FANATICO
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That is interesting……imagine a Kolchak:X-Files series with better SFX.
Also, notably within the “Travelers” episode, is the X-Files, usage of the name “X-Files” origin story.
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Kolchak: The Night Stalker - His Gear
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Also, notably within the “Travelers” episode, is the X-Files, usage of the name “X-Files” origin story.
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fcoffman
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Newly signed up (although I've searched this site quite often). Not sure if this is the right way to initiate a question. It's been pretty well determined that the "Day Camera" in the NIght Stalker MOVIE is an Asahi Pentax and the "Night Camera" is a Nikon F, complete with the requisite flash adapter (that attaches over the rewind dial). I thought at first that the flash unit was a Nikon SB-10 in the vertical position, but now I think this is not the case. Any theories on the make and model of the flash unit. YES, I realize this is an obscure bit of triviana, but I'm trying to assemble a set of ALL of Kolchak's cameras. Have the Rollei 16, of course, but also the Night Strangler Minolta 16 EE II, and the Nikon F (with flash adapter) and the Asahi Pentax.
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FANATICO
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Probe Droid
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I made that mashup pic years ago. Haven't seen it in awhile.
fcoffman
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FANATICO! I thank you very much for this suggestion (convinced me for sure). I believe it's almost certainly the Model 1 as depicted. I shall search for one to complete my "Cameras-in-the-Night Stalker Movie" kit. I have a beautiful, almost new cond. NIkon F. Takes great photos -- I'm used to manual focus. Been a photog enthusiastic amateur since a kid (I'm 75 now). Thanks again.
FANATICO
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Great!
When you finally get all the Kolchak cameras together……by all means post a pic on this thread
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fcoffman
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Here's one that will rankle a bit with "light blue pinstripe purists." I contend that--in the NIGHT STALKER Movie (and in many scenes in the TV series, if not ALL!? at least in many) that Kolchak is wearing a GREY pinstripe jacket and/or suit. There's also the bit about the scenes with gold necktie (Light gold in the final scene as he's booted out of town) and a couple scenes with dark grey slacks (early in the movie). BUT I'm throwing out the Grey Pinstripe Hypothesis as noted above SEE PHOTO
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drusselmeyer
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That is possible. Most tv shows were shot on Kodak film which has a reputation of having a blue tint. On Batman, Batgirl's outfit was Plum, but it always looked Purple on screen.
FANATICO
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Personally……for cosplay purposes….I’m sticking with blue white seersucker ….the TV version. Deeper back in this thread …I believe I posted a pic or too….of an actual screen used jacket made originally by a tailor shop in SF if memories serve me. It was indeed a blue white. Most of us choose to wear those colors….but hey…if you want to piece together different colors and materials as you have posted in the pictures…..then go for it! The additional variants will cost you a p-r-e-t-t-y penny
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fcoffman
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I agree, Jason. I've priced getting seersucker pinstripes in my size (50-52 long) -- in WHATEVER colors light blue or grey etc. You're right about the cost. I'm going to do another viewthrough and scrutiny of the TV episodes -- that will be fun anyway.Personally……for cosplay purposes….I’m sticking with blue white seersucker ….the TV version. Deeper back in this thread …I believe I posted a pic or too….of an actual screen used jacket made originally by a tailor shop in SF if memories serve me. It was indeed a blue white. Most of us choose to wear those colors….but hey…if you want to piece together different colors and materials as you have posted in the pictures…..then go for it! The additional variants will cost you a p-r-e-t-t-y penny
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FANATICO
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Jason is not my name…..but then that’s ok too.
Keep ‘em guessing….I always say..
Good Luck on your costume attire.
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fcoffman
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Sorry for the name confusion, FANATICO. I'll get it right in a few more tries. ;-)
fcoffman
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Yes, Cable Car Clothiers on that jacket you noted. I've worked with them before on golf knickers. Certainly good evidence that blue-white was used in at least some/many/most? of the TV series.Personally……for cosplay purposes….I’m sticking with blue white seersucker ….the TV version. Deeper back in this thread …I believe I posted a pic or too….of an actual screen used jacket made originally by a tailor shop in SF if memories serve me. It was indeed a blue white. Most of us choose to wear those colors….but hey…if you want to piece together different colors and materials as you have posted in the pictures…..then go for it! The additional variants will cost you a p-r-e-t-t-y penny
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Kolchak
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Hello. The classic Kolchak camera is a German made Rollei 16 subminiature. I was unusual in that it uses 16mm film stock. The flash is a Rollei strobe attatched to the camera with the Rollei tripod adaptor and hotshoe connection between the flash and adaptor. The camera itself is fairly easy to find on Ebay but the flash adaptor is rare and often goes for $100.00 when one pops up.
FANATICO
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This might drop you like a bad burrito….but this is how much it cost when it first sold….
You going to need to bust open your piggy bank and bite the bullet….
Good Luck
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fcoffman
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Yes, they are pricey. Likely the best source is the rare appearance on eBay. The other trick is that, to achieve the "Kolchak TV Series Camera [especially "Night Version"] Rollei 16 with flash, the tripod adapter has to be installed upside down, the 1/4 20 thread opening facing upward to accomodate the cold shoe and allow the mounting of the flash unit. Rollei also made a flash attachment (single flash bulb unit--WHICH I ALSO HAVE), but that is not used in the TV series. I've just about completed my collection of "The Cameras of Carl Kolchak," complete with all flash attachments--should have photos of same to display within the next week or so.This might drop you like a bad burrito….but this is how much it cost when it first sold….
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You going to need to bust open your piggy bank and bite the bullet….
Good Luck
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animator
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I kept an eye out for sets that have both the camera and adapter on eBay. They do come up and it seems cheaper than trying to get them separately.This might drop you like a bad burrito….but this is how much it cost when it first sold….
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You going to need to bust open your piggy bank and bite the bullet….
Good Luck
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fcoffman
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Kolchak Kamera Kollection-Camera #1: THE NIGHT STALKER "Daytime"/"Body-at-the-Beach" Camera
Based on prior comments, I believe that the camera is certainly an Asahi Pentax S-series model. I believe the enhanced and attached clips from the film show this, with the Pentax logo clearly visible on the viewfinder. I have acquired a vintage (and excellent condition--recently CLA-ed [Cleaned, Lubricated, Adjusted] S1a model (see photos). There's no way to know precisely, but I believe the lens shown attached by the screw-mount M42 threaded lens is, most likely, a standard 50mm (WYSIWYG) focal length. Unless some savant knows what lens is attached (or some prop manager or assistant or crew member perchance still living could attest to the exact lens), I'm going with the notion that the press camera would have "Good Glass" -- as we say in photography. The lens shown attached is a Super-Multi-Coated (SMC, came around in 1971) very "bright" f1.4 50mm prime lens. This camera will go with me on a trip to historic Galena, Illinois over Easter. I'll take shots around the old town and post (at least a link) to the resulting photos. Pretty sure K. would have been shooting Black and White, but I'll shoot color and then render them both in color and B & W to show results. Comments on the photos welcome.
P.S. The photo snippits of Kolchak clearly show the "fronted" position of the shutter button, standard for the S-series Pentax group.
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FANATICO
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Ya know……a lot of tv props like cameras that have accessories such as interchangeable lenses is sometimes under the purview of the propmaster to choose. Unless a type of camera is specifically requested by the producer(s) for i.e. name brand product placement…..they will take a camera body and attach any lens that will fit and the hand off to use in a scene.
Shows from those days had no clue that decades later they would become popular with collectors wanting to relive those shows with its props.
Many of show props as deemed by today’s collectors, found there way to the studio dumpsters after production. Millions $$$ in today’s worth…..just thrown out.
Anyway nice pics of your Kameras….
The lens used while filming the Kolchak movie is clueless for me…
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Shows from those days had no clue that decades later they would become popular with collectors wanting to relive those shows with its props.
Many of show props as deemed by today’s collectors, found there way to the studio dumpsters after production. Millions $$$ in today’s worth…..just thrown out.
Anyway nice pics of your Kameras….
The lens used while filming the Kolchak movie is clueless for me…
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