| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL40037.018 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | Cardboard, Glass, Plastic |
| Maker |
Asahi Optical Company |
| Place made | Japan: Tokyo |
| Date made | c 1964 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Box containing a clear, a yellow and an orange Asahi 49 mm glass filter: Raeburn Trindall, Commonwealth Film Unit cinematographer
Description
Commercial Asahio Pentax box ontaining three glass filters - a clear, a yellow and an orange, all for 49 mm use.
History / Summary
Relating to the Vietnam service of Raeburn Trindall, a cinematographer with the Commonwealth Film Unit. Three members of the Unit, Malcolm Smith, director, Raeburn Trindall, cinematographer and photographer, and Howard Spry, sound recordist, visited Vietnam in October 1968 to shoot footage to be used in productions for the RAAF Golden Years 50th anniversary celebrations.