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eye of a hawk | phsc.ca
Brownie Hawkeye Flash cameraToronto. Traditionally, the day after Christmas is calledboxing day. It was a day to give gifts to the poor. Later on, the day became known for its wide spread sales. As time passed, many sales on other days were called ‘Boxing Day Sales’ – or even weeks.It wouldn’t be b
’twas the night … | phsc.ca
… not even a mouseToronto. … before Christmas … asClement Mooresaid in hispopular Christmas talefirst published in 1823.I didn’t have a decent mouse shot so these hamsters in a Dektol tin will have to do. I took this photo at home in a Montreal suburb in the early 1970s with a Leica M4Enjoy Christma
so last century! | phsc.ca
ad for Christmas gift ideas in 1948 from KodakToronto. Last century nearly every kid remembers getting a camera or camera kit for Christmas (most likely a Kodak). Today kids will still ask for gifts, but not for a camera or camera kit. Instead, top of the list would be their own cell phone – and a
will that be matt or glossy? | phsc.ca
Old Spaghetti Factory, Toronto c1979Toronto. In the early 1950s I was a member of our high school camera club. At the time we could buy a single sheet of 8×10 double weight Kodak photographic paper for a dime. If we washed and dried the paper (after exposure from the enlarger of course) the surface
to hell and back | phsc.ca
first TH&B train to arrive at Dundas, Ontario Station (1895) – courtesy of Hamilton Public Library ArchivesToronto. In the heady days of railway travel there were many railroads operating. On such railroad was theToronto, Hamilton and BuffaloRailroad with headquarters in Hamilton. My friend’s grandf
I met a camera that wasn’t there … | phsc.ca
Mathieu Stern’s example of a ‘fake’ camera photo (courtesy of PetaPixel website)Toronto. We have all (well some of us) heard about artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the amazing job they can do to create a photo. They can also create photos of cameras that were never made!ThePetaPixelsite shows
Christmas a century ago | phsc.ca
Enemies taking a break at ChristmasToronto. Our erstwhile historian and good friend, George Dunbar, discovered this photo from theLACin ‘The Lake Report‘ and shared it with us.It shows the two sides inWW1taking a break and celebrating Christmas together. One soldier is taking a photo of friends and
just another ad for the Beacon II | phsc.ca
a 1948 ad for the Beacon II with synchronized flashToronto. George Dunbar came across this ad in Popular Mechanics for July 1948 and shared it with us. I did a couple of posts on this typical box camera and its predecessor (both dressed up to look like the popular minicams). Thepost on the Beaconis
our AGM and December Show and Tell | phsc.ca
Toronto. Come out and see what members bring from their collection. We will have a brief Annual General Meeting (AGM) hosted by Clint followed by the traditional Show and Tell with selected members showing items and briefly describing them (or asking for more information).If you have any questions,
Edward and the Giant Camera | phsc.ca
Casa de Vecindad, D.F. 1926 from the Aperture book.Toronto.Edward Westonwas an iconic American photographer. In 1973 Aperture printed a massive coffee table size book called, “Edward Weston: Fifty Years” with many of his famous prints plus a biography by Ben Maddox. You may be able to see a copy via
the man from T.M.K. | phsc.ca
Fan Ho – approaching shadow, 1954.Toronto. While searching for photographic historica, George Dunbar came across the works of a Chinese (Hong Kong) photographer,Fan Hoon the South Korean website called, “Public Delivery“.George writes, “Some wonderful ‘street photography’ in China byFan Ho. He has
Auction this Saturday December 17, 2022 | phsc.ca
poster for our estate auctionToronto. Winter is in the air and we are holding our INDOOR AUCTION on SATURDAY, December 17, 2022 down in the Long Branch area of Toronto at the usual venue – free parking and free admission.This Estate Only Auction will feature –rare items anduser itemsfor both film a
taking its measure | phsc.ca
Spring 1948 ad for a GE PR-1 hand held light meterToronto. While browsing for photo history material, George Dunbar spotted this May 1948 ad for a GE PR-1 selenium exposure meter and shared it with us. To separate the GE meter from others, it was advertised as having a ‘memory’ long before solid sta
grainy days | phsc.ca
Robert James Wallace – Plate VII from “The Silver ‘Grain’ in Photography” by Robert James Wallace, The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. XX, No. 2, Sept. 1904, pp. 113–122, Chicago.Toronto. In film photography,grainis the ‘clumping’ of metallic silver created by the development of exposed silver halides.
calling all cameras | phsc.ca
article about a camera and a portable radio combinationToronto. Antherfaux pasin North American camera sales. An article in the April 1948 issue of Popular Mechanics touted a case that carried a small camera plus a ‘portable’ battery powered radio.Smart phone users may relate to this story but the b
MiPHS journal -The Photogram | phsc.ca
A Kinnear plate camera c1860s from the Niederman collectionToronto.MiPHSis a photo collecting organization in Michigan. They publish a quarterly journal (The Photogram) available to all MiPHS members in pdf file or hard copy versions. Please note that The Photogram is copyright 2022 by MiPHS as its
32 Boo Boo by Zoom | phsc.ca
Toronto. a small meeting this time. Celio was tied up with Christmas grades so Clint organized our 32nd executive meeting via ZOOM on Wednesday evening, December 7th.Our March 2017 Spring Auction was held here in Long BranchPlease note, the PHSC Newsletter still needs an editor. Nevertheless, if yo
bowl on | phsc.ca
a still shot from an article in the April, 1948 Popular Mechanics magazineToronto. Here’s one way to take a neat video of a bowling strike. The technique can be used in other sports too. George Dunbar, a retired cameraman for IBM here in theBig Smoke, used this technique (totally unrelated to the Po
a few of my favourite things | phsc.ca
from the August 2022 article by in The GALA Herald (Hamilton)Toronto. Photo books and coffee – what’s not to love? Many of my books are about photography: its history, its cameras, its technology (film), etc. And we begin each morning with a cuppa.After visiting Hamilton (the west end of our ‘golden
a portrait for peanuts | phsc.ca
1986 portrait of Chas. Schulz by Karsh – now in the NPG, WashingtonToronto. A portrait captures not only the subject, but the ‘essence’ of the subject. It is a rare attribute for a photographer.Yousuf Karsh in Ottawawas one such photographer known world wide for his arresting portraits of the famous
bridging the gap | phsc.ca
Samuel Dixon walking over the gorge on a tight rope c1890 courtesy of Brock University ArchivesToronto. Niagara Falls has always been an attraction – one way or the other. InFebruary, 2011, we were enchanted by a talk on Niagara given by Dr Norman Ball. His talk was titled, “Niagara Falls: A Story o
the sky is falling … | phsc.ca
1906 article re Wollensak’s solution to media insensitivity to blue lightToronto. … or so saidChicken Little in the Children’s fable(I learnt the English version … ). For many years film and glass plates were basically insensitive to blue light (orthochromatic) so clouds and sky exposed for the land
dancing with mr stanhope | phsc.ca
an array of Stanhopes courtesy of the Collectors Weekly websiteToronto. Did you know that microfilm images have been around since the beginning of photography? The role of John Dancer is recorded on theCollectors Weekly websiteunder an article called, “Royalty, Espionage, and Erotica: Secrets of the
making a brighter day | phsc.ca
adding needed light for action shotsToronto. In today’s world of smart phone ‘auto everything’ cameras, it is hard to imagine sensors so slow that sharp outdoor action shots are a no-no. But in the late 1940s, colour film was just that. Its sensitivity was abysmally slow.Portraits and landscapes wer
getting to know you | phsc.ca
Kodak Canada WebsiteToronto. In the days of print, camera makers, photographic chemistry manufacturers, studios, etc. used printed media to promote their wares. In fact George Dunbar has used the various magazine ads and articles of yesteryear as a source of photographic history. City directories, n
when we thought ten pounds was light … | phsc.ca
A fall 1947 article on side flash activated by on-camera flashToronto. In this day of smart phones, it’s hard to imagine an accessory that was about 10 pounds in weight and a six inch square ten inches high with a flashgun stuck on the top and a tripod thread stuck on the bottom. …Worse, the accesso
send in the cameras … | phsc.ca
Kiev camera from earlier auctionToronto. … never mind, they are here! At our Saturday, December 17th 2022auction, of course. We are pleased to announce the live estate-only PHSC auction at the Legion Hall, Branch #101 just west of Brown’s line on the Lake Shore Blvd in Long Branch (Toronto).Typical
days of war surplus photo supplies and gear | phsc.ca
1947 Ad for a bargain 16mmLektro Jr cameraToronto. Some of us may remember the days when the local war surplus store had stocks of photo paper, film, chemicals, equipment, etc. at big discounts since the cost was already paid once by tax dollars.This November, 1947 American ad is for a Lektro Jr 16m
disappearing heirlooms | phsc.ca
My father on a bike, c1925Toronto. We have all seen Victorian Photo Albums chock full of CDVs etc. at fairs, auctions, and sometimes used goods stores. The albums came along around the mid 1800s when cheap CDVs became available and a place to store and view the photos was needed. Nowadays they are r
celebrity endorsements | phsc.ca
1963 ad using celebrities to endorse a camera – in this case a Miranda 35mm SLRToronto. In the early days of minicams, makers used explorers and others who demanded perfection under extreme conditions. Post war. celebrities became popular in ads as if they used the cameras shown. Naive folk seeing t
the importance of being fixed | phsc.ca
example of a photogram fromBritain.co.ukToronto. By 1802, the sensitivity of silver halides to light was known in scientific circles.Thomas Wedgwoodmanaged to make ‘photograms‘ – silhouettes on leather but could not make the photograms permanent. The delicate images – even kept in darkness – slowly
Our America by Ken Burns | phsc.ca
book by Ken BurnsToronto. I first learnt aboutKen Burnsvia iMovie. The Apple App had a spot for effects and even came with one – the Ken Burns Effect. Burns as a documentary photographer used his effect to zoom and scan stills in his videos to give a sense of motion.I was surprised to hear that Ken
a poet, a photographer, an author, a teacher … | phsc.ca
Stan White reads one of his books Nov 2022.Toronto. … and president of our Toronto branch 1985- 1987. Stan White at 93 has two more books to his name. Read more about Stan in thisHamilton Spectator/Toronto Stararticle byJeff Mahoney. Stan was our resident Stereo expert – along with the late Dr Bob W
still into analogue (a.k.a. film)? | phsc.ca
Celebrating three decades of LomographyToronto. After nearly 20 years of serious digital technology, many folks still enjoy the mystique of analogue (film). The folks atLomographyknow this! For 30 years now they have offered cameras and films for the niche enthusiast.A recent flyer from Lomography,
before TV; before video; | phsc.ca
a late 1947 ad for Revere 8mm home movie technologyToronto. … we had home movies. Originally 16mm, during the depression Kodak began selling 8mm versions and post war in a scramble to expand market size and improve image quality, Kodak moved to ‘Super 8’. In the late 1930s, Kodachrome first became a