Camera, Aerial, Konishiroku Model K-8, Japan

National Air and Space Museum

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
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19603010000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92e9eaf05-61d9-4a30-a2e1-29e64e5b6b0b
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