Tag Archives: lenses

thoughts on creating luddites

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  There are both good and bad for collectors and picture takers with the digital revolution in photography. Digital cameras are faster, smaller, and often just added on to smartphones. Sensors are far faster. Image viewing is near instantaneous as … Continue reading →

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our February 21, 2024 Show and Tell meeting

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Join us on the 21st at 8:00 pm for “The Photographica I Love: Show & Tell” and see what members bring from their collection. This is a traditional Show and Tell  but via ZOOM with selected members showing items … Continue reading →

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a vicarious trip to France – today

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. While you wait so patiently for our spring auction this coming May, why not visit an auction in Paris, France being held online until TODAY? I received an email yesterday morning from Christophe Goeury about an auction of cameras … Continue reading →

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remember when

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar sent me this shot of the Kodak Canada campus in Mount Dennis (now part of Toronto) around 1930. You can see the fields that are no longer empty. My uncle and my father had a garage (auto wreckers) … Continue reading →

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Camerama Feb 4, 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Gary Perry sent me this reminder recently: “Happy New Year Everyone!  Please note that our next Camerama Camera Show is coming up on Sunday, February 04, 2024. See flyer attached for details. Now in our 28th Year! … Continue reading →

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Estate Auction Fall 2023 – November 19, 2023

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto.  Get ready for our Fall Estate Auction part two! Date is tomorrow Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the usual venue BUT at the slightly later time (see poster) – free parking [OVERFLOW AT … Continue reading →

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history in 50-100 years

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The vast majority of photos taken today seem to be taken with a camera in the ubiquitous smart phone. Professionals and advanced (experienced) amateurs migrate to DSLRs or mirrorless cameras. Software makes the technical aspect of photos almost perfect. … Continue reading →

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it’s camerama time again

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our friend, Gary Perry, is hosting a November CAMERAMA show. Gary writes, ” Hello Everyone!  Please note that our next Camerama Camera Show is coming up on Sunday, November 12, 2023. See flyer attached for details. Same great location … Continue reading →

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it’s a fair a day this Sunday

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. This Sunday is a red circle day on your calendar! It is our Fall Fair – the Big One – for 2023. Come out and enjoy the friendship and the chance to acquire a rare or not so rare … Continue reading →

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celebrating niche enthusiasts

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. You may have noticed that a small group of photographers continue to use film, preferring its ambiance  over digital technology. It may be a novelty to you having old technology linger on, but this has occurred over the centuries … Continue reading →

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