This
year 2004 marks 40 years since the introduction of the Spotmatic (October
1964 in Japan, on occasion of Tokyo Olympic Games). The
ongoing project is collecting some vintage pictures taken using a
Spotmatic (or another Asahi Pentax SLR and/or lens) during the 1964-1975
era.
Here is a selection of
pictures received so far (June 2004). I don't know whether they will be the chosen
pictures or not. At this moment, they
just suit this page needs. Thanks to all contributors.
| Pat
Elsass: Las Vegas 1973-1975 |
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| Dan
Matyola: Vietnam and Japan 1966 |
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Hiroshima |
| Jorge
Omar: Rio de Janeiro 1971-1972 |
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| Shel
Belinkoff: S.Francisco 1968-1969 |
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| Justin
Scott: Australia 1966-1967 |
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| David
Brooks: Canada 1975 |
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Anybody having some pictures matching above requirements and willing to
share them with other folks interested in this topic, can select a few (possibly the best ones :-) scan and email
them to me. The most interesting ones
will be published here and in a special Spotmatic issue.
All published authors will also receive a free copy of the magazine.
Please don't forget that best interesting pictures have to give the taste
of the times (60's and 70's). Either a sunset or you lovely cat jumping
have probably nothing related to that era to show!
On the contrary, any picture related to some events, like sports and
chronicle (now history) will work. Did you shoot an Apollo launch, a rock
concert or anything like that? You're welcome! Furthermore, any other picture giving the taste of the time
(showing
typical clothes, hair, make-up, cars, etc.) is welcome too. In case, please also add some
useful details (e.g. approximate date and location and equipment used for
shooting), to complement the pictures.
Deadline is December 2004.
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