The Ikonta 521/16—its Predecessor and Successors
Manufactured by Zeiss Ikon of Germany from 1948 to 1953, the Ikonta 521/16 is a folding camera that produces twelve images, 6x6cm, on 120 roll film.
Deardorff and the Kodak Colorama Display
Ken Hough shares how he learned that Deardorff made the big, heavy cameras Kodak used to shoot the Kodak Colorama.
PHSNE is on Summer Break!
PHSNE activities and virtual meetings will resume in the fall.
PHSNE Field Trip to View Robert Frank and Todd Webb Exhibit: June 15
PHSNE is taking a field trip and you’re invited! On Saturday, June 15th at 1:00 P.M., PHSNE colleagues will gather at the Addison Gallery on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Together we will enjoy a self-guided tour of the exhibit, Robert Frank and Todd Webb Across America, 1955.
Black Image Center Preserves L.A. Black History with Maya June Mansour
Maya June Mansour is a photographer and producer with roots in Black America and the Middle East. Her work, primarily using analog photography, explores themes of spirituality and justice.
PHOTOGRAPHICA 91: Ultimate FAQs
What is Photographica? Why would I want to attend? Here’s all the info you need about the biggest photo and camera show in New England.
Snap Shots April 2024
PHSNE’s April 2024 edition of snap shots features all the need-to-know details about Photographica 91, info on the best local and online photography exhibits this spring, and more.
Snap Shots March 2024
PHSNE’s March 2024 edition of snap shots features articles about Deardorff cameras, the Fujifilm X-T2, MFA exhibit titled Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party, and more.
Snap Shots February 2024
Check out PHSNE’s February 2024 edition of snap shots to learn about the Zenobia C folding camera, how two archivists curated one million newspaper photos, and more.
Snap Shots January 2024
Check out PHSNE’s January 2024 edition of snap shots to learn about the Pony Premo 6 to be auctioned at Photographica, info about the MFA exhibit that explores photographers’ studios, and more.
Snap Shots December 2023
The December 2023 snap shots includes: celebrating PHSNE at fifty—an intro to PHSNE President John Felix’s presentation discussing the society’s origins and how it evolved over the years, and much more!
Minolta CLE Interchangeable Lens Rangefinder
Introduced in 1980, the Minolta CLE featured aperture priority automation with an electronic shutter based on the Minolta XG-E/XG-7 circuit design.
6 New England and Online Photography Exhibits Not to Miss in Spring 2024
Catch these exhibits at the MFA, MASS MoCA, and more.
Photographica 91: Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9am-4pm (Auction to Follow)
Photographica is New England’s largest trade show for images, antique and modern film cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment and ephemera from the 19th-century to the present day.
MFA Boston Exhibit Features Women of the Black Panther Party
Stephen Shames has been the official photographer of the Black Panther Party since his student days at the University of California, Berkeley. Twenty-seven are on display at the Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts in an exhibit titled Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party. Plus, more exhibits ending soon.
Fujifilm X-T2: A Digital Gem to be Auctioned by PHSNE
For a change of pace, the featured camera is not an antique film camera but a near-contemporary digital camera, a Fujifilm X-T2, donated to PHSNE. It will be auctioned on eBay as of March 1st, 2024. The eBay seller ID is phsneusa.
March 2024: Ken Hough Highlights Deardorff Cameras
Join PHSNE for a fascinating presentation from with Ken Hough. Ken is an expert on all things Deardorff. He writes, “I have been around Deardorff Cameras nearly 37 of my 53 years. I bought my first Deardorff at a studio sale in 1971 for $15.00!”
Snap Shots November 2023
The November 2023 snap shots includes: an introduction to Rob Niederman’s presentation on exploring the detours in the evolution of photographic technology, info about an exhibit at the Boston Athenaeum, and more.
Celebrating Photographer Annie Powell
Annie Powell spent five decades, 1892-1942, photographically documenting life in Lowell.
February 2024: Curating One Million Newspaper Photographs with Trenton Carls and Maegan Squibb
Head Librarian and Archivist Trenton Carls and Photo Archivist Maegan Squibb were the driving forces behind Above the Fold: The Photographers of the Gloucester Daily Times, 1973-2005, on display at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, MA.
One Member’s Treasure: Zenobia C
Manufactured by Daiichi Kogaku of Japan, the Zenobia C is a 6 x 4.5 folding camera. It has an uncommon rapid shutter copied from the German Compur.
Pony Premo 6 To Be Auctioned At Photographica in April
(UPDATED) One important function of PHSNE is to help find good homes for items people donate, many of which are valuable and/or have interesting histories. The Pony Premo 6 is…
In Search of Information About Curtis Prints
PHSNE recently received the following inquiry: “I have two Edward Sheriff Curtis prints (1998) that were sold through the auspices of PHSNE with a note indicating the original sale signed…
January 2024: It’s Members’ Time to Be in the Spotlight! Watch the Show and Tell
It’s time for a show-and-tell! Check out the recording of the January 2024 virtual meeting, where PHSNE members had the opportunity to share a camera, a story, a favorite image or images, and more.
100 Years of 16mm Film—With Safety First
Home Movies: A History of the American Industry 1897-1979, by Alan Kettelle This year marks the 100th anniversary (July 5, 1923) of 16mm movies. The most significant features of the CineKodak 16mm system were safety film and B&W reversal film.
8×10 Deardorff Camera Auction at PHSNEUSA on eBay
This month’s featured auction at phsneusa on eBay is a serious piece of photo history: an 8×10 Deardorff view camera with a Symmar-S 5.6/300mm lens
December 2023: PHSNE at Fifty
Watch the recording of the December 2023 meeting. John Felix, current President, discusses PHSNE’s origins and how it has evolved over 50 years.
The Reflex Korelle & The Rise of the 6×6 SLR
The Reflex Korelle was an early 6×6 SLR with interchangeable lenses. It was widely-copied and spawned the Praktisix, Pentacon Six, and the Pentax 6×7.
Yosooi no atae: Fashion and Vernacular Photography in 20th Century Japan
Japanese fashion tastes and vernacular photography during the 20th century seen together offer a rare view into Japanese culture, patterns and silhouettes that combine both traditional and Western-influenced clothing
November 2023: Rob Niederman Explores Early Photo Detours & Dead Ends
In his presentation, Rob Niederman, collector and historian specializing in pre-1900 American wood & brass cameras and accessories, shows and describes some lesser-known designs that might be considered perplexing and even outlandish by today’s standards.