Aerial Camera [K 20]
Maker and role
The Folmer Graflex Corporation, Manufacturer
Production date
1941-1945
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Object detail
Accession number
2008.7.19
Production period
Description
The K-20 is an aerial camera used during World War II. Fairchild design, made under licence for military contract. Approximately 15,000 were manufactured by Folmer Graflex Corp. in Rochester, NY between 1941-1945. They use a 5.25"x20 to 5.25"x200 foot Roll Film, with an image size of 4x5 inches. Lenses were 6 3/8" f/4.5 adjustable diaphragm, non interchangeable, made by either Kodak, Ilex, or Bausch & Lomb, as available at time of order. An interesting feature is the use of a vacuum to keep the film flat.
Marks
PROPERTY U.S. NAVY / CAMERA AIRCRAFT / (4 X 5 INCH) / TYPE K 20 / SERIAL NO. USN 42-3122 / CONTRACT NO. NXS 7310 / SPECIFICATION NO. 101-1 / MANUFACTURERS' ASSEMBLY PART NO. K20E-H55 / THE FOLMER GRAFLEX CORPORATION / ROCHESTER / N.Y, USA
MIRD
EA7512 / MADE IN U.S.A BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER N.Y. / KODAK ANASTIGMAT F:45 161MM
MANUFACTURED BY / THE FOLMER GRAFLEX CORPORATION / ROCHESTER N.Y, U.S.A / K20 AIRCRAFT CAMERA / LICENSED UNDER / U.S. PATENTS 1,779,424 / 1,974,942 2,131,226
OVERHAUL SHUTTER EVERY 10,000 EXPOSURES - SEE COUNTER
MIRD
EA7512 / MADE IN U.S.A BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER N.Y. / KODAK ANASTIGMAT F:45 161MM
MANUFACTURED BY / THE FOLMER GRAFLEX CORPORATION / ROCHESTER N.Y, U.S.A / K20 AIRCRAFT CAMERA / LICENSED UNDER / U.S. PATENTS 1,779,424 / 1,974,942 2,131,226
OVERHAUL SHUTTER EVERY 10,000 EXPOSURES - SEE COUNTER
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Credit Line
The Folmer Graflex Corporation. 1941-1945. Aerial Camera [K 20], 2008.7.19. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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