David Beckham using an M8

[petebown]

In the UK, the ITV network are currently running a trailer to promote a TV programme about David Beckham (the UK soccer player) and his move to Los Angles.

Very briefly, during this trailer, David Beckham is shown taking a portrait photo of somebody with a Leica M8. You'll need to freeze frame the trailer to see it!!!

Can anyone work out what the lens on the camera is?

I think its either a 1950s Leica 50mm or a Voigtlander... It's silver in colour.

I'm not sure whether the camera is his or not. However, if it is his, is isn't as daft as the press make him out to be!!!

 

[Silva Lining]

I met David Beckham once. He's a really nice friendly guy, who doesn't take himself too seriously. On camera and in front of one he has a professional persona to maintain. As does his missus.

People think he's daft, but thats just part of the public persona, its disarming. He's a pretty sharp guy in my estimation.

 

[dazedgonebye]

Hopefully he's better at using a Leica than his wife is.

http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00Dk8a

She looks like a natural...how many of us have never shot with the lens cap on?

 

[BrianT]

Don't forget the D2 has no 'optical' finder' the glass windw is merely cosmetic. In other words it works the same as a reflex even if it ain't. So maybe she was just taking the P....

Brian.

 

[kuvvy]

I've seen the ad and it's been bugging me too. There is a camera I can't identify. Not sure if it's the one you mean and not even sure it's beckham using it. Gonna have to catch it on vid and use slo'mo I think.

 

[garethc]

Its on ITV tonight so i'm guessing the ads must be on all the time at the moment.

 

[petebown]

I'll try to catch an image on it and put it on here. Can't promise anything... It depends when and if they show it again.

 

[airds]

Posh bits

Posh bits

>> She looks like a natural

The British tabloid newspapers never seem to end having fun speculating that her prime assests AREN'T natural .... 🙂 🙄

 

[TS ISAAC]

Beckham tries the Thumbs Up

Beckham tries the Thumbs Up

Seems photos of Beckham are hard to find with his M8.

Fortunately, a photographer had his camera at the ready and managed this rare photo prior to Beckham's change of venue to Los Angeles.

After close investigation, we can clearly see him with a early prototype Thumbs Up model 1, and he seems quite pleased. No doubt he is heading straight for his camera bag to give it a go on his M8.

 

[John Robertson]

I'm surprised he can find the shutter button!!

 

[BigSteveG]

Beckham's arrival here in LA is great for the game of soccer. I'm just sick of the media.

 

[dazedgonebye]

Seems photos of Beckham are hard to find with his M8.

Fortunately, a photographer had his camera at the ready and managed this rare photo prior to Beckham's change of venue to Los Angeles.

After close investigation, we can clearly see him with a early prototype Thumbs Up model 1, and he seems quite pleased. No doubt he is heading straight for his camera bag to give it a go on his M8.

Yet another endorsement deal!

 

[Dralowid]

He seems to be using something like a 35mm Summaron with specs.

That he is using a 35mm lens with specs on a camera which has the appropriate frame proves a point...if a point needs proving.

Nice lens, stuff the celeb.

Michael

 

[ywenz]

Beckham's arrival here in LA is great for the game of soccer. I'm just sick of the media.

Without the media coverage, how would it be good for the game of soccer? Would soccer's goodness simply permeate its way to popularity? Would Galaxy's exhibition game be seen by hundreds of thousands if it wasn't for ESPN's coverage?

 

[ywenz]

CVBR:

 

[flashfirenze]

In the US, the country where Mr. Beckham currently plays, it is called soccer. In the UK, football.

In Italy, they call it calcio

potato, potahto

 

[ywenz]

CVBR: Yeah but we was talking about Beckham playing soccer for the LA Galaxy. Soccer it shall be.

On a separate note. Chicago's MLS team just built a new soccer field. I might be tempted to check out a game just to see what the hoopla is all about..

 

[ywenz]

It can only be called football if they serve fish n' chips wrapped in newspaper at the arena. Oh that and if the NFL didn't exist in the US.

 

[flashfirenze]

What's with your declarations of rules for how millions of people must talk?

Are you prime minister of ball-busting?

 

[ywenz]

WOW look at Will's suit! pimp!