Pentax in the Movies and Media

stevebrot · 02-08-2018, 11:17 AM

Pentax KX* (silver) film camera prominently visible in several scenes towards the end of the movie (Yemen press event scenes). I was fairly amazed

.
Sorry, no screen captures.

Steve

* Falk Lumo and PJ1, in previous posts on this site said it was a Pentax MX. I would have to review the segment if I ever rent the movie again, but seem to remember the Judas window being below the logo and black trim band. That and the relative size is what cued me that it was a KX.

Last edited by stevebrot; 02-08-2018 at 11:30 AM.

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-19-2018, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by vorobaz

"An Education" 1:02:11 screenshot Super Takumar

My local PBS station aired this 2009 coming-of-age film set in the early 1960's last Saturday.

I was half asleep at midnight but I do believe the above mentioned lens
was attached to a then not-yet-introduced Pentax Spotmatic body.

It was a pretty good film. It is quite evocative of the era.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1174732/?ref_=ttfc_ql

Chris

SpecialK · 03-04-2018, 10:29 PM

Not a movie, but on Columbo tonight he was handed a K1000 (I'm guessing, it had an Asahi pentaprism) camera to take a group shot.

Not a Number · 03-05-2018, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Not a movie, but on Columbo tonight he was handed a K1000 (I'm guessing, it had an Asahi pentaprism) camera to take a group shot.

See this post
Pentax in the Movies - Page 17 - PentaxForums.com

SpecialK · 03-05-2018, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

See this post
Pentax in the Movies - Page 17 - PentaxForums.com

Yes, that.

furryurry · 08-21-2018, 08:14 PM

Not sure if this was posted.

Aliens (1986)

**Riggomatic** · 09-24-2018, 07:40 PM

Just saw a preview for ' Welcome to Marwen'.

Looks like it will be in several scenes
Pentax Camera Used by Steve Carell in Welcome to Marwen (2018) Movie Scenes

dillyboy · 09-25-2018, 03:13 AM

Just watched the Jack Ryan series on Amazon - I'm pretty sure the field agent in that shoots Pentax

automorphism · 09-26-2018, 09:28 PM

Don't think anyone's mentioned this before: In the 1992 movie Universal Soldier, the reporter character Veronica Roberts uses a Pentax camera on the universal soldier base.

Wild Mark · 09-27-2018, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Tonto

I can't believe I've missed seeing one in 'The Shawshank Redemption' - its my favourite movie, I have seen over 100 times! K1000 seems abit late to be in the timeline of the movie (1976-1997 manufacture date)

I have just watched the Shawshank Redemption. While watching I saw the 'k1000' or what is thought to be a k1000. I suspect it was actually a spotmatic or SPII with a honeywell flash. But it was fleeting so verification is warranted.

Not a Number · 09-27-2018, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

I have just watched the Shawshank Redemption. While watching I saw the 'k1000' or what is thought to be a k1000. I suspect it was actually a spotmatic or SPII with a honeywell flash. But it was fleeting so verification is warranted.

I've got the DVD. Where abouts in the film, timewise or a specific scene. I can look at it frame by frame and do a frame capture.

Wild Mark · 09-28-2018, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

I've got the DVD. Where abouts in the film, timewise or a specific scene. I can look at it frame by frame and do a frame capture.

It is when the Governor has a press conference - 3/5ths through the film (or thereabouts)

Not a Number · 09-28-2018, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

Here we go. Resolution is not great (not a high end disc to begin with), camera was towards the sides of the frame so there is some lens distortion. A Blu-ray disc might have better resolution.

What do you think?

**Alex645** · 09-28-2018, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

What do you think?

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.

stevebrot · 09-28-2018, 11:26 AM - **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 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

02-08-2018, 11:17 AM	#316
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Salmon Fishing In The Yemen Pentax KX* (silver) film camera prominently visible in several scenes towards the end of the movie (Yemen press event scenes). I was fairly amazed . Sorry, no screen captures. Steve * Falk Lumo and PJ1, in previous posts on this site said it was a Pentax MX. I would have to review the segment if I ever rent the movie again, but seem to remember the Judas window being below the logo and black trim band. That and the relative size is what cued me that it was a KX. Last edited by stevebrot; 02-08-2018 at 11:30 AM.

02-19-2018, 01:01 PM	#317
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	An Education (2009) Originally posted by vorobaz "An Education" 1:02:11 screenshot Super Takumar My local PBS station aired this 2009 coming-of-age film set in the early 1960's last Saturday. I was half asleep at midnight but I do believe the above mentioned lens was attached to a then not-yet-introduced Pentax Spotmatic body. It was a pretty good film. It is quite evocative of the era. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1174732/?ref_=ttfc_ql Chris

09-28-2018, 11:01 AM	#329
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by Not a Number What do you think? 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. Last edited by Alex645; 09-28-2018 at 11:06 AM.

09-28-2018, 11:26 AM - 1 Like	#330
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	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 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 Last edited by stevebrot; 09-28-2018 at 11:33 AM.

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by Tonto I can't believe I've missed seeing one in 'The Shawshank Redemption' - its my favourite movie, I have seen over 100 times! K1000 seems abit late to be in the timeline of the movie (1976-1997 manufacture date) I have just watched the Shawshank Redemption. While watching I saw the 'k1000' or what is thought to be a k1000. I suspect it was actually a spotmatic or SPII with a honeywell flash. But it was fleeting so verification is warranted.

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	Originally posted by Wild Mark I have just watched the Shawshank Redemption. While watching I saw the 'k1000' or what is thought to be a k1000. I suspect it was actually a spotmatic or SPII with a honeywell flash. But it was fleeting so verification is warranted. I've got the DVD. Where abouts in the film, timewise or a specific scene. I can look at it frame by frame and do a frame capture.

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by Not a Number I've got the DVD. Where abouts in the film, timewise or a specific scene. I can look at it frame by frame and do a frame capture. It is when the Governor has a press conference - 3/5ths through the film (or thereabouts)

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09-28-2018, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#328
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	Here we go. Resolution is not great (not a high end disc to begin with), camera was towards the sides of the frame so there is some lens distortion. A Blu-ray disc might have better resolution. What do you think?