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This type of viewfinder was developed by the J.A. Maurer company for use with their 70mm cameras during the Gemini program. The viewfinder attached to the mounting bracket on top of the camera, its the lens could be flipped up. The concave lens provides an illuminated outline to pictures being taken, which is particularly helpful in dark conditions.

NASA transferred this object to the Museum in 1971.

 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 United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer J. A. Maurer, Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D: 6.4 x 3.4 x 4.1cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
 Materials Anodized Aluminum, Aluminum, Plastic, Velcro, Paint, Synthetic Rubber
 Inventory Number A19720561000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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