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Rare NASA-Issued Nikon F5 Camera Body with MF-28 Back, Bracket Plate, Cue Cards & Exposure Data
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Rare NASA-Issued Nikon F5 Camera Body with MF-28 Back, Bracket Plate, Cue Cards & Exposure Data

$ 2000.00

$ 3199.00

🚀 Rare NASA Nikon F5 35mm Film Camera – MF-28 Data Back + Cue Cards + Exposure Data
📍 Direct from NASA’s Johnson Space Center – Authentic Shuttle Program Equipment

Own a genuine piece of space history! This rare Nikon F5 camera body comes directly from NASA’s Shuttle Program and was part of a limited batch (approx. 35 units) procured for IVA (intra-vehicular activity) use aboard spacecraft in the late 1990s. This particular unit was obtained from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas and is a standout artifact for collectors, photographers, and space enthusiasts alike.

🔭 About the Camera

  • Model: Nikon F5 35mm Film Camera

  • NASA Modifications: Internal lubricants reformulated for zero-gravity conditions

  • Fitted with: Nikon MF-28 data back (included)

  • Notable Feature: Final 35mm film camera NASA flew before fully switching to digital

  • Launch Debut: First flown on Shuttle Endeavour in December 1998

The F5 was chosen for its blazing-fast autofocus, precision matrix metering, and ease of use in complex settings—allowing astronauts to produce higher-quality images with less training. This camera also features Velcro on the viewfinder and a NASA mounting bracket, indicating prep for spacecraft integration.

📊 Original Exposure Data Included!

The MF-28 back stores data for up to 50 rolls of film. This sale includes:

  • An Excel file (.xls on CD) with exposure data from 36 rolls of film

  • Frame-by-frame records: shutter speed, aperture, focal length, film speed, multiple exposures, and more
    (Note: Roll #11 not stored in buffer)

📝 Included in This Sale

  • 📷 NASA Nikon F5 Body – Serial #3152807

  • 📡 MF-28 Data Back – Serial #207348

  • 🔍 DP-30 Finder – Serial #3688004

  • 🔒 Original Body Cap

  • 🧾 Photocopy of NASA Camera Cue Cards (including settings for shooting auroras, city lights, lightning, crew photos, etc.)

  • 💿 CD with Exposure Data Logs (Excel format)

⚙️ Condition

  • Operational: Meter reacts to light; shutter fires and sounds accurate

  • Cosmetic: Signs of use, consistent with space prep and handling. All original labels intact. Battery compartment is clean; shutter curtains look good

  • Note: Camera has not been film tested to preserve its decommissioned state

💫 A Rare Opportunity
This is more than just a camera — it’s a historic instrument that was part of NASA's transition from film to digital imaging in space. Whether you’re a camera collector, space memorabilia enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates technological history, this NASA Nikon F5 is a treasure worthy of display or preservation.

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