accessory to create in camera double/triple exposures 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 colour images on three different monochrome plates. A scheme to expose all three plates at once offered a way to capture colour photos of something in motion. A novel accessory using a similar idea was this 1956 gadget that combined two or three subjects on one film frame – stil ..read more

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Robert PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. Our May meeting was held via ZOOM last week.. PHSC newsletter editor Katrin Faridani  plans to issue the next newsletter in May. If you didn’t get your copy for April, drop me an email at news@phsc.ca to be added to MailChimp. Membership Secretary Lilianne Schneider sent two reports; Members not renewed and Members renewed. If you are on the ‘not renewed’ list, RENEW NOW to ensure you are notified when the next issue of Photographic Canadiana  is ready. See the MEMBERSHIP menu above and/or our PayPal but ..read more

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 our annual spring fair with open arms. Like the auction, there is free parking and good food. Unlike the auction, there is a small entrance fee (students excepted). Come on down to the “pierogi palace” on Sunday, May 26th and join in on the fun and excitement. Lots of tables and exhibitors with cameras, lenses, accessories, darkroom, studi ..read more

1956 advertisement for an accessory selenium light meter for a Leica camera. Toronto.  … Add-ons are always a way to increase sales/profits. In film photography add-ons or accessories, as they are often called, helped the photographer create better/different photos. In the mid 1950s built-in meters were uncommon yet an exposure meter was often necessary for the casual photographer to obtain decent results. The meters usually worked okay outdoors in sunlight but were woefully ineffective indoors or at night when exposure help was really needed. In the case of Leica, like many others, the ..read more

early 1950s snap shot showing effects of dust and hairs Toronto. … with apologies to Bill and his Lady Macbeth. Bill was born long before photography was announced. When the minicam became prominent in the mid 1930s, negatives were enlarged out of necessity. And the nightmare began. To darkroom photographers, tiny hairs and dust specks, were the nightmare. Static electricity charged the film strip of negatives and attracted tiny pieces of hair and dust. Special brushes, some even slightly radioactive, were sold to carefully ‘dust’ a negative in hopes of removing all these specks. Unfortunate ..read more

an Auction lot in this Sunday May 5th Auction 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. Come on down and see old friends while you savour our offerings! Remember there is food, free parking and free admission! The current forecast is rain in the morning – keep out of the rain and visit the legion hall 101 and our auction instead. With over 200 lots we will have something for everyone! The usual gang of enthusiasts wi ..read more

A cheap means to view the heavens with good resolution Toronto. My good friend and fellow PHSC member suggested this article, “Electronically Assisted Astronomy on the Cheap”. on the IEEE Spectrum web site. Photography of the heavens has been a valid branch of the art for many years. With the age of digital photography upon us, even amateur photographers with a thirst for astronomy can afford decent gear that will give good results. Have a read and think of the benefits from digital technology as well as the down side ..read more

photo – ML Antiques auction May 18th Toronto. Attention all image collectors: Michael Lehr at ML Antiques is auctioning off a collection of old photos, mainly American. Visit his MailChimp notice here for more details. The cut line for the photograph at left says, “Western Charm: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the Old West with items like a cabinet card of Geronimo. These Western-related gems add a touch of authenticity to [y]our collection.” After visiting our PHSC auction this coming Sunday, you can slake your thirst for Americana by viewing Michael’s offerings. The actual photos ..read more

A fine lawn. A fine dandelion in blossom. Toronto. It’s May 1st and all the flowers are beginning to blossom – some even last month. We know spring has arrived because the lawns are alive with flowers – dandelions. We notice many lawns sprouting these nasty beauties. We have dug out over 4,000 this spring, mainly from our lawn. The little plants are rather pretty at this stage – and free thanks to a prevailing northwest wind and an indifferent neighbour. The photographing of flowers is a common side venture of photographers as shown in the earlier post called “Night Flower” which covers an e ..read more

Nocturnal Botanical by SARA ANGELUCCI as exhibited at the STEPHEN BULGER GALLERY, Toronto. Toronto. Stephen Bulger has been a member of the PHSC from time to time. In Toronto, the CONTACT program features photography and photographic themes around the city each spring. This year, the Gallery features works by Sara Angelucci such as the Nocturnal Botanical series of photographs, one of which is featured at left. The gallery write up states, Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2-5pm Guided Tour of the Exhibition with Sara Angelucci: Saturday, May 4, 3pm Exhibition Dates: May 4 – June 15, 2024 ..read more