2026-08-23 - Alta Foods Zone 1 Microfiche Cards

Microfiche cards are flat, 4x6 inch sheets of transparent photographic film that store dozens of miniaturized document pages. They work by using high-reduction photography to shrink text and images onto a grid layout, requiring a specialized magnifying reader or scanner to project and enlarge the tiny frames back to a readable size. Evolving from 19th-century microphotography, microfiche became widely used in the 1960s by libraries, government bodies, and businesses to save physical storage space.

These cards are labelled ALTA FOODS ZONE 1 PRICE BOOK, and span from January 7, 1985 to March 1, 1987.

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2026-03-10 - Welcome Message

Welcome to our Rehomed Photo Gear blog. The Edmonton Photographic Historical Society will assist anyone with rehoming any unwanted photo gear. Just contact us at info@edmphotosociety.ca , and we will take it from there. The following pages profile some of the items that we have helped to rehome over the years.

2026-03-11 – Canon EOS Rebel XS camera w/ 28-80mm zoom lens

The Canon EOS Rebel XS (introduced in the early 1990s as the EOS 500 or Kiss) is a lightweight, 35mm autofocus SLR film camera tailored for beginners. Commonly bundled with a 28-80mm or 35-80mm zoom lens, it features TTL phase-detection AF, a built-in flash, and multiple exposure modes, often powered by two CR123A batteries. Key Features and Details: Camera Type: 35mm Film SLR with Canon EF Mount. Lens: Often bundled with EF 28-80mm or 35-80mm lenses, providing standard zoom versatility. Exposure Modes: Features Programmed Image Control (Full Auto), Manual, and shutter/aperture priority modes. Shutter Speed: 30 seconds to 1/2000th of a second, with 1/90th flash sync. Performance: Known for being lightweight and user-friendly, suitable for entry-level film photography. Condition: Many available units are sold as "Renewed" or used, often tested for basic functionality. This camera is frequently recommended for t...

2023-03-31 - Argus C3 Colormatic Camera + Flash Gun

The Argus C3 Colormatic camera was produced between 1954 and 1958. It is a distinctive newer version of the iconic Argus C3 "The Brick" 35mm rangefinder camera originally introduced in 1939. When paired with its original flash gun, it forms a classic mid-century photography kit. Specifications: Argus C3 Colormatic Camera The Colormatic version introduced colour-coded markings on the dials to help users quickly set the camera for "average" subjects in bright sunlight. Lens : Typically equipped with a Cintar f /3.5 / 50mm coated lens, known for being surprisingly sharp despite its simple three-element triplet design. Rangefinder : Features a coupled, dual-window rangefinder system where you focus through one window and compose through another. Shutter : A manual leaf-type shutter with speeds ranging from 1/10 to 1/300 sec plus Bulb (B). Build : Constructed from heavy bakelite and metal, The Argus Flash Gun The Argus C...

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