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.
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The Journal – 2023
The 2023 New England Journal of Photographic History celebrates PHSNE’s Golden (50th) Anniversary. Heavily illustrated with photographs from the Society’s archives, the issue describes the formation and evolution of the…
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Crista Dix, Executive Director of the Griffin Museum of Photography, Explores Current Trends in Photography
Crista Dix will delve into emerging photographic artists, AI and digital manipulation, and more.
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Hasselblad Superwide
Produced from 1954 to 1959, the Hasselblad Superwide is described as an extremely effective tool for industrial, architectural, and press photographers needing to produce top-quality images that do not look like ‘wide-angle’ pictures.
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Bibliographies by William S. Johnson
William S. Johnson has produced a detailed annotated biography and an annotated bibliography, both of interest to collectors.
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It’s PHSNE Holiday Party Time! Ft. Annual Show & Tell
Watch the recording of our December 2024 meetup, featuring the PHSNE annual show and tell!
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Eho in Stereo—Dual Lens Cameras
Learn more about the two of German camera-maker Eho-Altissa’s models: Eho Stereo Box the Eho Altiflex.
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Jesseca Ferguson’s Anthotypes: New Work in “Green Photography”
Driven by her deep concern about the ecological impact of her craft, artist Jesseca Ferguson started experimenting with the anthotype. This is an early photographic method which uses only plants and the sun to produce images on artist’s paper.
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PHSNE Member Loves LomoGraflok 4×5 Instant Back!
PHSNE member Ryck Lent tests the LomoGraflok 4×5 Instant Back, sharing his results and some tips for using it.
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Walker’s Pocket Camera: A Big Boost to Early Amateur Photography
Learn more about William H. Walker and his box-form single exposure camera.
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Vladimir Khazan Reviews Major Advancements from 185 Years of Photography
Since ancient times, chemists, physicists, mathematicians, and others were involved in discovering various methods of capturing and saving images. PHSNE’s October program is dedicated to the 185th anniversary of photography.
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Adam Davis Introduces Black Magic
September 2024 speaker, Adam Davis, will shares how his project, Black Magic, came to be, its progress, how to deepen your relationship with collaborative practices, and the importance of bringing Black stories to the forefront of the fine art world.
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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.
