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The WILD RC-10 analogue camera
The WILD RC-10 survey-format analogue camera
The Wild (now Leica
)
RC-10 Aviphot Aerial Camera System is designed for taking near-vertical
serial exposures from the air. The standard negative format is 230x230mm.
The lens cones may be interchanged during flight if required, giving the
RC-10 a very high rating for its versatility and economy. The lenses are
colour corrected for the visible and infra red spectral ranges and enable
exposures to be made at all the usual scales with various focal lengths
up to the operational ceiling of survey aircraft. To align and level the
camera during the flight the operator uses the drift sight adjusting remotely
the camera attitude and correcting for aircraft roll, pitch and yaw.
The RC-10 is calibrated every two years, usually during the winter. All the calibration certificates can be downloaded here:
One colour print of each frame is provided to the Principal Investigator.
If scanning of films is required, then the PI is responsible for arranging
and paying a suitable company (e.g. BKS or
Bluesky etc.)
to do the scanning. The ARSF will then arrange shipment of the film. The
ARSF films are archived at the British Geological Survey (Nottingham), but
please contact the Science & Operations Coordinator
for details.