| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL40037.004 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Glass, Leather, Metal, Plastic, Velveteen, Vinyl |
| Maker |
Asahi Optical Company |
| Place made | Japan: Tokyo |
| Date made | c 1964 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 1:2/35 lens: Raeburn Trindall, Commonwealth Film Unit cinematographer
Description
Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 1:2/35 lens with metal lens cap and screw fitting. Supplied with original green velveteen-lined leather carrying container with vinyl shoulder strap.
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.