What camera is Julie Newmar photographed with in this episode of Bewitched ?

**pentaxus** · 07-31-2021, 06:41 PM

The prism is a bit rounded so I think it is a Nikon F2.

Wheatfield · 07-31-2021, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by pentaxus

The prism is a bit rounded so I think it is a Nikon F2.

It would be really close timing. The F2 was released in September 1971, the Bewitched episode in question aired Dec 8 1971. I don't know how far in advance those shows were filmed. Not long I expect.
If they phoned up Samy's Camera and asked for a prop, that very well might be what he'd send over.

**JimS_256** · 07-31-2021, 08:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pentaxus

The prism is a bit rounded so I think it is a Nikon F2.

I don't think so. I got my old "F" out of the drawer and compared several views from different angles and everything matches.

**UncleVanya** · 07-31-2021, 10:30 PM

I personally can’t decide if it was the f or f2. The shot isn’t quite clear enough.

Michael Piziak · 08-01-2021, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by PDL

The 4x5 monorail in the "photo shoot" section is a Calumet - aka Kodak. That model of camera was also used by Ansel Adams on occasion.

I have my Dad's copy sitting in the closet.

Very intriguing!

Calumet - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia

---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:05 AM ----------

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I personally can’t decide if it was the f or f2. The shot isn’t quite clear enough.

Interesting indeed.

& for those that want a comparison of f vs. f2 - with typing on video saying it's the "f" not the "f1"

Youtu.be

Wheatfield · 08-01-2021, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Very intriguing!

Calumet - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia

---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:05 AM ----------

Interesting indeed.

& for those that want a comparison of f vs. f2 - with typing on video saying it's the "f" not the "f1"

https://youtu.be/aQk2bRlVhGo

That's because the F1 was a Canon.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-01-2021, 06:04 AM - **1 Like**

I guess McMann & Tate couldn't afford to hire a photographer using 6x6,
which then would have been standard for shooting models in the studio.

Photojournalists used 35mm, not studio photographers shooting magazine ads.

BTW that photographer's shirt is extremely groovy...

Chris

**UncleVanya** · 08-01-2021, 06:20 AM

The biggest visual differences are the chrome on the buttons on the front (F) and the film reminder window on the back (F2). Also perhaps important, The F prism has a large engraved F on it, and doesn’t say Nikon on the prism. The F2 prism has no engraved “F2” and has a nameplate attached saying “Nikon”. I’d say that this seems to be an F2 based on the way the prism looks. However the details are fuzzy and it isn’t easy To be certain.

I was a huge Nikon fanboy as a young photographer. I owned the F2 (with the Ai analog needle meter dp-11) for quite a few years. My dads best friend was a Nikon rep and his favorite film camera was the Nikon F.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-01-2021, 08:38 AM - **2 Likes**

There's a stylized "F" near the peak of the pentaprism. The F2 DE-1 does not have this.

The Nikon F body does have "Nikon" on the top front, above the lens mount.
It appears they stuck something on the body to obscure the brand name.

Finally, this episode dates to 1971, before the F2 was widely available.
It's a Nikon F, not an F2. I have owned and used several of each.

Chris

**UncleVanya** · 08-01-2021, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

There's a stylized "F" near the peak of the pentaprism. The F2 DE-1 does not have this.

The Nikon F body does have "Nikon" on the top front, above the lens mount.
It appears they stuck something on the body to obscure the brand name.

Finally, this episode dates to 1971, before the F2 was widely available.
It's a Nikon F, not an F2. I have owned and used several of each.

Chris

Ok. I think you are right. But the motor drive in the last part of the scene looks wrong. The side profile shows it not flush with the body. Of course the actor is wearing several cameras and perhaps it’s a different one than the one identified. It doesn’t look like any of the F model motor drives I can find. I think that’s yet another camera not used in the actual shooting.

As far as the lens - any guesses?

---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:26 PM ----------

Looking again I’m unclear. At 2:24 and a bit earlier it is more visible. Maybe I’m misunderstanding the profile of the f36?

---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:32 PM ----------

I’m thinking Nikon 50 f1.4 is the lens. But it’s really hard to tell.

---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:38 PM ----------

I think I figured out the motor drive. Nikon uses a corded separate battery pack on the f36 originally and a couple of third parties (Powercon, Remopac) were available to free you from the cord. These stuck out like what I see in the video.

gatorguy · 08-01-2021, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and a bulldozer, apparently...

And a never-ending roll of film.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-01-2021, 10:21 AM

The cameras do seem to change from scene to scene.
The script supervisor must not have considered this a noticeable error in continuity.
A camera is a camera, right?

Chris

**clickclick** · 08-01-2021, 03:22 PM

All I can say at this point is, Meow!

Michael Piziak · 08-04-2021, 06:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clickclick

All I can say at this point is, Meow!

Man can not live by crime fighting alone:

You Tube

And Adam West asked if he had any off screen romances with any of the women that played catwoman, go to minute 25:02:

Make your own judgement on what the answer is:

https://youtu.be/3T2gE76JEX8?t=1502

08-01-2021, 06:04 AM - 1 Like	#37
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Where's the Hasselblad? I guess McMann & Tate couldn't afford to hire a photographer using 6x6, which then would have been standard for shooting models in the studio. Photojournalists used 35mm, not studio photographers shooting magazine ads. BTW that photographer's shirt is extremely groovy... Chris

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07-31-2021, 06:41 PM	#31
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,314	The prism is a bit rounded so I think it is a Nikon F2.

07-31-2021, 07:23 PM	#32
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by pentaxus The prism is a bit rounded so I think it is a Nikon F2. It would be really close timing. The F2 was released in September 1971, the Bewitched episode in question aired Dec 8 1971. I don't know how far in advance those shows were filmed. Not long I expect. If they phoned up Samy's Camera and asked for a prop, that very well might be what he'd send over.

07-31-2021, 08:00 PM - 1 Like	#33
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,107	Originally posted by pentaxus The prism is a bit rounded so I think it is a Nikon F2. I don't think so. I got my old "F" out of the drawer and compared several views from different angles and everything matches.

07-31-2021, 10:30 PM	#34
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	I personally can’t decide if it was the f or f2. The shot isn’t quite clear enough.

08-01-2021, 03:28 AM	#36
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Very intriguing! Calumet - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia ---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:05 AM ---------- Interesting indeed. & for those that want a comparison of f vs. f2 - with typing on video saying it's the "f" not the "f1" https://youtu.be/aQk2bRlVhGo That's because the F1 was a Canon.

08-01-2021, 06:20 AM	#38
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	The biggest visual differences are the chrome on the buttons on the front (F) and the film reminder window on the back (F2). Also perhaps important, The F prism has a large engraved F on it, and doesn’t say Nikon on the prism. The F2 prism has no engraved “F2” and has a nameplate attached saying “Nikon”. I’d say that this seems to be an F2 based on the way the prism looks. However the details are fuzzy and it isn’t easy To be certain. I was a huge Nikon fanboy as a young photographer. I owned the F2 (with the Ai analog needle meter dp-11) for quite a few years. My dads best friend was a Nikon rep and his favorite film camera was the Nikon F.

08-01-2021, 08:38 AM - 2 Likes	#39
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	There's a stylized "F" near the peak of the pentaprism. The F2 DE-1 does not have this. The Nikon F body does have "Nikon" on the top front, above the lens mount. It appears they stuck something on the body to obscure the brand name. Finally, this episode dates to 1971, before the F2 was widely available. It's a Nikon F, not an F2. I have owned and used several of each. Chris

08-01-2021, 09:16 AM	#40
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt There's a stylized "F" near the peak of the pentaprism. The F2 DE-1 does not have this. The Nikon F body does have "Nikon" on the top front, above the lens mount. It appears they stuck something on the body to obscure the brand name. Finally, this episode dates to 1971, before the F2 was widely available. It's a Nikon F, not an F2. I have owned and used several of each. Chris Ok. I think you are right. But the motor drive in the last part of the scene looks wrong. The side profile shows it not flush with the body. Of course the actor is wearing several cameras and perhaps it’s a different one than the one identified. It doesn’t look like any of the F model motor drives I can find. I think that’s yet another camera not used in the actual shooting. As far as the lens - any guesses? ---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:26 PM ---------- Looking again I’m unclear. At 2:24 and a bit earlier it is more visible. Maybe I’m misunderstanding the profile of the f36? ---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:32 PM ---------- I’m thinking Nikon 50 f1.4 is the lens. But it’s really hard to tell. ---------- Post added 08-01-21 at 12:38 PM ---------- I think I figured out the motor drive. Nikon uses a corded separate battery pack on the f36 originally and a couple of third parties (Powercon, Remopac) were available to free you from the cord. These stuck out like what I see in the video.

08-01-2021, 09:59 AM	#41
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by pepperberry farm and a bulldozer, apparently... And a never-ending roll of film.

08-01-2021, 10:21 AM	#42
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	The cameras do seem to change from scene to scene. The script supervisor must not have considered this a noticeable error in continuity. A camera is a camera, right? Chris

08-01-2021, 03:22 PM	#43
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	All I can say at this point is, Meow!