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Hasselblad 500 EL/M 70mm. Camera

Hasselblad 500 EL/M 70mm. Camera
This is a fully functional Apollo Training Camera that is complete with 70mm. film magazine, motor drive, RM-2 finder for the 70mm magazine and a Carl Zeiss 1:2.8 lens with an f=80mm focal length. There is even an adapter ring and lens filter attached. There are numerous NASA stickers/labels attached to the body of the camera as well as markings:: P/N SEF 33101017-301, S/N 1003. The film magazine is marked P/N SEF 33101018-301, S/N 1037 and has NASA labels "Earth Obs" , "IFO1" and two pieces of white Velcro on the back (to hold the magazine to a bulkhead during flight). With this lens, the camera is fully functional here on earth and can be used just as any other camera can. The extra large shutter mechanism (to allow for use with spacesuit gloves) is an important feature of this camera. This is a rare and important addition to any Apollo or camera collection.

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