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mtgmansf · 12-09-2021, 12:33 PM - **2 Likes**

My wife and I just finished watching the documentary "Laurel Canyon" Two photographers are interviewed and their worked featured as part of the documentary. Both photographed and lived in Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles, California and are depicted using Pentax Spotmatics. Great documentary if you love any of the bands that blossomed, became famous, performed at the Troubadour, etc., including Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, Mamas and the Papas, Frank Zappa, Love, Hollies, Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and many more.

So many - almost too many- fines musicians living in one, amazing canyon and location. Only two episodes, but well worth the time...

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11017950/

Seen on the Peacock channel...

Last edited by mtgmansf; 12-09-2021 at 12:36 PM. Reason: additions...

Paul the Sunman · 12-09-2021, 01:38 PM - **1 Like**

It looks like its available on Prime Video in Australia.

**BigMackCam** · 12-09-2021, 01:57 PM - **1 Like**

It's available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the UK. I may do so... Looks much better than most of the rubbish scheduled for TV broadcast over the Christmas period

mtgmansf · 12-09-2021, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

It's available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the UK. I may do so... Looks much better than most of the rubbish scheduled for TV broadcast over the Christmas period

Definitely. I was surprised how much me and my wife enjoyed this documentary.

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-09-2021, 09:16 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for the tip, will add it to the list to watch (it's liker the only thing on the list. Just watched "Get Back" over the last week, it is excellent. A Pentax camera or two in it too, although Linda Eastman (not yet McCartney) was using a Nikon.

**pentaxus** · 12-09-2021, 10:34 PM - **1 Like**

Nikon users and Pentax users can still be friends. A friend of mine was married to an Erinreich ( they used to import Nikon cameras into the US). He used to take his MX to take pictures at family activities.

officiousbystander · 12-10-2021, 03:45 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It looks like its available on Prime Video in Australia.

It's available but you pay for yet another sub with something called DocPlay which costs $7.99 per month. Never heard of it before. I know this has nothing to do with photography but streaming means constant skimming by one provider or another. So I don't get to see Joni Mitchell and Neil Young and their Spotmatics.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 12-10-2021, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

A Pentax camera or two in it too, although Linda Eastman (not yet McCartney) was using a Nikon.

Gee, I always figured Linda Eastman would use a Kodak.

shyrsio · 12-10-2021, 07:53 AM - **1 Like**

thank you for the suggestion, I am finding it harder these days to pick what to watch.

mtgmansf · 12-10-2021, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by officiousbystander

It's available but you pay for yet another sub with something called DocPlay which costs $7.99 per month. Never heard of it before. I know this has nothing to do with photography but streaming means constant skimming by one provider or another. So I don't get to see Joni Mitchell and Neil Young and their Spotmatics.

@officiousbystander
Peacock-where I first encountered this rich documenatry- came as a free streaming service addition to my Xfinity/Comcast plan. Therefore, I would look at other services, maybe some for free, for this particular made-for-tv documentary.

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-10-2021, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

Gee, I always figured Linda Eastman would use a Kodak.

I think years ago it was rumored that she was part of that family, but not at all.

Laurel Canyon is available on Amazon Prime Video for 1.49 per episode, or 3.49 for the season (of two episodes). So, buy all at once and pay more? Interesting concept.

**kiwi_jono** · 12-10-2021, 01:40 PM

Thanks will look out for it!

**BigMackCam** · 12-10-2021, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I think years ago it was rumored that she was part of that family, but not at all.

Laurel Canyon is available on Amazon Prime Video for 1.49 per episode, or 3.49 for the season (of two episodes). So, buy all at once and pay more? Interesting concept.

Jeez.... even Prime Video is cheaper over there than here in the UK

GBP £1.99 per episode here... £5.99 to buy the whole thing. Cheaper to rent, of course...

texandrews · 12-10-2021, 04:17 PM

It's a very cool documentary, which made me rather wistful.

**DamienW** · 12-11-2021, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It looks like its available on Prime Video in Australia.

Thanks for the tip - got it!

Edit:....well it's there, but pay to view. Can't quite bring myself to do that as I'm tight. Caught the trailer though!

12-09-2021, 12:33 PM - 2 Likes	#1
mtgmansf Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 321	Pentax SLRs featured once again in a great documentary... My wife and I just finished watching the documentary "Laurel Canyon" Two photographers are interviewed and their worked featured as part of the documentary. Both photographed and lived in Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles, California and are depicted using Pentax Spotmatics. Great documentary if you love any of the bands that blossomed, became famous, performed at the Troubadour, etc., including Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, Mamas and the Papas, Frank Zappa, Love, Hollies, Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and many more. So many - almost too many- fines musicians living in one, amazing canyon and location. Only two episodes, but well worth the time... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11017950/ Seen on the Peacock channel... Last edited by mtgmansf; 12-09-2021 at 12:36 PM. Reason: additions...

12-09-2021, 10:34 PM - 1 Like	#6
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,320	Nikon users and Pentax users can still be friends. A friend of mine was married to an Erinreich ( they used to import Nikon cameras into the US). He used to take his MX to take pictures at family activities. Last edited by pentaxus; 12-09-2021 at 10:40 PM.

12-10-2021, 10:21 AM	#11
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz Gee, I always figured Linda Eastman would use a Kodak. I think years ago it was rumored that she was part of that family, but not at all. Laurel Canyon is available on Amazon Prime Video for 1.49 per episode, or 3.49 for the season (of two episodes). So, buy all at once and pay more? Interesting concept. Last edited by ramseybuckeye; 12-10-2021 at 10:26 AM.

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	It looks like its available on Prime Video in Australia.

12-09-2021, 01:57 PM - 1 Like	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,705	It's available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the UK. I may do so... Looks much better than most of the rubbish scheduled for TV broadcast over the Christmas period

12-09-2021, 04:13 PM	#4
mtgmansf Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 321 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam It's available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the UK. I may do so... Looks much better than most of the rubbish scheduled for TV broadcast over the Christmas period Definitely. I was surprised how much me and my wife enjoyed this documentary.

12-09-2021, 09:16 PM - 1 Like	#5
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Thanks for the tip, will add it to the list to watch (it's liker the only thing on the list. Just watched "Get Back" over the last week, it is excellent. A Pentax camera or two in it too, although Linda Eastman (not yet McCartney) was using a Nikon.

12-10-2021, 03:45 AM	#7
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 916	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It looks like its available on Prime Video in Australia. It's available but you pay for yet another sub with something called DocPlay which costs $7.99 per month. Never heard of it before. I know this has nothing to do with photography but streaming means constant skimming by one provider or another. So I don't get to see Joni Mitchell and Neil Young and their Spotmatics.

12-10-2021, 06:50 AM - 1 Like	#8
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye A Pentax camera or two in it too, although Linda Eastman (not yet McCartney) was using a Nikon. Gee, I always figured Linda Eastman would use a Kodak.

12-10-2021, 07:53 AM - 1 Like	#9
shyrsio Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tirana Posts: 780	thank you for the suggestion, I am finding it harder these days to pick what to watch.

12-10-2021, 10:16 AM	#10
mtgmansf Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 321 Original Poster	Originally posted by officiousbystander It's available but you pay for yet another sub with something called DocPlay which costs $7.99 per month. Never heard of it before. I know this has nothing to do with photography but streaming means constant skimming by one provider or another. So I don't get to see Joni Mitchell and Neil Young and their Spotmatics. @officiousbystander Peacock-where I first encountered this rich documenatry- came as a free streaming service addition to my Xfinity/Comcast plan. Therefore, I would look at other services, maybe some for free, for this particular made-for-tv documentary.

12-10-2021, 01:40 PM	#12
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Thanks will look out for it!

12-10-2021, 02:35 PM	#13
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,705	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I think years ago it was rumored that she was part of that family, but not at all. Laurel Canyon is available on Amazon Prime Video for 1.49 per episode, or 3.49 for the season (of two episodes). So, buy all at once and pay more? Interesting concept. Jeez.... even Prime Video is cheaper over there than here in the UK GBP £1.99 per episode here... £5.99 to buy the whole thing. Cheaper to rent, of course...

12-10-2021, 04:17 PM	#14
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,400	It's a very cool documentary, which made me rather wistful.

12-11-2021, 06:15 PM	#15
DamienW Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 847	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It looks like its available on Prime Video in Australia. Thanks for the tip - got it! Edit:....well it's there, but pay to view. Can't quite bring myself to do that as I'm tight. Caught the trailer though!

Pentax SLRs featured once again in a great documentary...

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