogue (a.k.a. film)?

Toronto. After nearly 20 years of serious digital technology, many folks still enjoy the mystique of analogue (film). The folks at Lomography know this! For 30 years now they have offered cameras and films for the niche enthusiast. A recent … Continue reading

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and where will you be on December 17th?

Toronto. Our next auction is Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall #101 on Lake Shore Boulevard West in Long Branch (South West Toronto). Pictures of sample lots will be posted as available.

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shining Leitz on the human condition

Toronto. Before photography, we relied on paintings and sketches, like those of Hogarth in 18th century London, to depict the human condition. Later in the 19th century when photography found its legs, some enterprising photographers, like Mathew Brady  (American civil … Continue reading

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