The last 9 months have been trying on everyone in the world, but no one more so than the front line workers in our health-care departments. They take risks beyond measure on a good day without a global pandemic in the midst….but over the last while things have been pushed even harder with those tasked with saving our lives. To honor their sacrifice, dedication, and extremely hard work both physically and mentally, Hasselblad and artists Cooper & Gorfer created a single work of art to depict the struggle these front-line workers have experienced.

The pandemic has been a terrifying event in our lives. Some of us losing loved ones and others their livelihood, the drama streams constantly on our media feeds, leaving most of us feeling helpless. We found ourselves wanting to humanise the story. By getting close, it enabled us to face our own fears. The arts have a place in reclaiming this. The vulnerability of both the patients and healthcare workers needs the nuance of the creative approach to best capture it.

– Sarah Cooper & Nina Gorfer

Sarah Cooper & Nina Gorfer collaborated with the Sahlgrenska University Hospital and members of it’s ICU to create the piece titled “Delerium“  (using the Hasselblad H6D-100c and HC 50mm) depicting the stress and struggle the healthcare workers have pushed through during this pandemic. Inspired by artists from the Renaissance, Cooper & Gorfer created their final image in their version of a battle scene where the nurses and doctors were the warriors. Be sure to watch the full BTS video and read the accompanying blog post on Hasselblad’s official page here to get all the details and see the finished images in their full brilliant glory.

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The new converter behaves similarly to other adapters on the market such as the Vello or MetaBones Speedboosters, where it adds a glass element between the body and adapted lens. Here’s a list of all the currently compatible lenses and how the XH Converter will affect them;

Read the full Press Release Below;

The XH Converter 0,8 brings new opportunities to Hasselblad photographers with the ability to unlock a whole new set of H System lens capabilities. The XH Converter 0,8, used on HC/HCD lenses attached to an X System or 907X camera, reduces the focal length of the lens by a factor of 0,8x, which delivers a wider field of view and improves the maximum aperture of the lens by two-thirds of a stop. Additionally, the XH Converter 0,8 improves lens performance in terms of contrast and apparent sharpness across the entire frame.

An impressive combination for maximizing aperture is achieved when attaching the XH Converter 0,8 to the HC f/2,2 100mm lens, transforming the aperture and focal length to f/1,8 and 80mm, respectively. This creates an extremely large aperture that proves even faster than the XCD f/1,9 80mm lens, which until now has been the highest aperture lens option for X and 907X camera systems. An example of reducing focal length with the XH Converter 0,8 is when combined with the HCD f/4,8 24mm lens, it creates an aperture of f/3,8 with a 19mm focal length. This results in an even wider lens option than the existing XCD 21 lens, the widest lens in the X System.

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The XH Converter 0,8 joins a range of Hasselblad adapters and converters, including the XH Lens Adapter which allows the usage of all 12 H System lenses as they are on X and 907X camera systems. The addition of the XH Converter 0,8 to the existing accessories lineup now provides these systems with enhanced functionality for H Lenses. In addition, H System users who decide to branch into the X or 907X systems gain more versatility from their current HC/HCD Lens options.

All H System lenses with firmware 18.0.0 or later must be updated to the newest version 19.1.0 to work with the XH Converter 0,8 and to get auto focus (HC 120 and HC 120 II can only be used in manual focus mode). Other H System lenses (except HC 120 and HC 120 II) with firmware older than 18.0.0 will work but only in manual focus mode. Please note that only HC/HCD lenses with firmware 18.0.0 or later can be updated to 19.1.0. Lenses with older firmware have older hardware and therefore cannot be updated. Additionally, the X1D-50c must be updated with firmware 1.25.0 or later and the X1D II 50C, 907X 50C, and 907X Special Edition cameras must all be updated with firmware 1.4.0 or later.

The XH Converter 0,8 is available now for purchase with an MSRP of $944 excluding sales tax. See more at www.hasselblad.com/x-system-accessories/xh-converter-0-8/.

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Coupling the CFV II 50C with the 907X, Hasselblad’s smallest medium format camera body ever, creates a highly compact package. This combination offers a truly distinct photographic experience, including the classic waist-level shooting style of the V System enabled by the CFV II 50C’s tilt screen. With the 907X, the photographer gains access to all of the high-quality X System Lenses in addition to a vast range of Hasselblad optics via adapters, including the H System, V System, and XPan Lenses. In addition, the 907X enables compatibility with a wide range of third-party adapters and lenses. Accessories that beautifully complement the combination include the 907X Control Grip and 907X Optical Viewfinder.

Key features for the 907X 50C:

• Large medium format 50MP 43.8 x 32.9 mm CMOS sensor
• 14 stops of dynamic range
• Hasselblad HNCS
• Captures 16-bit RAW images and full-resolution JPEGs
• High-resolution 3.2-inch 2.4M dot touch and tilt screen
• Smooth live view experience with a high frame rate of 60fps
• Video: 2.7k (2720 x 1530) and Full HD (1920 x 1080) / Video covers full sensor width in a 16:9 ratio
• Intuitive user interface with swipe and pinch touch controls
• Internal battery slot with the option to recharge in-camera via the USB-C port (same battery used on the X System)
• Compatibility with most V System cameras made from 1957 and onwards in addition to third party technical or view cameras
• Full compatibility with all XCD Lenses
• Full compatibility with HC/HCD Lenses including AF with optional XH Lens Adapter (manual focus only with HC 120 Macro and HC 120 Macro II)
• Compatibility with V System Lenses, XPan Lenses, and third-party lenses using XV, XPan and third-party lens adapters, respectively
• Dual UHS-II SD card slots
• Audio in/out connectors
• Flash in/out connectors
• Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity and USB-C connection, enabling tethered shooting
• Portable workflow with Phocus Mobile 2 support*
• Optional accessories, including chrome finished 907X Control Grip for quick access to main image functions and 907X Optical Viewfinder for convenient eye-level shooting
• 907X ultra-thin and lightweight body converts CFV II 50C digital back into digital SWC
• 907X 50C weight: 740 g (CFV II 50C: 540 g / 907X Camera Body: 200 g)

[Related Reading: Hasselblad Launches The 907X Special Edition To Celebrate 50 Years On The Moon]

Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount Hasselblad X
• Camera Format Medium Format
• Pixels Effective: 50 Megapixel
• Maximum Resolution 8272 x 6200
• Aspect Ratio 4:3
• Sensor Type CMOS
• Sensor Size 43.8 x 32.9 mm
• Image File Format JPEG, Raw, TIFF
• Bit Depth 16-Bit
• Image Stabilization None
• ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100 to 25600
• Shutter Type Electronic Shutter, Leaf Shutter
• Shutter Speed
  • Mechanical Shutter
    • 1/2000 to 4080 Second
  • Electronic Shutter
    • 1/10000 to 4080 Second
• Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Spot
• Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual
• Continuous Shooting Up to 2.7 fps at 50 MP
• Interval Recording Yes
• Autofocus Points Contrast Detection: 117
• Monitor Size 3″
• Monitor Resolution 920,000 Dot
• Monitor Type Tilting Touchscreen LCD
• Maximum Sync Speed 1/2000 Second (Leaf Shutter)
• External Flash Connection PC Terminal
• Memory Card Slot Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
• Connectivity USB Type-C (USB 3.0)
• Wireless Wi-Fi
• GPS Yes
• Battery 1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 3400 mAh
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.02 x 3.66 x 3.31″ / 102 x 93 x 84 mm
• Weight 1.63 lb / 740 g (Body with Battery and Memory)

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• The 907X 50C has an MSRP of $6399 excluding sales tax. – Adorama | B&H | Amazon
• The 907X Control Grip has an MSRP $729 excluding sales tax. – Adorama | B&H | Amazon
• The 907X Optical Viewfinder has an MSRP of $499 excluding sales tax. – Adorama | B&H | Amazon

All products are available to order today, and shipping will begin from the end of August.

Visit www.hasselblad.com/cfv-ii-50c-907x/ to see more about the 907X 50C.

*Update for Phocus Mobile 2 for iPad and a brand new Phocus Mobile 2 for iPhone to be released soon. This update for Phocus Mobile 2 will enable Live View, allowing for Focus Peaking, control of Depth-of-Field, setting AF area positioning, and the ability to simulate exposure, all from the Live View screen in Phocus Mobile 2.

The XCD 45P allows photographers to bring high quality optics on any adventure, ranging from travel photography across deserts and up mountains to urban exploration and documentary. Minimal weight combined with superior image quality, the XCD 45P coupled with the X1D II and Phocus Mobile 2 lets creatives go physically further with their creative visions with lighter gear in their kit and a highly portable workflow.

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“We’re extremely proud we could produce a lens with as high optical performance as the rest of our XCD lenses in such a compact form,” said Hasselblad Lead Optical Designer, Per Nordlund.

The XCD 45P features an optical design incorporating two aspherical elements, resulting in state-of-the art optical performance within compact dimensions. The XCD 45P has been designed with discreet portability in mind and thanks to evolved designs, both the autofocus motor and leaf shutter have been reduced in audible noise. Photographers will find that the new XCD 45P leaf shutter is less audible than many focal plane mechanical shutters.

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With a minimum focus distance of 35cm (13.8 in) and a maximum image scale of 1:5.2, the XCD 45P is even suitable for food or still life photography. Its mechanically connected focus ring gives the lens a responsive and accurate manual focus experience. Just as the other XCD lenses, the XCD 45P is uncompromising in its build quality, technical excellence, optical performance, and balance in handheld use in addition to its built-in leaf shutter that allows for flash sync up to 1/2000s.

Technical Specifications

Pricing & Availability

The XCD 4/45P has an MSRP of €1199 / £1030 / CNY¥8999 including VAT and $1099 / JPY¥130000 excluding VAT. Ordering is available now and shipping to begin in late January 2020. Learn more about this lens here.

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So what are your thoughts? While medium format is kind of out of reach for me on a personal level, it’s incredibly interesting to me to see the advances in the technology coming out from all of these major brands, reducing the size, weight, and costs, while seemingly consistently increasing the quality of the technology! Even just a few years ago the thought of bringing a medium format camera out on the road for an adventure would have me shaking my head! But this seems to be changing that point of view, and for the better. Do you think this will change the way the general masses view and use medium format rigs? Does it spark any interest in you to rent or try the system out? Would you like to see us review this camera and lens system? Let us know in the comments below!

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[Related Reading: Hasselblad Celebrates 50 Years On The Moon With The Camera That Documented The Historic Moon Landing]

Considered one of the most iconic moments in history is the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the Moon – an event so extraordinary that saw the first humans step off our planet and onto another celestial body. Taken down to the lunar surface, attached to astronaut Armstrong’s chest, was a silver Hasselblad Data Camera (HDC) fitted with a Zeiss Biogon 60mm ƒ/5,6 lens and 70mm film magazine which had never actually been tested in space before. A second black Hasselblad Electric Camera (HEC) with a Zeiss Planar 80mm ƒ/2,8 lens was used to shoot from inside the Eagle lunar module. A third black HEC was used by astronaut Michael Collins aboard the Command Module Columbia in lunar orbit. Standing up against the intense temperatures and lack of gravity in space, the Hasselblad cameras captured this once in a lifetime moment flawlessly, letting the rest of Earth see what astronauts Aldrin and Armstrong experienced on the Moon. The resulting images taken with the HDC and HEC have not only provided scientific insight but have proven to be legendary marvels recognized the world over. It was the HEC used by Collins that was taken back to Earth, while the HDC and HEC used on the lunar surface and lunar module were left on the Moon to meet narrow weight margins for successful return. As far as we know, they’ve been on the Moon since 1969.

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Hasselblad proudly celebrates being the camera that documented the historic Moon landing with the 907X Special Edition. The limited-edition kit includes the 907X camera body and CFV II 50C digital back, both in matte black, just as the HEC that made it back to Earth. On the digital back is the text “On the Moon Since 1969”, commemorating the HDC and HEC left behind on the lunar surface fifty years ago. Together, the 907X and CFV II 50C connect Hasselblad’s photographic history into one system.

Coupling the CFV II 50C with Hasselblad’s smallest medium format camera body ever, the 907X, creates a highly compact mirrorless digital camera. This combination offers a truly distinct photographic experience, including the classic waist-level shooting style of the V System enabled by the CFV II 50C’s tilt screen. With the 907X attached to the CFV II 50C, the photographer gains access to all the high-quality XCD Lenses, providing autofocus and electronic exposure control. Coupled with the XH Adapter, all HC/HCD Lenses can be used on the 907X, along with XPan and V System Lenses in electronic shutter mode with the XPan and XV Lens Adapters, respectively. In addition, the 907X enables compatibility with a wide range of third-party adapters and lenses in electronic shutter mode.
Reminiscent of the classic V System film magazine design, the modern CFV II 50C also works as a stand-alone digital back. Compatible with most V System cameras made from 1957 and onwards, the CFV II 50C can also be used on third party technical or view cameras.

Key features of the 907X Special Edition include:

• Large medium format 50MP CMOS sensor
• Up to 14 stops of dynamic range
• Captures 16-bit RAW images and full resolution JPEGs
• High-resolution 3.0-inch 920K dot touch and tilt screen
• Smooth live view experience with a high frame rate of 60fps
• Focus peaking, enabling more accurate focusing (especially advantageous on the manual-focused V System cameras)
• Intuitive user interface with swipe and pinch touch controls
• Internal battery slot with the option to recharge in-camera via the USB-C port (same battery used on the X System)
• Dual UHS-II SD card slots
• Integrated Wi-Fi and USB-C connection
• Portable workflow with Phocus Mobile 2 support

Continuing the celebration, Hasselblad releases a limited edition 50 Years on the Moon merchandise collection, including posters, t-shirts, patches and stickers that commemorate this historical anniversary. The whole collection is available for purchasing here.

The 907X Special Edition has an MSRP of €6500 / $7499 / £5825 excl. VAT. Ordering information and availability will be announced later in the year. See more information and technical specs here.

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Get the full history about Hasselblad on the Moon, download the legendary images taken on the lunar surface with the HDC and read the original 1969 press release here.

Learn more about Hasselblad in space here.

Celebrate The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with B&H

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type
  • 907X camera body + CFV II 50C digital back: Medium Format Mirrorless Digital camera with Autofocus, Auto exposure, interchangeable lenses.
  • CFV II 50C digital back: Can be used with most Hasselblad V System cameras made from 1957 and onwards in addition to third party technical or view cameras with a Hasselblad V interface.
• Construction
  • Machined aluminium. Tripod socket 1/4″ on 907X camera body.
• Sensor Type
  • CMOS, 50 megapixels (8272 × 6200 pixels, 5.3 × 5.3 μm).
• Sensor Dimensions
  • 43.8 × 32.9 mm
• Image Size
  • stills: 3FR RAW capture 108 MB on average. JPEG 5 to 25 MB depending on setting and image content. TIFF 8 bit: 154 MB.
    Video: To be enabled at a later date.
• File Format
  • Hasselblad 3FR RAW, Full size JPEG.
• Shooting Mode
  • 907X camera body + CFV II 50C digital back: Single shot, Continuous, Self Timer, Interval Timer and Exposure Bracketing.
    CFV II 50C digital back: Single shot.
• Colour Definition
  • 16-bit; Dynamic range up to 14 stops.
• Storage Options
  • Dual UHS-II SD cards or tethered to Mac or PC. When having cards in both slots, secondary slot can be used for Overflow or Backup. Max 1 TB. High Speed UHS-II cards are recommended.
• ISO Speed Range
  • 907X camera body + CFV II 50C digital back: ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600.
  • CFV II 50C digital back: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600.
• Colour Management
  • Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS)
• Storage Capacity
  • 64 GB card holds approximately 600 RAW or 2000 JPEG High Quality images on average.
• Capture Rate
  • 907X camera body + CFV II 50C digital back: Up to 2.7 fps with XCD Lenses CFV II 50C digital back: Up to 1.5 fps with V System cameras
• DAC Digital Lens Correction
  • 907X camera body + CFV II 50C digital back: Support for all XCD/HC/HCD Lenses included in Phocus.
  • CFV II 50C digital back: Support for most V System Lenses included in Phocus.
• User Interface
  • Touch interface including swipe, scroll and pinch/spread to zoom. Front scroll wheel and side button on 907X. Many camera functions and settings can be controlled from a tethered computer or iPad Pro/iPad Air (2019) over Wi-Fi.
• Display
  • Tiltable 3.0-inch TFT type, 24 bit colour, 920 K pixels. Touch functionality: Full support.
• Live View
  • On camera and host computer with high frame rate.
• Histogram Feedback
  • Yes
• IR Filter
  • Mounted in front of sensor
• Acoustic Feedback
  • Yes
• Software
  • Phocus for Mac and Windows. Compatible with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® and Adobe Camera Raw®
  • Phocus Mobile 2 including support for tethered connection via USB-C
• Platform Support
  • macOS 10.12 or later; Windows 7 (64 bit) or later; iOS 12 or later
• iOS device Support
  • iPad Pro or iPad Air (2019 or later)
• Host Connection Type
  • USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) Type-C connector
• Additional Connections
  • Audio In/Out
• Operating Temperature
  • -10 to 45 ̊C / 14 to 113 ̊F
• Wi-Fi
  • 802.11 b, g, n, a, ac (a and ac depending on region)
• Camera and Lens Support
  • CFV II 50C: Can be used with most Hasselblad V System cameras made from 1957 and onwards in addition to third party technical or view cameras with a Hasselblad V interface. 2000 cameras and 201F with C lenses only. 202FA, 203FE, 205TCC and 205FCC camera types need a minor camera modification 1 to use F/FE lenses.
  • 907X: enables use of all XCD Lenses, all H System Lenses with XH Lens Adapter, V System Lenses with XV Lens Adapter, and XPan Lenses with XPan Lens Adapter. Enables compatibility with a wide range of third-party adapters and lenses.
• Shutter
  • Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds up to 1/2000 s.
  • Optional electronic shutter.
• Shutter Speed Range
  • 68 minutes to 1/2000 s with XCD Lenses. 1/800 s or 1/2000 s with HC/HCD Lenses. Electronic shutter 68 min to 1/10000 s.
• Flash Sync Speed
  • Flash can be used at all shutter speeds with lens shutter (not electronic shutter).
• Focusing
  • Automatic and manual focusing. Automatic focusing using contrast detection and up to 117 selectable autofocus points. Instant manual focus override. Focus Peaking or Auto Zoom (50% or 100%) available in manual focus.
• Exposure Metering
  • Centre Weighted, Spot and Centre Spot
• Power Supply
  • Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.27 VDC/3400 mAh). Can be charged in camera via USB or external charger. Charging time approximately 2 hours with the supplied USB charger.
• Dimensions [W x H x D]
  • CFV II 50C digital back: 91 x 92 x 61 mm
  • 907X camera body: 102 x 91 x 27 mm
  • 907X camera body + CFV II 50C digital back: 102 x 93 x 84 mm
• Weight
  • CFV II 50C digital back: 552 g
  • CFV II 50C digital back + battery: 658 g
  • 907X camera body: 206 g
  • 907X camera body + CFV II 50C digital back + battery: 865 g

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The Journey

Hasselblad and NASA’s journey together began seven years previous to the Apollo 11 mission – in 1962 during the Mercury program. As a photography enthusiast, Naval Captain and Mission Pilot Walter “Wally” Schirra owned a Hasselblad 500C already. Knowing the high quality of the Hasselblad camera, Schirra suggested to NASA that they use a Hasselblad to document space since the previous camera model utilised delivered disappointing results. After buying a few 500Cs, a weight-loss program followed including removal of its leather covering, auxiliary shutter, reflex mirror, and viewfinder. A new film magazine was constructed in order to allow for 70 exposures instead of the usual 12. Finally, a matte black outer paint job minimized reflections in the window of the orbiter. The streamlined Hasselblad would find itself in the payload for Mercury 8 (MA-8) in October 1962. The successful, high quality images that Schirra captured across his six orbits of the Earth would spark a new chapter in the history of Hasselblad and a long, close and mutually beneficial cooperation between the American space agency and the Swedish camera manufacturer.

Considered one of the most iconic moments is that of Apollo 11’s descent and exploration of the lunar surface. Taken down to the surface was a Hasselblad Data Camera (HDC) fitted with a Zeiss Biogon 60mm ƒ/5,6 lens and 70mm film magazine containing specially formulated thin-base Kodak film, allowing for 200 images per magazine. A second Hasselblad Electric Camera (HEC) with a Zeiss Planar 80mm ƒ/2,8 lens was used to shoot from inside the Eagle lunar module. Installed in the HDC was a Réseau plate, which optically imprinted fixed cross-marks allowing for photogrammetric measurements to be made from the resulting negative. The HDC was specifically designed to cope with the rigors of the lunar surface; it was painted silver as a way to stabilize the camera when moving between temperatures ranging from -65° C (-85° F) to over 120° C (248° F). Armstrong carried out all the photography himself on the lunar surface with this HDC attached to his chest, which had never been tested in space before, adding to the pressure of this once in a lifetime moment. Would the one Hasselblad camera capture the results everyone was hoping for?

Working perfectly under the extreme conditions of the lunar surface, the HDC produced some of history’s most iconic photographs. After the successful shooting on 21 July 1969, the Hasselblad was hoisted up to the lunar lander with a line. After securely removing the film magazines, both cameras with lenses and ancillary support accessories, along with other collection tools, components, and waste were jettisoned in order to meet narrow weight margins for successful return. The succeeding five Apollo missions to land would repeat this practice, resulting in a total of 12 Hasselblad camera bodies with lenses still left on the Moon.

[Related Reading: Hasselblad X1D Review | It’s Less Mr. Sulu & More Captain Kirk]

What’s In Store For The Future

The collaboration would continue well into the 21st century with continually updated Hasselblad cameras being a vital part of manned spaceflight well into the Shuttle program. With each development handled jointly between NASA engineers and Hasselblad’s precision manufacturing team, the shared results would benefit the manufacturer too. Features such as enlarged control surfaces designed for bulky space suit gloves would result in changes made in the design of Hasselblad’s professional camera systems, while later missions would be afforded the accurate internal metering system on later camera models.

Celebrating 50 years on the Moon, Hasselblad is proud to have been part of a significant chapter in both photographic and human history.

Stay tuned this month to see how Hasselblad will commemorate this momentous occasion.

HASSELBLAD DATA CAMERA USED ON APOLLO 8, 9, 10, 11 FLIGHTS

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GEMINI-11 SPACECRAFT ORBITING EARTH, 26TH REVOLUTION INDIA AND CEYLON IN VIEW, 1966 NASA

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for photograph beside deployed U.S. flag © NASA_

Astronaut Edwin E Aldrin Jr, Lunar Module (LM) pilot descends from the LM, climbing down the ladder. Lunar horizon visible in background. Image taken at Tranquility Base during the Apollo 11 Mission. Original film magazine was labeled S. Film Type: Ektachrome EF SO168 color film on a 2.7-mil Estar polyester base taken with a 60mm lens. Sun angle is Medium. Tilt direction is Northeast (NE).

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Lunar Module (LM) pilot, stands beside the Solar-Wind Composition (SWC) Experiment,facing the camera. The LM is visible behind Adrin. Linear trails (lines) in the right foreground were formed by the cable of the surface television camera. The cable is visible on the lunar surface. Image taken at Tranquility Base during the Apollo 11 Mission. Original film magazine was labeled S. Film Type: Ektachrome EF SO168 color film on a 2.7-mil Estar polyester base taken with a 60mm lens. Sun angle is Medium. Tilt direction is Southeast (SE).