Film Magazine, Hasselblad, 70mm, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Cine Mechanics

Hasselblad

Summary

This 70mm film magazine manufactured by Cine Mechanics was used with a Hasselblad camera during the Gemini program. NASA chose this combination early in the Gemini program for its outstanding photographic quality, and the adaptation of the equipment for use in the spacecraft as well as in the vacuum of space.

This film magazine was transferred to the Museum from NASA in 1970.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19790487000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Metal, velcro, plastic

Dimensions

Overall: 3 3/4 in. tall x 3 1/2 in. wide x 2 in. deep (9.53 x 8.89 x 5.08cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv975c02264-c259-4129-acff-d976a24b6d57

Record ID

nasm_A19790487000