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From: simon@simon_pc.UUCP (Simon Shapiro)
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Subject: Re: What kind of film do the astronauts use?
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Date: Fri, 21-Feb-86 22:42:56 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb 21 22:42:56 1986
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Summary: Re: more on out of this world film...

In article <2152@utcsri.UUCP>, hofbauer@utcsri.UUCP writes:
> > type of film.  I assume the IMAX film is some specially-made film, but
> > since they also use a Hasselblad (which they even show them using at one
When 70mm film is used in a Hasselblad, it produces the same square image
that the 120/220 film does.  It comes in a long roll (up to 30ft), the
film is (what Kodak calls) Estar (tm) base (tough polyester), and the 
camera's cavity is slightly pressurized (to keep film flat).  If you shoot
down to earth and want a GOOD picture you use arial film.  For in-cain or
short distance photography this film is too slow and contrasty, you use
anything else.