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This Hasselblad super-wide camera is of the type used by the Gemini astronauts. Walter Schirra inspired NASA to look at the Swedish-built Hasselblad 70mm single-reflex camera after purchasing one for himself prior to his Mercury-Atlas 8 mission in 1962. The brand became a standard for astronaut photography. During their missions, astronauts photograph the Earth and other objects in orbit, such as the Agena target vehicles, or astronauts on EVA. NASA modified the film itself so more images could be taken on a single role and removed the mirror and viewfinders to cut back on weight. It is not known if this camera flew on a particular mission.

NASA transferred the camera to the Smithsonian in 1976.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Sweden Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Carl Zeiss G.m.b.H.
Hasselblad
 Dimensions Overall: 4 in. tall x 4 1/8 in. wide x 7 in. deep (10.16 x 10.48 x 17.78cm)
Other (lens): 2 3/4 in. deep x 2 7/8 in. diameter (6.99 x 7.3cm)
Other (camera body): 4 in. tall x 4 1/8 in. wide x 1 1/4 in. deep (10.16 x 10.48 x 3.18cm)
Other (magazine): 4 in. tall x 3 3/4 in. wide x 3 in. deep (10.16 x 9.53 x 7.62cm)
 Materials metal case, glass optics
 Inventory Number A19770556000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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