nickc1 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Just viewed for the nth time Michael Winner's film 'The Mechanic' with Charles Bronson. The opening sequence has him using a camera with motor drive attached to a telescope. I think it is a Nikon F2 body, but I am not certain - Anyone got any other thoughts? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 A great old film. I wish I had a copy. Now only terrorists use cameras. One would have thought cameras should be banned decades ago if they could be used for illegal activities. You can stab a person with a knife. Ban them. Cars are used for robbery getaways. Better ban them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmuir Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Cant remember the exact camera but I dig the ball of wax he is always squezzing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon DAmato Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdmRcgjN1m0">opening sequence</a> is on youtube. In that short clip, he uses a camera, binoculars, and a rifle scope! <br><br> Bronson turns the camera counter-clockwise to mount it to the lens, so that's right for a Nikon. And the F2 came out in 1971, which would be correct for a 1972 movie. <br><br> But there's a tight shot from behind where you get a close look at the camera, and it doesn't look like an f2. The strip of metal around the top looks too thin, and the winder/asa dial/shutter release layout looks different. I think, too, that the camera in the movie has the rings for the camera strap at the sides instead of on the front corners. <br><br> So, I don't think it's an F2. Too bad, I would have loved that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonmestrom Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 what about "Under Fire" of Roger Spottiswood? Nice movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_macpherson Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Best line from 'Under Fire' - Nolte says...."I dont take sides, I just take pictures". Worth remembering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_ferris Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Does this help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_ferris Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Does this help? if my browser would work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon DAmato Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 The more I think about it, the more I think it's an F1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_ferris Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'd have to agree, a Nikon F not the F2, the top plate is to thin for an F2 but right for the F. That was fun, Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon DAmato Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Right-- an F-- not an F1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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