Pentax in the Movies and Media

Not a Number · 09-28-2018, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alex645

Based on the PC sync location, the lens finish, and the top of the camera, that looks like a Topcon IC-1 from the mid-70's. What's the era of the story in this movie??? I'm pretty sure the end of the film is around 1966, so someone in the Art Department didn't do their homework.

I think he still had the Marilyn Monroe poster up at the time the press conference supposedly took place. It ends in 1966 and as I recall he has a Raquel Welch poster at the time of his escape. So late 50s, early 60s.

You'll notice the flash bulbs have blue film on them too. Most likely everybody most likely would have been shooting B&W film and would have clear/bare bulbs. I still have a carton of GE #5 bulbs and I think they are all clear.

Then again at the time the film was made (1993/1994) flash bulbs I imagine were scarce. I remember the American Cinematographer article on The Right Stuff (1983) mentioning they had a difficult time rounding up enough flash bulbs for the press sequences.

Also the Topcon (or whatever) has a potato masher flash bracket it, but it doesn't appear that anything is plugged into the PC socket or shoe (hot or not).

Last edited by Not a Number; 09-28-2018 at 06:54 PM.

Arjay Bee · 09-28-2018, 06:44 PM

Another treasure hunt...
Similar scenario to the above in the Jerry Maguire movie about one hour in - a press conference and lots of cameras - anyone recognise any Pentax bodies in the scene?

Wild Mark · 09-29-2018, 02:17 AM

Good detective work guys. Myth busted.

**aslyfox** · 12-09-2018, 01:05 PM

a film featuring a Pentax SLR

People and their cameras! - PentaxForums.com

welcome to marwen

ok may be just showing the use of one

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3289724/mediaviewer/rm1903378688

Wasp · 12-09-2018, 01:31 PM

The 35mm SLR looks out of place. Is this one of those time traveling movies?

**Alex645** · 12-09-2018, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by Alex645

Based on the PC sync location, the lens finish, and the top of the camera, that looks like a Topcon IC-1 from the mid-70's. What's the era of the story in this movie??? I'm pretty sure the end of the film is around 1966, so someone in the Art Department didn't do their homework.

Originally posted by stevebrot

I agree...not Pentax. The Topcon Unirex preceded the IC-1 by several years and had similar appearance/layout. Edit: The IC-1 looks more like the camera in the photo.

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Steve

Originally posted by aslyfox

a film featuring a Pentax SLR

People and their cameras! - PentaxForums.com

welcome to marwen

ok may be just showing the use of one

Welcome to Marwen (2018)

Yes, in the film the main character shoots a Pentax, but not in that shot with the press. That's a Topcon.

**aslyfox** · 12-09-2018, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Alex645

Yes, in the film the main character shoots a Pentax, but not in that shot with the press. That's a Topcon.

you must mean the photo posted by wasp

swanlefitte · 02-05-2019, 07:12 AM

In the show Conspiracies on the episode about ufos they start a conspiracy that a pentax camera with an smc takumar 28mm 3.5 was used to take the best ufo I picture ever. It was the calvine incident. You can see what the photo was supposed to look like here. UK alien sensation: MoD 'covered up pictures that PROVE UFOs exist' | Weird | News | Express.co.uk
I can only recommend the show to fall asleep to.

**acoufap** · 02-05-2019, 10:21 AM - **1 Like**

Recently I saw the movie „Bohemian Rhapsody“ (the story of Freddy Mercury and Queen). It starts with Pentax, if I remember correctly.

**Alex645** · 02-06-2019, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by acoufap

Recently I saw the movie „Bohemian Rhapsody“ (the story of Freddy Mercury and Queen). It starts with Pentax, if I remember correctly.

Yes, I saw the film too and it was a Pentax. Probably one of the only brands where you see one (anywhere) and you can't help but smile (if you're a Pentaxian).

Arjay Bee · 03-24-2019, 03:50 PM

Recent (2017) bio pic about London in the sixties - 'My Generation' produced and directed by David Bailey and co-produced by Michael Caine has Pentax in a few scenes and a verbal mention. And Rolleiflex TLR and Nikon and what looks to me to be Leica or Voigtlander.

Interesting movie about the sixties with a great sound track and lots of period video footage. Great viewing for people in 'My Generation'.

aaronjamesgray · 07-04-2019, 09:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Watch the new season of Stranger Things. A Pentax ME Super is used frequently.

Unregistered User 8 · 07-05-2019, 09:20 PM

1:05 minutes in to this Cold War movie trailer folks...................................

PS. It's a very good movie too !!

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Not a Number · 07-06-2019, 12:15 AM

I don't think it is a Pentax. The prism housing is too pointed and there is one large round button or pc connector on the left hand side of the camera. Asahi Pentax have two pc connectors. The film was released in 1965.

Nikon F is my best guess. It even seems to be branded "Nikon"

Note: At least three bodies are used, see next post.

Not a Number · 07-06-2019, 12:46 AM - **1 Like**

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:

07-06-2019, 12:15 AM	#344
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I don't think it is a Pentax. The prism housing is too pointed and there is one large round button or pc connector on the left hand side of the camera. Asahi Pentax have two pc connectors. The film was released in 1965. Nikon F is my best guess. It even seems to be branded "Nikon" Note: At least three bodies are used, see next post. Last edited by Not a Number; 07-06-2019 at 12:59 AM.

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09-28-2018, 01:26 PM - 1 Like	#331
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Alex645 Based on the PC sync location, the lens finish, and the top of the camera, that looks like a Topcon IC-1 from the mid-70's. What's the era of the story in this movie??? I'm pretty sure the end of the film is around 1966, so someone in the Art Department didn't do their homework. I think he still had the Marilyn Monroe poster up at the time the press conference supposedly took place. It ends in 1966 and as I recall he has a Raquel Welch poster at the time of his escape. So late 50s, early 60s. You'll notice the flash bulbs have blue film on them too. Most likely everybody most likely would have been shooting B&W film and would have clear/bare bulbs. I still have a carton of GE #5 bulbs and I think they are all clear. Then again at the time the film was made (1993/1994) flash bulbs I imagine were scarce. I remember the American Cinematographer article on The Right Stuff (1983) mentioning they had a difficult time rounding up enough flash bulbs for the press sequences. Also the Topcon (or whatever) has a potato masher flash bracket it, but it doesn't appear that anything is plugged into the PC socket or shoe (hot or not). Last edited by Not a Number; 09-28-2018 at 06:54 PM.

09-28-2018, 06:44 PM	#332
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Another treasure hunt... Similar scenario to the above in the Jerry Maguire movie about one hour in - a press conference and lots of cameras - anyone recognise any Pentax bodies in the scene?

09-29-2018, 02:17 AM	#333
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Good detective work guys. Myth busted.

12-09-2018, 01:05 PM	#334
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	a film featuring a Pentax SLR People and their cameras! - PentaxForums.com welcome to marwen ok may be just showing the use of one https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3289724/mediaviewer/rm1903378688

12-09-2018, 01:31 PM	#335
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	The 35mm SLR looks out of place. Is this one of those time traveling movies?

12-09-2018, 07:43 PM	#336
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by Alex645 Based on the PC sync location, the lens finish, and the top of the camera, that looks like a Topcon IC-1 from the mid-70's. What's the era of the story in this movie??? I'm pretty sure the end of the film is around 1966, so someone in the Art Department didn't do their homework. Originally posted by stevebrot I agree...not Pentax. The Topcon Unirex preceded the IC-1 by several years and had similar appearance/layout. Edit: The IC-1 looks more like the camera in the photo. T?ky? K?gaku \| Camerapedia \| FANDOM powered by Wikia Steve Originally posted by aslyfox a film featuring a Pentax SLR People and their cameras! - PentaxForums.com welcome to marwen ok may be just showing the use of one Welcome to Marwen (2018) Yes, in the film the main character shoots a Pentax, but not in that shot with the press. That's a Topcon.

12-09-2018, 07:48 PM	#337
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Alex645 Yes, in the film the main character shoots a Pentax, but not in that shot with the press. That's a Topcon. you must mean the photo posted by wasp

02-05-2019, 07:12 AM	#338
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	In the show Conspiracies on the episode about ufos they start a conspiracy that a pentax camera with an smc takumar 28mm 3.5 was used to take the best ufo I picture ever. It was the calvine incident. You can see what the photo was supposed to look like here. UK alien sensation: MoD 'covered up pictures that PROVE UFOs exist' \| Weird \| News \| Express.co.uk I can only recommend the show to fall asleep to.

02-05-2019, 10:21 AM - 1 Like	#339
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Recently I saw the movie „Bohemian Rhapsody“ (the story of Freddy Mercury and Queen). It starts with Pentax, if I remember correctly.

02-06-2019, 01:13 AM	#340
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by acoufap Recently I saw the movie „Bohemian Rhapsody“ (the story of Freddy Mercury and Queen). It starts with Pentax, if I remember correctly. Yes, I saw the film too and it was a Pentax. Probably one of the only brands where you see one (anywhere) and you can't help but smile (if you're a Pentaxian).

03-24-2019, 03:50 PM	#341
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Recent (2017) bio pic about London in the sixties - 'My Generation' produced and directed by David Bailey and co-produced by Michael Caine has Pentax in a few scenes and a verbal mention. And Rolleiflex TLR and Nikon and what looks to me to be Leica or Voigtlander. Interesting movie about the sixties with a great sound track and lots of period video footage. Great viewing for people in 'My Generation'.

07-04-2019, 09:54 AM - 2 Likes	#342
aaronjamesgray Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 190	Watch the new season of Stranger Things. A Pentax ME Super is used frequently.

07-06-2019, 12:46 AM - 1 Like	#345
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	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: