Franklin Eaton: 1940s Maine through the Photographer’s Lens
Take a trip to 1940s Maine through photographer Franklin Eaton’s lens.
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Inside the Univex Mercury II: Design, Features, and Legacy
Explore the Univex Mercury II, a half-frame 35mm camera with a unique movie-camera-derived shutter and interchangeable lenses, surprisingly sophisticated for its age.
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Beautiful Tools: A Photographer’s Evolution with Charles Baldwin
Charles Baldwin explores the cameras, techniques, and tools that shaped his artistic evolution, from early film to digital hybrids.
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The Ansco Memo: America’s First 35mm Still Camera
Explore the history and design of the 1927 Ansco Memo, a pioneering American 35mm camera known for its compact build and clever film advance.
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Holiday Show-and-Tell, Annual Meeting and Election
The annual PHSNE holiday show-and-tell is almost here. Find out how to sign up for a spot.
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New Bedford’s Waning Days of Whaling: The Photography of Albert Cook Church
Discover the photography of Albert Cook Church, who capture the final days of the whaling industry in New Bedford, MA.
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The Polaroid Big Shot: Andy Warhol’s Portrait Camera
Discover the Polaroid Big Shot, the simple 1970s portrait camera made famous by Andy Warhol and still sought after by collectors today.
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The Transatlantic Trade in Photographic Materials During the 19th Century
Art historian Katherine Mintie explores the 19th-century transatlantic trade in photographic materials and its impact on early American photography.
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Mercury Camera Battery: Issues and Solutions
PHSNE Board Secretary Larry Woods explains the challenges of mercury batteries in vintage cameras and explores modern replacement solutions.
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Vladimir Khazan Introduces Dr. August Nagel: Inventor, Innovator
Watch Vladimir Khazan’s PHSNE talk on Dr. August Nagel, visionary engineer behind the Kodak Retina camera.
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Historical Photo of October 2025: Horses vs. Streetcars in Adams Square, Boston
To kick off our new monthly historical photo feature, let’s taking a look at this interesting shot of Bench Car #1906 in Adams Square of Boston.
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Block Parties, Open Houses, and More: What’s New in the World of Vintage Cameras and Photography
If you’re looking for the best of the best in photo events this fall, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a vintage camera enthusiast or just getting started, these happenings are sure to delight and inspire.
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Beyond the Canonet: Why the Olympus 35 SP Stands Apart
Explore the Olympus 35 SP, a classic 1970s compact rangefinder celebrated for its sharp lens, spot metering, and timeless design.
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Printing the Unseen: Fungi as Material, Method, and Metaphor
In Beyond the Eyes, artist Yuqi Liu uses microscopy, handmade paper, and printmaking to explore the hidden worlds of fungi.
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Enjoy Your Summer — PHSNE Will Be Back Soon!
Every year, PHSNE takes a break for July and August — that means there will be no meetings or events during the summer months. But fear not, we’ll be back…
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Topcon RE / Super D SLR — the Best Camera to Never Make It
Take a look at the rugged Topcon Super D, a cult-classic 35mm SLR once used by the U.S. military and prized by collectors.
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Athenaeum Exhibit Features Wild Flowers
The Boston Athenaeum is hosting Wild Flowers of New England, featuring images by Massachusetts-based photographer Edwin Hale Lincoln. His efforts over more than thirty years were dedicated to documenting and…
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Cynthia Motzenbecker on Real Photo Postcards
Join PHSNE for a talk with longtime collector Cynthia Motzenbecker as she shares her surprising journey into the world of real photo postcards (RPPCs).
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The Fascinating Legacy of Auguste Bertsch’s Chambre Automatique
An $81 antique find became a $27,000 sale when Paul Laidlaw discovered a rare 19th-century Chambre Automatique, the first sub-miniature camera
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Safeguarding Our Stories: How to Protect Photographic Archives from Climate Disasters
Climate disasters put photo archives at risk. Explore the growing challenges in preserving our visual history and efforts to protect it for future generations.
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Basic Camera Repair with Carl Mastandrea
Carl Mastrandea will share his methods for basic camera repair and cleaning. He’ll also discuss tips and tricks for refurbishing antique cameras.
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Photographica 92: Saturday, April 26, 2025 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.
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Leica MDa Repurposed from Scientific to Street Photography
The Leica MDa, originally used for biomedical, industrial, and government applications, is a street photographer’s dream when paired with a wide angle lens.
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Archivist Annie Sollinger Discusses the Paul Rheingold Collection
Annie Sollinger will share her experiences working with the Paul Rheingold Collection, which contains over 55,000 photographs.
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The Journal – 2024
The 2024 New England Journal of Photographic History (Issue #182) features five detailed and richly illustrated articles, including two pieces linked to the late 19th-century Pictorialist movement in photography. One…
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Remembering Michel Auer
PHSNE notes, with sadness, the passing of Michel Auer (1933–2024) on October 22nd.
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The Purma Series
Purma brand cameras were 127 roll film viewfinder cameras with innovative gravity-controlled shutters. Learn more about the different models.
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Handmade and Small Edition Books with Barbara Bosworth and Emily Sheffer
Artists Barbara Bosworth and Emily Sheffer discuss their work with Dust Collective, a publisher specializing in small-edition, handmade photography books.
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Heyday of Spirit Photography
The rise of the spiritualist movement fueled the popularity of spirit photography in the 19th century. These ghostly images were usually produced through creative use of multiple exposure.
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Cherry Picking: The Cherry and Sakura Series Cameras
In 1902, Konishi (now Konica) introduced the “Cherry Portable Camera,” the first Japanese-produced end-user-oriented camera. Later, in 1931, the company would release the first of its Sakura series.
