Tag Archives: film

shoot wide … wider … wider

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. These days through the magic of technology, 35mm SLR/DSLR cameras can use wide angle lenses of focal lengths unheard of a century ago. For example, this Canon lens (lot 101) is an amazingly wide 20mm lens! It is just … Continue reading →

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good old tilt and shift

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Back in the good old days of large format cameras, tilt and shift was de rigueur. After 35mm cameras took over, special lenses were designed with the T&S functions built-in. For example, Canon described a 35mm f/2.8 lens with … Continue reading →

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point to ponder

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  in the mid 20th century, the Exakta was a rare bird – a 35mm film SLR. The bright view was accomplished by a special waist level viewer, a fast lens and a mirror the size of the film frame. … Continue reading →

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Fall 2024 Auction (Nov 24, 2024)

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  Get ready for our Fall 2024 Auction on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the Legion Hall starting at 1:30 pm – free parking [OVERFLOW AT GO TRAIN LOT JUST WEST of HALL] and … Continue reading →

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today’s the day!

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Robert

It’s Here! It’s Here!  FAIR DAY Oct 20, 2024  Now the day is over  And the auction is drawing nigh … 

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let’s go to the fair …

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Not busy tomorrow (Sunday)? Come on down to the fall fair! This  next PHSC event is rapidly approaching (tomorrow, October 20th). There will be lots to see and things to get for your collection or user gear. While film … Continue reading →

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a plate full from France

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  At the fall 2018 fair we saw this unusual all metal plate camera, the Photosphere, made in France over a century ago (an even rarer stereo version exists, but it’s a bit, ummm risqué). The odd looking design accommodates … Continue reading →

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the BIG guns

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Our fairs often display a wide range of cameras – both in age and in size. Here at our spring 2017 fair is a table of c1960s large format cameras often used by professional photographers to get negatives suitable … Continue reading →

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a cluster of cameras ….

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. A shot of the Spring 1977 fair offerings. Taken in B&W and slightly toned. Be sure to visit our fall 2024 fair this coming Sunday, October 20th. Lots of things to see and buy for your collection (and user … Continue reading →

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a brassy idea

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Alexa Alexiades from Lomography sent me an email recently. Alexa says, “Following the success of our original Lomomatic 110 Camera, we’re proud to announce the elegant new Lomomatic 110 Bellagio [see image at left]. “This latest edition of the … Continue reading →

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