Cap, lens

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OBJECT TYPE: camera/cine/push-on
DATE: 1970
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2002.0562.003

MANUFACTURER: Sony
MODEL: Unknown
LOCATION: Japan

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 3
Total Parts: 4
AKA: N/A
Patents: N/A
General Description: synthetic & metal components.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 36.0 cm
Width: 7.3 cm
Height: N/A
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: N/A
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Photography
Category: Cine camera accessories
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: Sony
Country: Japan
State/Province: Unknown
City: Unknown

Context

Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
Period: This type of unit introduced in 1969. This unit purchased for use in 1977.
Canada: Example of video equipment used for instructional purposes in a Canadian university in the period before the introduction of compact video cassette formats.
Function: To cover and protect camera lens when not in use.
Technical: Unknown
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: "SONY" cast in raised print on cap face; "MADE IN JAPAN" cast in raised print on reverse.
Missing: None.
Finish: Rigid black synthetic cap has matte face; smooth, reflective sides and inner surface. Woven black synthetic (?) cord connecting lens cap to smooth black synthetic retaining ring has silver metal collars on either end.
Decoration: N/A

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Sony, Cap, lens, circa 1970, Artifact no. 2002.0562, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collection.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/2002.0562.003/

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