Tag Archives: Digital

calculating

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who have delved into lens design in even a small way recognize the Gauss design. Before computers, lens design was calculated manually by mathematicians called (oddly enough) ‘computers’. This practice predated photography and lasted into the … Continue reading →

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shine a light on me

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. When film/plates were the way to go, ISO (ASA) ratings on the media were so slow professionals and advanced amateurs used studio lights (or flash) to soften shadows and allow a smaller lens stop. Kids of today using digital … Continue reading →

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ladybug, ladybug, fly away home …

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we once chanted as children spotting the tiny little beetle. In this case it is an opportunity for film fans to try out the 110 films once again. Chloe, down in the Big Apple emailed recently that … Continue reading →

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digger o’dell

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. About six or seven years ago, we received a new variety of Milkweed – Cinderella Swamp Milkweed. When it first produced blossoms (attracts Monarchs each fall) it also attracted wasps. This variety turns out to be safe with butterflies. … Continue reading →

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giving a raspberry …

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Photos like that at left (but much older than c2004) are suitable for any photographic collection – perhaps in a sub-set titled fruit, berries, bugs, insects, etc.. This critter was found wandering around my raspberries one year (the canes … Continue reading →

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send in the clowns …

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The photo at left is much too new to be collectible. In the 1970s/1980s the CNE offered to ‘paint’ a child’s face in a clown disguise (perhaps the CNE offered this feature in other years both earlier and later). … Continue reading →

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fall fair time …

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Okay gang, it’s fall fair time again. See John’s poster below for details. Want a table? Give Mark a call at fair@phsc.ca.

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all in a row

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Many collectors specialize in various kinds of old photos. Some like group photos and the gear used to take them. A cropped wide angle shot, a panoramic shot etc can record a large group of people. A great source … Continue reading →

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camera art

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors search diligently for pristine copies of select cameras. Other versions and less pristine versions are also collected and later sold to upgrade the collection. Some collectors – not just camera folk –  also like a piece for display, … Continue reading →

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a window on things

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC welcomes all photographica collectors. While we focus on Canadian studios and contributions to photography, we are world wide in our interests. The society was formed in the fall of 1974 and became active the following year filling … Continue reading →

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