While German optics was superior, experts noted that standard German reconnaissance cameras, though excellent, were heavy and not optimized for aerial use.
The RB-66B carried flash bombs in its bomb bay for night photography missions and was equipped with a battery of reconnaissance cameras.
The Second World War created an increased requirement for reconnaissance cameras and military contracts secured world market presence for reconnaissance work.
The T-37C could also be fitted with a reconnaissance camera mounted inside the fuselage.
There were four reconnaissance cameras (two K38 and two KC1) mounted in the forward lower fuselage.
Two minor variants were produced, one with reconnaissance cameras, the other without cameras but extra fuel tanks.
Example is the RF-5E Tiger II, a fighter with added reconnaissance cameras and equipment for photographing enemy positions.
He would sit in his den, where a reconnaissance camera allowed him to view whatever shenanigans Gracie and the others were up to without their knowing he knew.
Initially the company took over production of scopes and binoculars as well as reconnaissance cameras.
AviatsionnyFotoApparaht - large reconnaissance cameras