Tag Archives: lenses

as easy as A…B…C…

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …A for Auction, B for successful Bid, C for Collect the bid – and bingo! your collection has added interest and charm. Each fall, we wrap up our annual events with the fall auction – this year on November … Continue reading →

Posted in auction | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on as easy as A…B…C…

60…, 60…, do I hear 70 ….

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …. is a familiar cadence to auction fans. And speaking of auctions, our final event for the 2026 season is our popular fall auction on November 22nd at Legion Hall #101. Join us and see what you can add … Continue reading →

Posted in auction | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on 60…, 60…, do I hear 70 ….

cannon shots

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. It is popular to trademark common words with unconventional spellings – Like  ‘Canon’ for ‘cannon’. Many photo fans recognize Canon cameras as potentially elite tools of the trade – but Canon also makes and sells other items like medical … Continue reading →

Posted in auction | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on cannon shots

our fall auction Nov 22, 2026

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Fresh from the fair in October, we host our annual fall auction in just a month on November 22nd. Please contact Clint at auction@phsc.ca for any details or to have items added to this or a later auction. Free … Continue reading →

Posted in auction | Tagged , , | Comments Off on our fall auction Nov 22, 2026

family gathering

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Well, we hope you enjoyed our fall fair event last Sunday. Up next for this year’s PHSC  events is our fall auction. A poster and lot photos will be posted to this site shortly. The auctions we hold are … Continue reading →

Posted in auction | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on family gathering

what’s a Tropical TECO?

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Glad you asked! It is one of the unusual (and rare) cameras offered today at our Fall Fair by Les Jones. It was once sold by  store and catalogue here in Canada by Eaton’s, now long gone ( folded … Continue reading →

Posted in fair | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on what’s a Tropical TECO?

did ja here about …

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …the guy who bought a Stereo Solograph camera at our fair on Sunday (tomorrow)? He found it at Les Jones’ table and snapped it up. The camera was made and sold by Anthony over a century ago. Anthony, later … Continue reading →

Posted in fair | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on did ja here about …

lazy days ….

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. My thanks to president Clint for sending a link to me for “17 of the funniest finalists in the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards” courtesy of Upworthy. The winner this year is the image at left taken in … Continue reading →

Posted in fair | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on lazy days ….

got any weed …

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …  photos that is. The photo at left of a seed pod and seeds from the common milkweed is a touch too recent to be collectible, but give it a century or so … Portraits are the most common … Continue reading →

Posted in fair | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on got any weed …

fair fun

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. As our fall fair date approaches, We asked exhibitors to send photos/videos of goods featured for sale. Les Jones sent this photo at left of a c1880 Photosphere camera as just one of a number of interesting  cameras he … Continue reading →

Posted in fair | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on fair fun