Tag Archives: Leica

The Fall Fair is Over Now

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. A hectic few days resulted in a smooth transfer from the Soccer Centre, our home for the past few years, to the Trident Hall, our new home for the foreseeable future. Mark Singer bought and installed one ramp for … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Developments

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. One winter in the early 1960s, the brother of a buddy’s girl friend had the misfortune to lose his car through the ice in Kempenfeldt Bay, Barrie. Weeks later, my buddy called me to see what I could do … Continue reading →

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Leica celebrates 100 years – II

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar once again points to the Gardian for a new twist on celebration of the revolutionary little camera’s first century. While the design was noted in January, 1914,  it took another decade before the camera was marketed. The … Continue reading →

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Leica Shop in Vienna sold

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. I received an interesting email tonight from Stephan Musli in Vienna. He announced the sale by Peter Coeln of his majority interest (nearly 75%) in the well known Leica Shop, Leica Store and WestLicht Photographica Auctions to Leica Camera … Continue reading →

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PHSC Newsletter 14-3

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. This newsletter announces our coming Trunk Sale this Sunday. Editor David Bridge and  journal editor Bob Lansdale have gone out of their way to make this another exciting issue for all who collect and enjoy photographic equipment and images. … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Trunk Sale – Sunday, July 13, 2014

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Robert

Our Summer Trunk Sale will be held  Sunday, July 13th. Rain or shine… and it ends in time for FIFA enthusiasts to see the final game later that day!

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PHSC Auction SUNDAY, March 23, 2014

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, March 23, 2014. Our Annual Auction is coming this Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion 101 in Long Branch. We are constantly improving the event to make it run smoother and and effectively for both buyers … Continue reading →

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Auction March 23, 2014

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, February 3, 2014. Doug Napier announces the next PHSC auction this coming March 23rd, 2014 at the Legion Hall in Long Branch just west of the foot of Brown’s Line (Highway 27). This is a very popular auction featuring … Continue reading →

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Leica celebrates 100 years

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, February 2, 2014. Thanks to George Dunbar for reminding me with this article from The Guardian in the UK that the industry changing Leica was born 100 years ago last month on January 21, 1914. When Oskar Barnack first constructed … Continue reading →

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Show and Tell 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 2013 ANNUAL SHOW AND TELL In a few short weeks it will be time again for our  popular Show & Tell evening. Members bring all sorts of unusual items for show and possible identification. … Continue reading →

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