| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL40037.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Vinyl |
| Maker |
Asahi Optical Company |
| Place made | Japan: Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo |
| Date made | 1964 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Asahi Pentax 'Spotmatic' 35 mm SLR camera in case: Raeburn Trindall, Commonwealth Film Unit cinematographer
Description
Pentax model 'Spotmatic' 35 mm single lens reflex camera fitted with a 1:1.4/50 ratio Takumar lens. Serial 1373959 impressed into top of case. Camera is supplied with a black vinyl carrying case and a metal lens cap.
History / Summary
Relating to the Vietnam service of Raeburn Trindall, a cinematographer with the Commonwealth Film Unit. Three members of the Unit, Malcolm Smith, director, Raeburn Trindall, cinematographer and photographer, and Howard Spry, sound recordist, visited Vietnam in October 1968 to shoot footage to be used in productions for the RAAF Golden Years 50th anniversary celebrations.