Camera, Aerial, Fritz Volk Handkammer HK12.5

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Fritz Volk G.m.b.H.

Physical Description

Gray color; lens cone dented; leather strap missing; lens by Schneider-Gottingen #44878; xenon 1:2, f=12.5 cm; some corrosion.

Summary

This hand-held camera for low-level reconnaissance has a Schneider-Gottingen Xenon lens. Equipped with special color film, the camera was also used for spotting camouflage. Turning the right handle clockwise winds the film and cocks the shutter, which is finger tripped.

Credit Line

Gift of Stuart G. Newman

Inventory Number

A19870352000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

metal, glass, phenolic, rubber, wood, leather

Dimensions

Overall: 5 3/4 x 5in. (14.6 x 12.7cm)

Other (5 3/4 IN): 5 3/4 x 11 x 5in. (14.6 x 27.9 x 12.7cm)

Country of Origin

Germany

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv930327a38-7b4f-4dc2-b0d7-cd55d865d12f

Record ID

nasm_A19870352000