Pentax in the Movies and Media

Unregistered User 8 · 07-06-2019, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

and indeed a Pentax Spotmatic:

........................................

**robgski** · 07-06-2019, 04:05 AM - **1 Like**

Someone has good eyes to spot that camera. Very thriling film, great cast

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-06-2019, 04:22 AM - **1 Like**

Isn’t this about a destroyer in the arctic that launches a torpedo attack against a sub, and the captain in an argument says something like “they will fire one when I say fire one,” and the weapons officer responds “one away”

Unregistered User 8 · 07-06-2019, 04:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Isn’t this about a destroyer in the arctic that launches a torpedo attack against a sub, and the captain in an argument says something like “they will fire one when I say fire one,” and the weapons officer responds “one away”

Yep, good memory Lowell.

Martin KP · 07-06-2019, 04:33 AM - **1 Like**

American navy doing something wrong, it must be a work of fiction.

**c.a.m** · 07-06-2019, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Ok, Sidney Poitier seems to be using at least three bodies, two Nikons (Nikon F and Nikon F Photomic one may be a Nikomat) and indeed a Pentax Spotmatic:

One of the first instances of 'jumping ship'?

This one has been on my list of 'movies to watch' for a while.

- Craig

texandrews · 07-06-2019, 07:18 AM - **2 Likes**

The Bedford Incident (I think the first film role by Donald Sutherland...), Fail Safe, and Doctor Strangelove I believe were all released within months of each other. Each is terrific. Also from 1965 is "the Spy Who Came In From The Cold", another cold war classic, and "The Ipcress File" ! There's a weekend of film viewing for you!

Ontarian50 · 07-06-2019, 07:22 AM

And to be totally geeky about it, the Pentax isn't a Spotmatic, as there's no meter switch. It would have to be one of the S models, and it may even have the more prominent self timer ring below the rewind knob. But that may just be a trick of the light!

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-06-2019, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by texandrews

The Bedford Incident (I think the first film role by Donald Sutherland...), Fail Safe, and Doctor Strangelove I believe were all released within months of each other. Each is terrific. Also from 1965 is "the Spy Who Came In From The Cold", another cold war classic, and "The Ipcress File" ! There's a weekend of film viewing for you!

There is also 5 Days in May

---------- Post added 07-06-19 at 11:34 AM ----------

Originally posted by Martin KP

American navy doing something wrong, it must be a work of fiction.

Just like they really shot down TWA007 over the Atlantic coast. Are we really to believe a 747 blew up on its own due to an overheated centre body fuel tank

**boriscleto** · 07-06-2019, 09:19 AM

The US Navy not using Beseler Topcon Super D'? I can see Poitier using a Nikon if he's a civilian...

Not a Number · 07-06-2019, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The US Navy not using Beseler Topcon Super D'? I can see Poitier using a Nikon if he's a civilian...

He is a civilian in the movie, working for an unnamed magazine.

Not a Number · 07-06-2019, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Some more screen caps

You can see all 3 cameras in this shot, though the Pentax is slung over his shoulder and partially obscured

You can almost make out "Asahi PENTAX". The self-timer under the rewind knob would seem to identify this as a SV (H3v).

Anyone want to guess what lens and f-stop?

You can clearly make out "Nikon" here.

My impression is that the Pentax gets less screen time than either of the Nikons individually. It might seem unusual to have competing products on screen but as I recall this was still an era without complicated legal maneuvering have products on-screen. Indeed the product makers would often write the studios a check as a thank-you for the free advertising.

Martin KP · 07-06-2019, 07:03 PM - **1 Like**

An actor playing both sides? Sounds like a double agent to me..

Not a Number · 07-07-2019, 07:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Martin KP

An actor playing both sides? Sounds like a double agent to me..

Sure you're not thinking of "Ice Station Zebra"? Similar themes: Cold War, submarine, Arctic setting, etc. There was a "double agent" in the story.

Note: Unless anyone objects I'm going to merge this thread into the "Pentax in The Movies" thread.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-07-2019, 09:37 AM - **1 Like**

When this film was made the audience was not camera brand-conscious.
Pentax, Nikon, Leica or what have you, it was all the same.
They knew only that this style of camera was for professionals.

Most viewers were probably using a Kodak camera - if they owned a camera at all.
35mm SLR cameras didn't become a consumer item until the second half of the 1970's.

Chris

07-06-2019, 07:18 AM - 2 Likes	#352
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07-06-2019, 01:20 AM	#346
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Not a Number and indeed a Pentax Spotmatic: ........................................

07-06-2019, 04:05 AM - 1 Like	#347
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,796	Someone has good eyes to spot that camera. Very thriling film, great cast

07-06-2019, 04:22 AM - 1 Like	#348
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Isn’t this about a destroyer in the arctic that launches a torpedo attack against a sub, and the captain in an argument says something like “they will fire one when I say fire one,” and the weapons officer responds “one away”

07-06-2019, 04:28 AM - 1 Like	#349
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Isn’t this about a destroyer in the arctic that launches a torpedo attack against a sub, and the captain in an argument says something like “they will fire one when I say fire one,” and the weapons officer responds “one away” Yep, good memory Lowell.

07-06-2019, 04:33 AM - 1 Like	#350
Martin KP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 240	American navy doing something wrong, it must be a work of fiction.

07-06-2019, 05:59 AM	#351
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Not a Number Ok, Sidney Poitier seems to be using at least three bodies, two Nikons (Nikon F and Nikon F Photomic one may be a Nikomat) and indeed a Pentax Spotmatic: One of the first instances of 'jumping ship'? This one has been on my list of 'movies to watch' for a while. - Craig

07-06-2019, 07:22 AM	#353
Ontarian50 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 530	And to be totally geeky about it, the Pentax isn't a Spotmatic, as there's no meter switch. It would have to be one of the S models, and it may even have the more prominent self timer ring below the rewind knob. But that may just be a trick of the light!

07-06-2019, 08:32 AM	#354
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by texandrews The Bedford Incident (I think the first film role by Donald Sutherland...), Fail Safe, and Doctor Strangelove I believe were all released within months of each other. Each is terrific. Also from 1965 is "the Spy Who Came In From The Cold", another cold war classic, and "The Ipcress File" ! There's a weekend of film viewing for you! There is also 5 Days in May ---------- Post added 07-06-19 at 11:34 AM ---------- Originally posted by Martin KP American navy doing something wrong, it must be a work of fiction. Just like they really shot down TWA007 over the Atlantic coast. Are we really to believe a 747 blew up on its own due to an overheated centre body fuel tank

07-06-2019, 09:19 AM	#355
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	The US Navy not using Beseler Topcon Super D'? I can see Poitier using a Nikon if he's a civilian...

07-06-2019, 09:29 AM	#356
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by boriscleto The US Navy not using Beseler Topcon Super D'? I can see Poitier using a Nikon if he's a civilian... He is a civilian in the movie, working for an unnamed magazine.

07-06-2019, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#357
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Some more screen caps You can see all 3 cameras in this shot, though the Pentax is slung over his shoulder and partially obscured You can almost make out "Asahi PENTAX". The self-timer under the rewind knob would seem to identify this as a SV (H3v). Anyone want to guess what lens and f-stop? You can clearly make out "Nikon" here. My impression is that the Pentax gets less screen time than either of the Nikons individually. It might seem unusual to have competing products on screen but as I recall this was still an era without complicated legal maneuvering have products on-screen. Indeed the product makers would often write the studios a check as a thank-you for the free advertising.

07-06-2019, 07:03 PM - 1 Like	#358
Martin KP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 240	An actor playing both sides? Sounds like a double agent to me..

07-07-2019, 07:00 AM - 2 Likes	#359
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Martin KP An actor playing both sides? Sounds like a double agent to me.. Sure you're not thinking of "Ice Station Zebra"? Similar themes: Cold War, submarine, Arctic setting, etc. There was a "double agent" in the story. Note: Unless anyone objects I'm going to merge this thread into the "Pentax in The Movies" thread.

07-07-2019, 09:37 AM - 1 Like	#360
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	When this film was made the audience was not camera brand-conscious. Pentax, Nikon, Leica or what have you, it was all the same. They knew only that this style of camera was for professionals. Most viewers were probably using a Kodak camera - if they owned a camera at all. 35mm SLR cameras didn't become a consumer item until the second half of the 1970's. Chris

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