Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), April 29, 1981, p. 9

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ttrke ap to eq sales i HERALD Wednesday April Fig Camera buffs will enjoy this photographers paradise By CHRIS Herald Writer Hi there Grab yourself a coffee and relax Relax The mans daft I want to get this Interview quickly I have piles of work on my desk I missed break fast and I have to look forward to at least three hours of regional council In the after noon No thanks but maybe I will have a cup of coffee Hie big bearded fellow with the amiable Invitation for a Wednesday morning is Peter Moss a for many of Georgetown amateur and professional photographers The fellow who once worked for the photography depart ment at the local outlet and more recently behind the counter of on Street now holds fort at a camera store unique to North Hal ton Camera Exchange opened Its doors April I across from Build- AH on James Street As the name suggests if you have a good millimetre camera youd like to trade or sell come on In and lets talk turkey Everything we sell we warranty Mr Mosssaldover another cup of coffee We have things here for the snap- shooter or professional photographer A division of PCI Toronto Ltd Camera Exchange sells a wide variety of and Volgtlander equipment as well as Olympus Canon and Praktlca bodies and lenses While the sales and trades which can be negotiated at the shop are limited to the millimetre and larger format cameras the store offers other phlc services ensuring that theyre carried out quickly and to tbc customers satisfaction For Instance most cameras Acton Band horns in on new recruits Hoping to fill a number of vacancies in its membership the 109year old Acton Citizens Band Is launching a recruiting drive appealing to music lovers of most ages This brass and reed concert and marching band s a volunteer organization which has been in existence since 1B72 The band produces three major concerts each year In addition to attending parades for various functions It has many awards In competition at the Canadian National Exhibition Many members have enhanced their contributions to the band through an Instructional program for which instrumental tuition is free Most types of instruments arc Learners practise every Tuesday evening from to 10 p m at the Band Hall In Acton The band rehearses each Wednesday at the same time and place It is not necessary to be an Acton resident to become a member If youre interested please call bandmaster George Elliot 78 Bower Ave Acton at between Camera buffs from the ppulve to the avid photographer will enjoy snooping round the newly opened Camera Exchange on Georgetown J a me Street Managed by Peter Moil above the store features tradeIn opportunist new and second hand equipment and even a tew clastic camera Lie this vintage Speed Graphic a mainstay In photojournalism during lot tint half of the century Hera Id photo favorite home movies With more equipment to come the walls are already lined with electronic flashes opera glasses binoculars the Carl Wctzlar brand features a radio built into the case which might come In handy at this seasons Jays games tele scopes movie screens light meters processing paper and puff puff and lenses which boast top quality can be repaired returned to the customer in about hours Camera Exchange uses Benjamin labs for photo processing which Mr Moss claims produces optimum results from wallet size to posters The store offers 16 and eight millimetre projectors for rent the next time you want to dust off a few as versatility with their Adaptall mounting system for millimetre single lens reflex cameras If there isnt enough modern stuff on the walla to catch the eye of the average there is an interesting showcase filled with antique and vintage cameras includ ing a classic two and a quarter Inch format and a Speed Graphic once the photo- journalists main tool of the trade Some of the first single lens reflex came made In the 1920s are also display They still take great pic lures today The tradein process It simple Mr Moss explained The parent company will have a look at your camera and set a value against what you want to bargain for The same rule of thumb applies for deals on second hand or new Many people Mr Moss said enjoy the economic versatility which tradeins allow because it puts normally expensive quality equipment within reach of the average pocket- book Or the average camera buff may have originally purchased a piece of equip ment which turns out to be more than he bargained for and he or she now wishes to trade It for something a little less challenging and far more simple Well try and get what youre looking for Mr Moss added We cant always promise well find It but we try Eventually Mr Moss will have completely stocked the shelves with equipment and he hopes to organize a darkroom and studio in the back Meanwhile theres still lots to see at Camera Exchange plenty of advice for the asking the coffees hot and you may find yourself walking out mighty proud of a trade In youve Just arranged You are invited to the OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING Wed April 29 Ribbon cutting ceremony by Mayor Peter Pomeroy FREE COFFEE SERVED DERBY MEAT MIX KEF CHUNKS SPECIALS sin not I TENNER Kitty Litter 3 PEP Dog Food TOP CHOICE Cheese LIZZIES CAT 00G FOOD DISCOUNT OM0 num MOORE PARK PLAZA 8770222 trurrison0 MENS WEAR Now is the Time to buy your New Spring Summer Clothes Because for the next 4 DAYS ONLY We will be selling all our DRESS I im sWc 4a7ts short OUR REGULAR PRICE For This Sale we will be open Wed am to pm Thurs 930 am to 900 pm Fri 930 am to 900 pm Sat 930 am to 600 pm All merchandise to be paid for at time of purchase All alterations extra Shop Early for Best Selection MENS WEAR Georgetown Market Place charge 8776661

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