Camera, Aerial, Riehenbildner RB 50/30, Zeiss FK 30

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss G.m.b.H.
Physical Description
Zeiss lens 1:5 f=50 cm; film 30 x 30 cm.; w/film pack; electrically controlled
Summary
This camera was used for medium- and high-altitude panoramic or strip photography by Germany during the Second World War. It has a Tessar 50 cm lens.
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Inventory Number
A19602433000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Dimensions
3-D: 83 x 38 x 60cm (32 11/16 x 14 15/16 x 23 5/8 in.)
Country of Origin
Germany
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
Boeing Aviation Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19602433000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93a90dad9-1539-4560-8723-72134d04dd68
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