NASA had this lens test drive box available during ground preparations of the IMAX camera used in the payload bay of the space shuttle. The camera was flown on seven missions in the 1980s and 1990s and captured film footage for four IMAX productions.
As motorized lens were controlled remotely during flight, the motors underwent ground testing to ensure they were ready for flight. This piece of ground support equipment was used to test 30mm camera lenses.
Gift of the IMAX Corporation in 2011.
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
Canada
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
IMAX Corporation
Dimensions
Approximate: 7.6 x 7.6 x 13.3cm (3 x 3 x 5 1/4 in.)
Other (serial cable): 18.4cm (7 1/4 in.)
Other (power cable): 40.6cm (16 in.)
Materials
Aluminum
Synthetic
Coating
Copper Alloy
Plastic
Inventory Number
A20120259005
Credit Line
Gift of the IMAX Corporation
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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