David Bailey Drama
Posted 17/03/2017 - 17:45
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kea828 wrote:
In case you didn't spot it, last night (16/03/2017) on BBC 4 there was a good drama, "We'll Take Manhattan" about the relationship between photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton (played by Karen Gillan) on their ground-breaking shoot for 'Vogue' magazine in New York in 1962.
He used a Pentax S3 which gets a mention.
It will probably be available on iPlayer.
Another for me to download (hopefully ) thanks for bringing it to my attention, love the era too!
In case you didn't spot it, last night (16/03/2017) on BBC 4 there was a good drama, "We'll Take Manhattan" about the relationship between photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton (played by Karen Gillan) on their ground-breaking shoot for 'Vogue' magazine in New York in 1962.
He used a Pentax S3 which gets a mention.
It will probably be available on iPlayer.
Posted 17/03/2017 - 18:06
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I didnt see it.. Thanks for the mention.. Will certainly look out for it on Iplayer...
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Posted 17/03/2017 - 19:28
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Watching the programme again, I was struck by the thought that the Pentax Spotmatic is probably the coolest, most lovely camera of all time. I know digital cameras are much more intrinsically important since they contain the "film" as well as the shutter and light meter, but Spotmatics are/were so special. I never owned one at the time but always wanted one.
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Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 17/03/2017 - 20:03
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Oh, nice heads up. Will watch on Iplayer
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Posted 17/03/2017 - 21:29
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Have to agree with you Andrew, after always wanting a spotmatic from a young age, nearly 40 years later I managed to find a mint spotmatic 2 . Maybe a small thing to most but for me a big deal ☺ . I just hope the roll of film that is going through it is as magical as the camera ☺
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Posted 18/03/2017 - 07:59
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Fishbones wrote:
Have to agree with you Andrew, after always wanting a spotmatic from a young age, nearly 40 years later I managed to find a mint spotmatic 2 . Maybe a small thing to most but for me a big deal ☺ . I just hope the roll of film that is going through it is as magical as the camera ☺
I'd love to know how you get on. Digital is so good. It's like lusting after old cars : the reality of driving one might be a bit of a let down.
Have to agree with you Andrew, after always wanting a spotmatic from a young age, nearly 40 years later I managed to find a mint spotmatic 2 . Maybe a small thing to most but for me a big deal ☺ . I just hope the roll of film that is going through it is as magical as the camera ☺
Best wishes,
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 18/03/2017 - 09:28
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Downloaded and hopefully will be watching later on, thanks for the heads up
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Posted 18/03/2017 - 18:16
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I saw the program first time around. A Spotmatic II was my first proper camera back in 1972. My boss who was keen on photography recommended it and even lent me the cash to buy it.
A great bloke who sadly passed away a few months later
A great bloke who sadly passed away a few months later
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He used a Pentax S3 which gets a mention.
It will probably be available on iPlayer.
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