Lens, 3X, Canon, Space Shuttle

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Canon Camera

Summary

This 3X zoom lens was used with a Canon 8mm format video camera on Space Shuttle flights in the 1990s. Astronauts could use several interchangeable lenses for different photography tasks, such as watching the external tank or capturing video of Earth through the windows, or filming crew activities and documenting any technical problems inside the vehicle.

NASA has transferred various cameras and lenses to the Museum in 2005 when they were no longer needed for missions in space.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A20060440000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Aluminum, glass, plastic, velcro

Dimensions

3-D: 9.2 × 7.5cm (3 5/8 × 2 15/16 in.)

Country of Origin

Japan

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv999f3a59e-b6a2-4d0c-8f9e-604e0140ae76

Record ID

nasm_A20060440000