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This hand-held camera for low-level reconnaissance has a Schneider-Gottingen Xenon lens. Equipped with special color film, the camera was also used for spotting camouflage. Turning the right handle clockwise winds the film and cocks the shutter, which is finger tripped.

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This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin Germany Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Fritz Volk G.m.b.H.
 Physical Description Gray color; lens cone dented; leather strap missing; lens by Schneider-Gottingen #44878; xenon 1:2, f=12.5 cm; some corrosion. Dimensions Overall: 5 3/4 x 5in. (14.6 x 12.7cm)
Other (5 3/4 IN): 5 3/4 x 11 x 5in. (14.6 x 27.9 x 12.7cm)
 Materials metal, glass, phenolic, rubber, wood, leather
 Inventory Number A19870352000 Credit Line Gift of Stuart G. Newman. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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