Probably so that one might use them with large gloves and a helmet on. r Gordo wrote: > > I read that cameras that go into space (Apollos and Shuttles) need to be > modified. Yet, I understand that, besides being light-tight, a photo camera > should basically need a pressure plate to keep the negative flat and a > shutter. No big deal, apparently. > > So, how / why do cameras that go out to space need to be altered? > > You know, trying to find out, just in case... > > (next thread would be "Re:photo ops in Mars, anyone?" :-P > > Alberto Tirado
