Tag Archives: film

use da fixer

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The first successful photographic processes used a weak salt solution as a fixer. Earlier experiments showed silver nitrate solutions reacted to light and could record scenes, BUT the silver nitrates quietly turned the whole medium dark. There was no … Continue reading →

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stop already!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. We know how to begin film or paper developing – just pour in the developer. But how do we stop the process? The sensitive media absorbs the developer so even draining it off or removing the media won’t stop … Continue reading →

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doin’ it in the dark

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Robert

Toronto, When light sensitive media were very slow and insensitive to the lower end of the spectrum (reds, oranges), the photographer’s eye could judge a fully developed image by subdued light or reddish illumination. About a century ago, flexible roll … Continue reading →

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a touch of plastic

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The folks at Lomography are offering a simple film camera complete with a roll of their colour film (positive or negative) and a clear waterproof housing good for about 10m depth. Their press release states, “Dear Film Photography Friends … Continue reading →

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just before dawn

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Hard on the heels of its ISO 8 monochrome film, Lomography has announced Babylon – its ISO 13 film, another dark, moody monochrome beauty with marginally softer contrast. If you are into film, take a close look  at what … Continue reading →

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a plethora of polaroids

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Every collection needs at least one Polaroid camera – I have two personally. And thanks to innovators in Europe and Japan, Polaroid colour packs can still be found. If your collection  suffers the  lack of a Polaroid camera – … Continue reading →

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a little less Horace …

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. If you are not heading to the West coast in April, perhaps another show on the same date of April 19th will help. About two hours west of here in London, Ontario, Maureen and Ron Tucker are hosting the … Continue reading →

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Horace said it best

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The American New Yorker said, “Go West, young man…”, a recommendation recently repeated by Tonchi Martinic in his email on the Vancouver Camera Show. So if you plan to visit Vancouver, or find yourself there in late April, enjoy … Continue reading →

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nailed it! March 15, 2020 DEFERRED!!!

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Auction time again. We hold our consignment auction March 15, 2020 at the usual location in Long Branch (SW Toronto to all readers). IMPORTANT NOTICE: OUR AUTION THIS SUNDAY IS OFF AND DEFERRED UNTIL LATER THIS YEAR – PASS … Continue reading →

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red sails in the sunset

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The energy of light depends on its wavelength. The higher (shorter) the wavelength, the more energetic the light. Visible light runs the gamut from reds to deep blues and purples. The beginnings of photography used media barely sensitive to … Continue reading →

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