Film Shooters Meet - April 30th in Toronto

[CGW]

With things rolling, does anyone have any other site/location/event suggestions for the GTA and beyond? Might be a good idea to compile an alt/backup list.

 

[David William White]

Well, last year naeroscatu (Mihai) and I did Ward's Island one afternoon, and that was a great outing (ferry ride, quaint cottage community, skyline, docks, boats) but we never got to the old lighthouse. That's on my list to do again. And you can bring a bike, if you've got one.

Out my way, for airplane buffs, there's the Warplane Museum, and they're cool with tripods and such. The flowers will be blooming (if anyone shoots colour) at the RBG soon.

I'm sure there is lots to see up in the KW-Guelph-Milton area, even the Conservation areas, but I don't know what's there.

 

[silentworld]

Thanks for organizing this. I will try to make it to the Toronto gathering. As for other sites in Toronto, we could also consider U of T's historical downtown campus and Black Creek Pioneer Village up at York University. Both are very good for historical stuff.

 

[hpulley]

The Warplane museum is great! I have to take some rides this year too!

 

[JohnMeadows]

I will do my best to get to the April 30th event (I'm in a community theatre production in May, so it may conflict; won't know until I get that week's rehearsal schedule).

I've heard that the streetcar museum in Milton is good for photos as well, rust, weathering etc.

Really looking forward to the meet-up! And I agree with keeping things informal!

John

 

[hpulley]

Yes, the electric railway museum is a lot of fun. We could certainly do that for part of it. Nearby is also Rockwood Conservation area which has a ruined mill, potholes and caves, small manmade lake and river.

 

[wonderlustking]

IM IN

 

[CGW]

Yes, the electric railway museum is a lot of fun. We could certainly do that for part of it. Nearby is also Rockwood Conservation area which has a ruined mill, potholes and caves, small manmade lake and river.

Fergus/Elora before the summer crowds descend?

Not sure if the Ag Museum in Milton is open regularly.

 

[hpulley]

Fergus/Elora before the summer crowds descend?

Not sure if the Ag Museum in Milton is open regularly.

Elora sadly is mostly ruins these days too... then the gorge and the quarry, lots of good choices.

 

[darekj]

I am in for April 30th.

 

[naeroscatu]

I've been to the Distillery District few times and it was always crowded. I'm yet to come out of there with a keeper; perhaps I have to change the way I look at this subject, perhaps focus more on people rather than buildings. That will dictate what camera I will bring along. I'm split between a rangefinder such as Konica Auto S2/ Canonet QL17 GIII (less flexible) or my Pentax Spotmatic SP with 24/ 28/ 50mm Super Takumar lenses (more flexible). Very exciting. Look forward to meet you all there.

 

[CGW]

I've been to the Distillery District few times and it was always crowded. I'm yet to come out of there with a keeper; perhaps I have to change the way I look at this subject, perhaps focus more on people rather than buildings. That will dictate what camera I will bring along. I'm split between a rangefinder such as Konica Auto S2/ Canonet QL17 GIII (less flexible) or my Pentax Spotmatic SP with 24/ 28/ 50mm Super Takumar lenses (more flexible). Very exciting. Look forward to meet you all there.

Know what you mean. It's usually a zoo and the Brickworks can be worse. Today would have been great with snow and no crowds! Kensington/Chinatown/Spadina are other options--still crowded but with some room to move on sidestreets. Maybe we should be thinking about alternatives?

 

[David William White]

When: April 30th, 2011
Time: 1:00pm
Where: The Distillery District (People, Buildings...) meeting at Balzac's Coffee and Roastery

I'm looking forward to it! Been there a few times but I always find some new angle to work. Last time, I worked the perimeter and found some interesting things that made nice prints.

Balzac's makes a great latte as well, so see everyone there!

D.

 

[Uncle Bill]

Put me down for a strong maybe for all the dates depending how my schedule shakes out.

 

[naeroscatu]

I have no intention to change the Dist location. I was just thinking outloud. I love challenges so see you there

 

[David William White]

No worries...I know what you mean. I usually go with the view camera, but I'm likewise thinking about going fast and light with a rangefinder.

...I was just thinking outloud. I love challenges so see you there

 

[CGW]

Distillery should be fun. Like David, I've had better luck around the edges and checking out the less obvious corners. Will probably bring a Bronica SQ-B and an F3 or N90s. Mamiya RB67 if I have a large breakfast and/or stay home the night before...

 

[Axle]

This is awesome! Seriously all this positive feedback is making my week!

As for cameras, hm, I'm thinking my Contax G2 with the 45mm lens, maybe my F3 with the 50 1.4 AI-S, and the Rollei. Not to mention a handful of film.

 

[Uncle Bill]

I have no idea what camera/s I'll pack with me, maybe my Rollei and a FM2 or perhaps just a pair of F2s.

 

[David William White]

When: April 30th, 2011
Time: 1:00pm
Where: The Distillery District (People, Buildings...) meeting at Balzac's Coffee and Roastery

How to get there:
The Distillery District is located at Trinity & Mill Streets, the 72 Pape Bus at Yonge & Front will take you right past the main Entrance, Balzac's is located right along that main section.

I hope to see a lot of you there! Feel Free to Bring friends, this is an informal event, so no need to RSVP!

Just a bump.

Also upcoming (May 15th) is the PHSC fair at the Soccer Centre on Martingrove. See http://phsc.ca/camera/?page_id=396.

Then on Saturday May 21st, I've planned a shoot at Hamilton Harbour for all those that can come out. I'll start a new thread shortly.

 

[naeroscatu]

I've been at the last camera show in Thornhill last Sun; my wallet is still bleeding but I closed few gaps in my collection.
Nice spring schedule ahead. I will do my best to show up on all these events. Thanks for the heads up David.

 

[Uncle Bill]

I scooped up a minty Rolleicord IV up at the Thornhill show for $220. In fact I'm using it this weekend.

 

[Vilk]

There's been a fat sign on Balzac's door for the past couple of years--"Photography strictly forbidden." Not that it ever stopped me, the place has some great light in the afternoon (not at 1 o'clock though).

I want to see their faces when we descend on them with forty smoking barrels!

 

[CGW]

There's been a fat sign on Balzac's door for the past couple of years--"Photography strictly forbidden." Not that it ever stopped me, the place has some great light in the afternoon (not at 1 o'clock though).

I want to see their faces when we descend on them with forty smoking barrels!

That's only 20 TLRs...

 

[David William White]

When: April 30th, 2011
Time: 1:00pm
Where: The Distillery District (People, Buildings...) meeting at Balzac's Coffee and Roastery

How to get there:
The Distillery District is located at Trinity & Mill Streets, the 72 Pape Bus at Yonge & Front will take you right past the main Entrance, Balzac's is located right along that main section.

I hope to see a lot of you there! Feel Free to Bring friends, this is an informal event, so no need to RSVP!

Bump. Two weeks!