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1 of 6 PAGES The PHSC E-MAIL Volume 4-1, Supplement to Photographic Canadiana, May 2004 The Photographic Historical Society of Canada

LATEST NEWS WARNING Ð LAST CHANCE: CHANGE OF to be in the PHSC Directory. Renew membership now, Update the data LOCATION for correct listings or JOIN right SPECIAL MEETING at The Ryerson Gallery away. We will publish this summer. 80 Spadina Avenue, suite 305, Toronto (north of King St. on west side) 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Ð artist’s comments at 8.00 PM th Wednesday, May 19th Meeting

Our President Mike Robinson will host a special unveiling of an exhibition anniversary of over 50 of his modern 300 at the Ryerson PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY Gallery in Toronto. This is Mike’s first OF CANADA solo show History in the Making: 1974 Ð 2004 Contemporary Daguerreotypes. Note that this is a different location than usual Ð 80 Spadina Ave., suite 305. Location/Date/Times PHSC Monthly Meetings Mike has gained a well earned international reputation for his skills are held on the third Wednesday from and artfulness in making modern September to June in the Burgundy images and is called Room of the North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario. upon regularly to give lectures, demon- The meeting officially begins at 8:00 p.m. strations and workshops in the United but is preceded by a Buy & Sell and social States and Canada. His high standing gathering from 7:00 p.m. onwards. For in early photographic processes sees information contact the PHSC or Clint him as a teacher at Ryerson University. Hryhorijiw, 68 Waterford Dr., Toronto, ON, Be sure to visit the Ryerson Gallery M9R 2N6, Phone (416) 240-1927. by Saturday, May 15th to witness the exhibit: Securing the Shadow: 19th MIKE ROBINSON Programming Schedule: Century Daguerreian Treasures consisting of selected images from the May 19th, 2004 Howard and Carole Tanenbaum ÐÐCHANGE OF LOCATIONÐÐ Collection. Mr. Tanenbaum is one -Mike Robinson previews his solo exhibition of modern daguerreo- types at the Ryerson Gallery, 80 Spadina Ave., Suite 305, 7:00pm. May 30th, 2004 -Mark your calendars for the annual PHSC Spring Fair at The Soccer Centre, 7601 Martin Grove Rd., in Woodbridge, Ont.10 AM til 3 PM June 16th, 2004 -Program to be announced of our own PHSC members who FOR THE LATEST PROGRAM UPDATES specializes in antique images. The CHECK THE PHSC WEB SITE AT two exhibitions, together, offer a rare opportunity for Toronto area residents http://www.phsc.ca to gain insights to the art produced by this unique photo process. TO CONTACT THE PHSC VIA E-MAIL The exhibitions have been organized by students in the "Curation and Preservation" [email protected] course at the School of Image Arts, Ryerson University, under the direction of Susanne Jeffery. Gallery hours are: Wed. to Sat. 12:00-5:00 PM.

THE PHSC E-MAIL 1 VOL 4-1 MAY 2004 WE RECOMMEND YOU READ THE COMPLETE PROGRAM REPORT AT WWW.PHSC.CA/HENRY.HTML

OUR APRIL MEETING by Robert Carter Seven years ago, Jorge DaSilva Sensors consist of an array of colour images Ð sufficient for human joined Henry’s in Toronto where he light sensitive cells. Most DSLRs use vision.The low end consumer cam- currently is the Dean of their School CCD or CMOS sensors that are like eras offer only JPEG files. of Imaging. Jorge based his talk on the autochrome plates of a century his half-day seminar called the ago with a tiny colour filter over each The image information from the “Digital SLR & Scanning Primer.” cell (). Fuji uses hexagonal cells sensor is recorded in a unique for- instead of the traditional rectangular mat in the BEFORE it is con- When deciding what camera or allowing a 50% greater effec- verted to a JPEG or TIFF file. This scanner you wish to purchase, tive resolution. RAW format varies by manufacturer. understanding the claims made The information has no prepro- by manufacturers cessing of any sort applied to it can be a dizzying experience. in the camera. The RAW files Jorge put us through a fast- can be read and modified only paced lecture, hitting the broader by high end programs such as issues in selecting digital cam- Photoshop. RAW format can be eras, including the buzz-words read but not saved by image and their significance. software and is considered the same as a film negative Ð not Engines. Consider the digital easily manipulated for unlawful camera as a tool with two purposes. ‘engines’ Ð a camera engine, with the traditional controls for DSLR . A compari- /focus /, and son of current DSLR cameras a digital image processing shows the efforts of manufactur- engine consisting of the image ers to differentiate their products sensor /CPU /software /memory by lens design, sensor size and /display. Briefly, the sensor type, operation speed, ergonom- replaces the film, the CPU & ics, body construction, colour software translate the signals space, light sensitivity, etc. The from the sensor and control the examples shown by Jorge had camera functions, the memory sensors ranging from 4 to 6 stores the images captured by megapixels in resolution. the sensor, and the display is a viewing screen. Instant feedback Film and Print Scanners. is a big factor in the popularity of Jorge wrapped up with a brief digital technology. discussion of scanners - high end flat bed and the specialized Jorge compared consumer- Jorge DaSilva of Henry’s negative scanners. He gave the level ‘point & shoot’ cameras to more impression that flat-bed vs. negative expensive digital SLR (DSLR) cam- Another unusual sensor is the scanner was much like the eras. Both categories have reached Foveon CMOS which is like the mod- Consumer camera vs. DSLR com- a point where the resolution (around ern day tri-pack colour film. The parison where the dynamic range, 6 megapixels) exceeds the needs of Foveon sensor has three separate low image noise levels, and opera- most users. Emphasis is now usabil- layers, each one sensitive to a differ- tional speed favoured the negative ity and image quality. ent colour of light (RGB). To date, the scanner over the flat-bed trans- Foveon has been adopted only by parency scanner. Noise & Dynamic Range. The Sigma, a relatively minor player in better image quality of the DSLRs the DSLR market. stems partly from the use of physi- cally larger sensors.These result in a File Format. Traditionally, digital wider dynamic range with better cameras and scanners store images shadow and highlight detail com- in JPEG or TIFF files. The JPEG, bined with less noise. with lossy compression (some infor- mation is considered redundant and Dust. The consumer cameras discarded during the compression with a permanently mounted lens process), creates a smaller file while are sealed from dust. The DSLRs the TIFF, with lossless compression, LANSDALE BY ROBERT PHOTOS offer interchangeable lens Ð and creates larger files but doesn’t lose direct access to the sensor by dust. image detail or create artifacts Audience members posed questions to (noise). Both formats create 8 bit Jorge on cameras at end of the meeting.

THE PHSC E-MAIL 2 VOL 4-1 MAY 2004 PHSC Special Auction Distributes Collectibles Kicking off our 30th Anniversary Celebrations Some 225 lots of photographica from the estates of several past members were disbursed back to the collecting world during our Special Auction Sale. This event helps mark our 30th Anniversary since the Society’s founding in 1974. There were bargains galore to those who recognized the prizes within the offerings. PHOTOS BY ROBERT LANSDALE BY ROBERT PHOTOS

The Auction crew who volunteered their services are commended for run- ning a very smooth show. Work entailed sorting and identifying all items well before reaching the auction floor as well as the visible labour during the after- noon of bidding and banter. Happy faces of the winning bidders reflected their satisfaction with items. The photo at left with auctioneer Larry Boccioletti calling for bids represented the quality and variety of cine equipment offered.

PHOTOGRAPHIC CANADIANA CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS raphy up to 1900. The encyclopedia presents 650 main entries of 1,000- IS IN THE MAIL Encyclopedia of 19th-Century 5,000 words on individuals, equipment PHSC members can look for- is to be published by and techniques, artistic movements ward to receiving their next issue of Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & and criticism, development of the com- Photographic Canadiana Vol 30-1 in Francis, London, and the editors are merce of photography, types of pho- the next few days. The 20 pages fea- seeking contributing authors from a tography, and surveys on development ture: The restoration of The Eastman variety of academic backgrounds, of photography. For guidelines see: including fine arts, social history, and No 1; the finding of a http://www.routledge-ny.com/ncpho- history of technology. The 3-volume Halldorson Portable -powder tog/ or email to Sally Barhydt, reference will bring together informa- unit; Pinhole Day results and a Routledge Ref: 19cphotog@taylo- tion on the art and science of photog- Second Look at Tank processors. randfrancis.com.

THE PHSC E-MAIL 3 VOL 4-1 MAY 2004 the center of the tank. Closing and A SECOND LOOK by Robert Lansdale locking the covers, knurled knobs on the side are wound to pull film and apron (together) into the central The articles in Photographic est based on correspondence and chamber. When complete, the spool Canadiana Vol. 29 No. 2 and No. 3 on extra information. We’ve added to box is removed, replaced by a sliding the developing tank, which included the story in our May/June issue cover and the casing containing the the fact that the daylight processing which is in the mail to members. film is immersed in a tank of developer. tank was invented by Canadian Arthur McCurdy in Baddeck, Nova Lindsay Lambert of Ottawa sent It is interesting that the Standa Scotia, sparked considerable inter- copies of the Ensign Catalogue No. 9 uses a plastic apron with raised for the United Photographic Stores sides just like the Kodak processor. Ltd. (Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, A specification included in their Toronto and Vancouver). Listed is patent refers to Patent No. 5504 of the Standa roll film daylight develop- 1893 in which a film coating machine ing tank (four sizes) which matches outputs coated film to a canvas band to British patent #11,162 of May so that when rolled, did not stick 1908. The patent was issued to J.W. together. Such “previous art” may Meek and D.B. have broken the Kodak hold. Thomas. Lambert has one of these small neat tanks that require less developer than other standard tanks. The roll of film is placed into a Eastman Kodak carried the spoolbox developing tank frenzy to another which is then level when they brought out the slid onto a VELOX Developing Machine for hinged door prints in late 1904. Kodak felt it was with an open- “…a natural result of the success of ing to the inte- the Kodak Developing Machine.” By rior of the tank. winding a crank, the print was pulled A plastic into the processor by rollers, passed apron, edge-trimmed with a rubber through the developer then exited for strip, is fed into a slot in the casing- fixing. It was only illustrated for one wall until it reaches the spool-box year in the Eastman Kodak cata- . There, apron and film logue, so it couldn’t have sold well. leader are attached to a spindle in Any sample would be a rarity.

G.P. Lowery of Cumbria, England sent interesting colour reproduc- tions of developer packaging which we were able to construct into miniature boxes. The photo (at right) shows a Kodak Developer box and a Primus Tank Powder box (for Klimax and Carbine Tanks).They are 2 3/4” x 2” x 1 1/2” Each would contain six developer powder packets as seen in the second photo- graph. PHOTOS COURTESY M. COURTESY PHOTOS LAMBERT LINDSAY

THE PHSC E-MAIL 4 VOL 4-1 MAY 2004 SUNDAY, MAY 30th, 2004

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THE PHSC E-MAIL 5 VOL 4-1 MAY 2004 Coming Events GALLERY OF HONOUR AWARD FOR 2004 May 16th, 2004 (Sunday), The During our recent Toronto Old Book & Paper Show will Annual General Meeting, be held at the St. Lawrence Market, Mr. Ed Warner was pre- 92 Front St. East, (at Jarvis), Toronto. sented with the PHSC 10 AM to 5 PM. Over 40 Antiquarian Gallery of Honour Award book dealers. for his distinguished and continuing service to the May 28th, 2004 (Friday), The Ohio Society. Ed is our First Camera Collectors Society stage Vice President and has three days of events starting with a been heading up the Friday evening program with speaker annual and special auc- James L. Lager ÐLeica: Past, Present tions during the past few and Future, then A Show & Sale on years. President Mike Saturday 10am to 4 pm and finishing Robinson made the pre- up with a Photo Auction on Sunday, sentation. Look for a spe- 10am to 3 pm. All events at Holiday cial article in the forth- Inn Columbus East I-70 at Hamilton coming Photographic Rd. Call for information (740) 393- Canadiana that reveals 1314 or [email protected] Ed’s talents as a master May 30th, 2004 (Sunday), Annual craftsman in restoring PHSC Spring Fair will be at The cameras. Soccer Centre, 7601 Martin Grove Rd. Woodbridge. Opens 10am. For table registration contact Mark IMAGE Singer, (905) 762-9031 or Advertisements [email protected] EXPLORATIONS - EAST Members are invited to submit one free adver- 2004 June 1, 2004, Take in the famous tisement to the classified section of each issue, Bièvres Photo Fair at Bièvres (near limit 50 words, used at the editor’s discretion. Those seeking photographic Paris, France). Check for details at training in depth from top profession- www.foirephoto-bievre.com/eng- als, can look to this five-day retreat lish.htm at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON from Sunday August 22 to October 3rd, 2004 (Sunday), The Thursday August 26, 2004. Image annual PHSC Fall Fair will change its Explorations-EAST has lined up location as it moves closer to the city. teachers with proven skills both as Public transportation and ease of professional photographers and as parking have been considered in educational leaders. Andre Amyot, selecting facilities. Wait for details. Doug Box, Brian Lee, Jeff Lubin, October 24th, 2004 (Sunday), The Craig Minielly, Don MacGregor, Ken 33rd Annual MiPHS Photographica Sklute and Eddie Tapp constitute the Trade Show will again be held at roster of international instructors. Programs are a mixture of lectures, Novi, Michigan. See their website at Wanted as above www,miphs.org/ labs, marketing, hands-on demon- Lorne Shields has a passion for strations that cover Photoshop, Bicycle, Cycling and Motorcycle pho- Contemporary Weddings, Tricks of WELCOME NEW MEMBERS tos Ðany memorabilia from the 1860- Digital Imaging, Children’s and 1955 era. Contact: (905) 886-6911 or Signature Portraiture. Shared cam- A few more collectors have [email protected] pus accomodation turns the open joined our ranks since our last com- Wanted evenings into lab/gab sessions. munications. We would sincerely Michael Gilbert needs a 16.5 inch welcome into our ranks the following On campus accomodation for the DAGOR lens for his 12 x 20 inch view four nights and meals is $345.00 new members: Joseph H. Smith, (or banquet) camera. Actually, he wants Bryan Beatty, Josh Morden, Horst Cdn while the Course registration is it for panorama scenics in Hawaii. $625.00 Cdn for single instructor. Kammerer, Brad Kenny and Dr. Spread the word if you know someone Zissis Parras. May they all enjoy the Check details of the courses and who might own one. Contact via e-mail registration at their web site: sharing of mutual interests with their at [email protected] or leave a mes- fellow collectors. www.imageexplorations.com or sage with Al at (416) 923-1995. call (416) 410-8666.

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