Tag Archives: lenses

a gaggle of cameras

Toronto. The cameras at left were photographed by our late editor Bob Lansdale at the fall fair in 2008. Bob’s collage made the cover of our journal (issue 34-3). Bob write’s “The selection of interesting cameras arrayed on our cover … Continue reading

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multi-tasking over a century ago

Toronto. Around 1900, a rare Goerz combination camera/opera glass/field glass was sold. The gadget, made in Berlin by C P Goerz, was not very popular at the  time. Similar gadgets were created and sold both before and after. As opera/field … Continue reading

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a photographer’s dream

Toronto. PHSC member Ed Warner wears a lot of hats. Our past-president and all around helper is also an accomplished craftsman with a toolroom in his garage. Over the years Ed attended the various fairs and picked up many items … Continue reading

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what ever happened to …

Toronto. As you browse the old photos at our fairs, do you ever wonder what happened to the people you see? The image at left is from a dry plate I bought some years ago at one of our fairs … Continue reading

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June Bug

Toronto. Entomology is the science of bugs. An offshoot of photography is close-up shots of bugs and bug parts for books, magazines, education, study, etc. Each spring we experience white grubs just below the surface. Skunks consider them delicacies and … Continue reading

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smoke and mirrors …

Toronto. The Young-Helmholtz  theory of colour with three different wavelengths of rays in various combinations became the standard means to create colour images – even today in the digital world. Different camera designs were touted to place the three unique … Continue reading

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fair is fair, my friend …

Toronto. … so come on down to the Trident Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Free parking, modest admission (students free), and good food. Plus  you can meet and greet old friends while you add to your collection/user gear! What … Continue reading

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not waiting for Godot …

Toronto. … but waiting for the PHSC Spring Fair. With apologies to Sam Beckett. Now our Spring Auction is over you have another chance to add to your personal collection/user gear (or both). Collectors and users alike are welcome at … Continue reading

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easil for you to say

Toronto. Get ready for this Sunday! It’s the PHSC spring Auction. Get ready for some great lots to fill the holes in your collection and user gear! The attached post here gives both information and a slide show of lots. … Continue reading

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an amazing place

Toronto. Close your eyes. Now think of all the amazing places you’ve been.  One such place is  Legion Hall 101 on the Lake Shore just west of highway 27 in Long Branch on the afternoon of Sunday, May 5th. At … Continue reading

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