Man With a Camera

[dave lackey]

It is interesting to find an old 1950s TV series that I never knew existed. I think it came on at 9pm on a weeknight, and that would explain why I never saw it before.

A young Charles Bronson was the man with a camera. In fact I have watched 11 or 12 episodes, and he has used a Speed Graphic, a Leica M and a Rolleiflex so far.🙂

There is a curious accessory for the M3 that he used:


Does anyone know what this is? It apparently attaches to the cold shoe.🤷🏼‍♂️

dave

 

[G Dogg]

Could it possibly be a flash bulb holder that has been retracted (I.e. the dome collapsed to its closed position)?

 

[dave lackey]

Duh… That may be exactly what it is. Thanks! I have never used one or ever seen one collapsed mounted in the camera. I guess it slipped by me when he was using it but with no flash occurring. 🙂

I find these black and white film movies quite well done, despite the seemingly boring/simple plots. 🙂Some are actually well done in a vintage sort of way.

 

[Alpsman]

It is a series with many episodes. Interesting combinations of Leica cameras with reflex housings and long focal lengths can be seen.
Ya can find 'em all - or nearly all - in the internet archive

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

archive.org

Or if the link does not work go to archive.org and search for "man with a camera"

 

[Retro-Grouch]

Pathologists can determine which diseases were the cause of death for ancient mummies. Now we have evidence that GAS was around at least in the 1950's.

 

[Alpsman]

Pathologists can determine which diseases were the cause of death for ancient mummies. Now we have evidence that GAS was around at least in the 1950's.

We have been hunters and gatherers for thousands of years. We can't do anything else. And above all, it's not our fault ;-)

 

[dave lackey]

Here it is at Cameratique:

Leitz Synchronblitzer Synchro Flash Gun for Leica M Camera

Vintage flash gun with reflector, for Leica M rangefinder film cameras. With cable and bulb, in original box....

cameratique.com

 

[Alpsman]

Called fan reflector or fan-style reflector or folding fan reflector.
Were the common flash types for bulbs in these days. My dad had one.

 

[dave lackey]

Called fan reflector or fan-style reflector or folding fan reflector.
Were the common flash types for bulbs in these days. My dad had one.

They are very cool. Perhaps I should get one for my little Leica Cave.😎

 

[dave lackey]

Some more cameras popped into the plot tonight:🙂

Episode 14

 

[raydm6]

Related threads. Some fun stuff here:

Leica on TV or the movies :)

So, I am laying in bed watching Married with Children tonight episode: I who have nothing. Al bundy walks through the front door shooting with what appears to be a black M6 with a 75mm. Episode aired last night and I paused it with my DVR. It had a very evident red dot on the front :) Not bad...

rangefinderforum.com

Cameras in movies...

Just two movies I've seen last night: Guilty by suspiction - Robert De Niro gives a Leica (?) to his son, but I can't tell what is it, Twister - Nikon (F3?) on front dashboard in a few shots during movie. Hope to get more entries from you guys. Merry Christmas!

rangefinderforum.com

 

[boojum]

It is interesting to find an old 1950s TV series that I never knew existed. I think it came on at 9pm on a weeknight, and that would explain why I never saw it before.

A young Charles Bronson was the man with a camera. In fact I have watched 11 or 12 episodes, and he has used a Speed Graphic, a Leica M and a Rolleiflex so far.🙂

There is a curious accessory for the M3 that he used:
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Does anyone know what this is? It apparently attaches to the cold shoe.🤷🏼‍♂️

dave

The old bulbflash attachments had some versions where the reflector was a multi-blade thing which would fold like a fan for storage. That is what you are looking at. It seems like only yesterday. Here is what one looks like with the reflector fully open: Accura Photography Camera Flash, Folding Reflector, Vintage With Leather Case - Etsy

Remember, this was high tech at the time.

 

[Richard G]

Good you’ve not let slip the name of the series yet, unless Man With a Camera is it. Interesting. Was Bronson a photographer?

 

[helen.HH]

There needs to be a 'New' series
Woman with a camera.

I'll play the leading role, giggles

 

[CMur12]

There needs to be a 'New' series
Woman with a camera.

I'll play the leading role, giggles

I would watch that!

- Murray

 

[Darthfeeble]

"They" with a camera?

 

[helen.HH]

arghhhh
heavy into pronouns 🙄

 

[Alpsman]

They are very cool. Perhaps I should get one for my little Leica Cave.😎

They are still around for sometimes little money. Made by a lot of companies.
For example:

Bitte entschuldigen Sie die Störung...

mostly names "vintage flash"
But remember, if you want to use them, you will also need the right flash bulbs. These are much rarer and usually much more expensive than the flash itself.

 

[Alpsman]

There needs to be a 'New' series
Woman with a camera.

I'll play the leading role, giggles

I suggest "Lady with a camera"

 

[boojum]

They are still around for sometimes little money. Made by a lot of companies.
For example:

Bitte entschuldigen Sie die Störung...

mostly names "vintage flash"
But remember, if you want to use them, you will also need the right flash bulbs. These are much rarer and usually much more expensive than the flash itself.

That's why the flash is cheap: no bulbs.