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ever see an ‘ugly duckling’ camera?
Toronto, I received my copy of the MiPHSC Photogram (53-4, Winter 2025) a few weeks back. In it was an article by Rob Niederman (known for his collection and knowledge of cameras) titled “My Collection Has An Ugly Duckling”. Join … Continue reading
a man and his collection …
Toronto. We collectors often seem too busy to notice others. In issue 26-2, editor Bob Lansdale used this photo of past president Les Jones and just some of his collection at the time. Les was a professional sports photographer specializing … Continue reading
… memories …
Toronto. Editor Bob Lansdale came up with many ideas to promote our 25th Anniversary, especially for the journal. One idea that popped up in issue 25-5 was to have some long time members write about the society or collecting as … Continue reading
latest Graflex Journal now published
Toronto. In a recent email Ken Metcalf, editor of the Graflex Journal, tells me the latest 2025 issue is now available. Back issues (both the older Graflex Historic Quarterly and the newer Graflex Journal Quarterly) are available up to 2022 … Continue reading
describing those old collectibles consistently
Toronto. a big headache to camera collectors was describing an old camera in way that let a prospective buyers figure out the value when sight-unseen. Our exchange member, the LHSA (Leica Historical Society of America) had a particular challenge since … Continue reading
the happy wanderer …
Toronto. A couple of books are shown at left from an image in issue 23-4. At left is Watson’s 1922 book, Romantic Canada, and at right is Frances Rooney’s 1966 book about Watson titled, “Working Light: The Wandering Life of … Continue reading
remembering Jay
Toronto. Last century, one of the many members I enjoyed chatting wth at our monthly meetings (in person in those days) was Jay Jayavel. He was a quiet unassuming individual and easy to talk with. Sometime in 1998, I noticed … Continue reading
aptly chosen words …
Toronto. Various photographers have chosen to pick popular city locations which were photographed many decades ago, and show what they look like today given roughly the same field of view, etc. In our journal issue 22-1, the late Stan White … Continue reading
lets go to the parade …
Toronto. Ev Roseborough used this photograph as his cover shot on issue 21-4. Unfortunately he makes no other mention of the photograph in this issue ( eg. photographer (himself?), location, situation, etc.). Such a puzzle is common to Photograph Collectors … Continue reading
Graflex Journal 2-24
Toronto. I sure hope the turkey and trimmings are all digested by now! Those of you who collect/use large cameras, especially those of the Graflex persuasion are in for a treat. The second issue of the Graflex Journal for 2024 … Continue reading
