Camera, Aerial, Konishiroku Model K-8, Japan

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Konishi-Roku Optical Industry Company

Physical Description

Black; perigon lens, 1:4.5, f-25cm. Lens #3370; elect.oper., canvas jacket, yellow filter; no film magazine

Summary

A mapping and vertical photography camera that records data directly onto the film (similar to the Fairchild K-8 design). This camera has a Perigon 25 cm lens and a between-the-lens shutter. It is displayed with a suspension mount. The film magazine is missing.

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Air Force

Inventory Number

A19603010000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Dimensions

3-D: 30.7 x 40.5cm (12 1/16 x 15 15/16 in.)

Country of Origin

Japan

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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/nv92e9eaf05-61d9-4a30-a2e1-29e64e5b6b0b

Record ID

nasm_A19603010000