Tag Archives: film

the cost of convenience

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. I have posted previously on film vs. digital and its consequences. Since photography was created in 1839 until digital technology went main stream, family ‘snap-shooters’ and amateur family historians could save photographs in an album or shoe box to … Continue reading →

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fond memories

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar recently sent me an email regarding this Kodak ad in the April, 1956 issue of Popular Mechanics. It brought back many memories. I used all the films noted at one time or another. As far as I … Continue reading →

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remembering DuPont photo products

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. We all remember Kodak products and most will recall Ansco and Ilford photo products. But do you remember the other products like those made by DuPont – both film and paper? I did a post on Dupont the summer … Continue reading →

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a treasure from my collection

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. At some point when the late Bill Belier became editor of Photographic Canadian, he started this column. In issue 30-3 dated November/December 2004, under editor the late Bob Lansdale, Bill has written, “A Short Survey of Some Earlier Medium … Continue reading →

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Auction May 5th 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  Get ready for our Spring 2024 Auction tomorrow, Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the usual venue BUT at the slightly later time (see poster) – free parking [OVERFLOW AT GO TRAIN LOT JUST … Continue reading →

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when art and science collide

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. This post is about 3D, not media nor lenses nor cameras, all of which also benefit from scientific analysis. In the days of film and glass-plates, the angle/distance between our eyes was used to create two images – one … Continue reading →

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London air

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Okay folks, the famous London show for this spring is on Saturday, April 20th this year so scoot down the 401 and pick up some neat goodies for your collection and/or user gear! NEW LOCATION FOR 2024: Westview Baptist … Continue reading →

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the camera that wasn’t there

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. The production and sale of dry plates brought with it a different kind of camera,  one that could be handheld (by steady hands) or even worn rather than requiring a special support like a tripod. These cameras, especially those … Continue reading →

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Camerama April 28, 2024

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Gary Perry sent me this message recently: “Please note that our next Camerama Camera Show is coming up on Sunday, April 28, 2024. See flyer [above] for details. “Now in our 28th Year! “Same great location and … Continue reading →

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this is where I came in …

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. As kids, we sometimes missed the start of a movie at a Saturday matinee. The solution was simple – we sat through the second running until we saw what we had missed, then left … As a kid, on … Continue reading →

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