Betty White is a Pentax user!

ofer4 · 10-15-2015, 11:33 PM

I caught this Pentax cameo at the end of a "Bones" episode tonight. It's a teaser for next week's episode, guest starring Betty White. Looks like a white K-30...

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**wizofoz** · 10-16-2015, 12:34 AM

That's fantastic, but......... Who is Betty White?

Rodney9 · 10-16-2015, 12:51 AM

Amazing for 93

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-16-2015, 12:54 AM

I dunno who Betty White is either. But lately I have been watching an American real-life crime series about forensic investigations. Cameras are featured in every case, and Pentax is much in evidence. In the latest episode I watched it was a K1000. The series is a bit old now, and so not much in the way of digital cameras, though I did see an early Nikon/Kodak hybrid monster.

**Digitalis** · 10-16-2015, 01:33 AM

The silver ring on the front, the white dot on the side...is she using an M or K series manual focus lens?

Asahiflex · 10-16-2015, 01:39 AM - **4 Likes**

I like that she knows how to use the exposure compensation button! :P

**clackers** · 10-16-2015, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I like that she knows how to use the exposure compensation button! :P

Nicely spotted!

We can give an eight-time Emmy winner a break. :-D

**Digitalis** · 10-16-2015, 01:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I like that she knows how to use the exposure compensation button!

..or perhaps she is going for the green button for metering.

**interested_observer** · 10-16-2015, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by wizofoz

That's fantastic, but......... Who is Betty White?

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

I dunno who Betty White is either. But lately I have been watching an American real-life crime series about forensic investigations. Cameras are featured in every case, and Pentax is much in evidence. In the latest episode I watched it was a K1000. The series is a bit old now, and so not much in the way of digital cameras, though I did see an early Nikon/Kodak hybrid monster.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_White

Nass · 10-16-2015, 02:37 AM

Cameras on TV is actually quite amusing. Clearly a lot of these programmes are after some sort of product placement sponsorship, and when they don't get it they either choose some completely inappropriate film-era camera or start blacking out the letters so the brand isn't recognisable. If you ever see scenes with a huddle of photographers it's so funny watching what they do, because they just about always make mistakes trying to act as a photographer

Kunzite · 10-16-2015, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by wizofoz

That's fantastic, but......... Who is Betty White?

You can't be serious!

(quickly googling about Betty White)

zoolander · 10-16-2015, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by ofer4

Betty White is a Pentax user!

I'm not going to go out of my way to watch the show just to see a K-30 ........... Bones doesn't really interest me being a a cops and murderers show yadda yadda yadda. Lifes too short to watch some poseurs analyses semen samples and blood splatter !

But go Pentax, you're a star now in Betty Whites hands ! World famous in Hollywood !

**Digitalis** · 10-16-2015, 03:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Nass

because they just about always make mistakes trying to act as a photographer

I just about have an aneurysm when I see scenes that involve photography, because the actors always get it wrong...I suppose paparazzi aren't the best examples to learn from.

pathdoc · 10-16-2015, 04:17 AM

It really would be interesting to know which lens she's using. The hood looks modern, and not like a macro lens hood at all, which is a shame - because it's what she ought to be using. Still, we'll take our Pentaxes where we can get them (and I do use a Pentax for my forensic work, for the record - K-5 with DA 35/2.8 Macro).

Kunzite · 10-16-2015, 05:02 AM

Perhaps it's a prototype lens, from the new series of primes expected starting with the next year...
And so, yet another nonsensical rumor was born

(18-55 WR?)

10-15-2015, 11:33 PM	#1
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	Betty White is a Pentax user! I caught this Pentax cameo at the end of a "Bones" episode tonight. It's a teaser for next week's episode, guest starring Betty White. Looks like a white K-30... Attached Images

10-16-2015, 01:50 AM	#9
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by wizofoz That's fantastic, but......... Who is Betty White? Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan I dunno who Betty White is either. But lately I have been watching an American real-life crime series about forensic investigations. Cameras are featured in every case, and Pentax is much in evidence. In the latest episode I watched it was a K1000. The series is a bit old now, and so not much in the way of digital cameras, though I did see an early Nikon/Kodak hybrid monster. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_White

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Nass because they just about always make mistakes trying to act as a photographer I just about have an aneurysm when I see scenes that involve photography, because the actors always get it wrong...I suppose paparazzi aren't the best examples to learn from. Last edited by Digitalis; 10-16-2015 at 07:30 PM.

10-16-2015, 05:02 AM	#15
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Perhaps it's a prototype lens, from the new series of primes expected starting with the next year... And so, yet another nonsensical rumor was born (18-55 WR?) Last edited by Kunzite; 10-16-2015 at 05:07 AM.

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wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	That's fantastic, but......... Who is Betty White?

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Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	I dunno who Betty White is either. But lately I have been watching an American real-life crime series about forensic investigations. Cameras are featured in every case, and Pentax is much in evidence. In the latest episode I watched it was a K1000. The series is a bit old now, and so not much in the way of digital cameras, though I did see an early Nikon/Kodak hybrid monster.

10-16-2015, 01:33 AM	#5
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	The silver ring on the front, the white dot on the side...is she using an M or K series manual focus lens?

10-16-2015, 01:39 AM - 4 Likes	#6
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	I like that she knows how to use the exposure compensation button! :P

10-16-2015, 01:43 AM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Asahiflex I like that she knows how to use the exposure compensation button! :P Nicely spotted! We can give an eight-time Emmy winner a break. :-D

10-16-2015, 01:46 AM - 1 Like	#8
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Asahiflex I like that she knows how to use the exposure compensation button! ..or perhaps she is going for the green button for metering.

10-16-2015, 02:37 AM	#10
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Cameras on TV is actually quite amusing. Clearly a lot of these programmes are after some sort of product placement sponsorship, and when they don't get it they either choose some completely inappropriate film-era camera or start blacking out the letters so the brand isn't recognisable. If you ever see scenes with a huddle of photographers it's so funny watching what they do, because they just about always make mistakes trying to act as a photographer

10-16-2015, 02:43 AM	#11
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by wizofoz That's fantastic, but......... Who is Betty White? You can't be serious! (quickly googling about Betty White)

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zoolander Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Originally posted by ofer4 Betty White is a Pentax user! I'm not going to go out of my way to watch the show just to see a K-30 ........... Bones doesn't really interest me being a a cops and murderers show yadda yadda yadda. Lifes too short to watch some poseurs analyses semen samples and blood splatter ! But go Pentax, you're a star now in Betty Whites hands ! World famous in Hollywood !

10-16-2015, 04:17 AM	#14
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	It really would be interesting to know which lens she's using. The hood looks modern, and not like a macro lens hood at all, which is a shame - because it's what she ought to be using. Still, we'll take our Pentaxes where we can get them (and I do use a Pentax for my forensic work, for the record - K-5 with DA 35/2.8 Macro).