Tag Archives: film

bulking it up

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. In a recent auction, there was a memory of a by-gone era. One lot featured a couple of Watson 66 bulk film loaders. The one on the left of the large image appears to be a 1950s era loader … Continue reading →

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elephants have them too

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Be sure to visit our 9th TRUNK SALE this coming July 14th at our usual location – Trident Hall, 145 Evans Ave, Toronto. It will be held outdoors in rain or shine. Choice locations on first come, first choice … Continue reading →

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a day to remember

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. This past Sunday was a warm, sunny, and cheerful day. It was also our annual spring fair and for the first time in a long time I missed it (my wife is recovering from surgery). Fortunately, my good friend, … Continue reading →

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be wise, digitize

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. No need for such a slogan today – EVERYBODY went digital (there are still some niche players that insist on  the beauty of the old film technique). In the film era every photo was carefully framed and shot. A … Continue reading →

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springing the BIG ONE

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Some things change, some don’t! We have held the spring fair for over 40 years now. Come on down to the Trident Hall in south Etobicoke (south-west Toronto to visitors) and see what you can add to your personal … Continue reading →

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war and home: talks by Palu and Lagler

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Robert

NEXT MEETING: Wed May 15th, 2019 Photography, War and Alternative Narratives – Louie Palu. Louie discusses his experiences as a war photographer. Click the PHSC News page 2 icon attached at left for details. The Golden Age of Super 8 … Continue reading →

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roll your own

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. When film and 35mm cameras were all the rage, a significant savings could be realized by buying bulk 25, 50, or 100 foot rolls of 35mm film, In the darkroom, the film roll was placed in a light tight … Continue reading →

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a head for news

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. In the 1950s TV was rapidly taking hold as a source for daily news (not the mess of so called “entertainment” we see today amongst the plethora of commercials). Newsreels of the day were shot on film in clips, … Continue reading →

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analog (film) delights

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. PhotoEd magazine has just issued a paper version of its Spring/Summer 2019 issue. This issue uses film as a theme “the resilience of analog” If you want even more of the theme topic, editor/publisher Rita Godlevskis has also produced … Continue reading →

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London Vintage Film Camera Show

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. One of the better shows west of here is the London Vintage Film Camera Show. Just a couple of hours away by car on the 401, the next show is in a few weeks on Sunday, April 14th from … Continue reading →

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