Hoya skylight filter No 49 in case: Raeburn Trindall, Commonwealth Film Unit cinematographer

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number REL40037.007
Collection type Technology
Object type Optical equipment
Physical description Cardboard, Glass, Metal, Plastic
Maker Tokina Company Ltd
Place made Japan: Tokyo
Date made c 1964
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Hoya skylight filter, 50 mm diameter, in circular perspex and foam storage case stored in original purchase box.. Marked 'HOYA 49 Skylight 1A JAPAN' around circumference.

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.