Kodak Boresight for Camera Motion Picture Strike Recording 16mm Type K89A
$175.00
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Boresight Camera Motion Picture Strike Recording 16mm Type K89A
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Add a scarce and highly specialized piece of military aviation camera equipment to your collection with this Kodak boresight for the Camera Motion Picture Strike Recording 16mm Type K89A. This is the kind of accessory that almost never survives with the camera system, and it is exactly the sort of detail part that serious collectors, restorers, and museums look for when they want more than just the camera itself. Offered here with its case, this set is in very good condition overall, with the important note that the foam padding inside the case is beginning to disintegrate from age.
Kodak strike-recording cameras were part of the wider family of U.S. military gun-camera and strike-documentation equipment used to record weapon delivery and target impact during training and combat. In practical terms, a boresight like this served as the alignment tool for the camera system, helping ensure that the camera’s recorded field of view matched the intended line of sight of the installation. For collectors, that makes it more than just an accessory. It is an original piece of the setup and calibration story behind airborne strike-recording equipment.
Strike-Recording Camera Context
Kodak’s 16mm strike-recording cameras were electrically driven, remotely controlled aircraft cameras used to photograph gunfire and weapon delivery against aerial and ground targets. They were used by both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy, and they belong to the same broader family of airborne gun-camera and strike-recording systems that documented combat, training, and weapons testing. A correct boresight for one of these systems is an especially desirable companion item because it ties directly to how the camera was aligned and prepared for use before flight.
That historical context is what makes this piece so appealing. It is not just a camera tool. It is part of the technical process that made strike-recording systems useful in the first place.
About This Kodak K89A Boresight
This listing is for the boresight and its case.
The boresight itself is in very good condition, making it a strong display and reference piece for collectors of military aviation optics, gun-camera equipment, and strike-recording systems. The case is also in very good condition overall, which adds significantly to both presentation and collector value.
The main condition note is the foam padding inside the case, which is starting to disintegrate from age. That is common with older protective foam, especially in original military and industrial cases, and should be expected as part of long-term storage history. Many collectors prefer to leave the case as found for originality, while others may choose to stabilize or replace the foam for long-term preservation.
Why This Piece Matters
Accessories like this are often much harder to find than the camera itself. Cameras were saved because they looked impressive. Setup tools and boresights were often separated, lost, or discarded once they were no longer needed. That is exactly why this item stands out.
For the serious collector, this boresight helps tell the full story of the system:
the camera, the installation, the alignment process, and the actual recording of weapon strikes. For museums and technical displays, that makes it a far better conversation piece than a camera body alone.
Ideal For
This Kodak boresight is an excellent fit for military aviation camera collections, gun-camera and strike-recording displays, museum exhibits on airborne fire-control and documentation systems, and advanced reference collections focused on original U.S. military optical and photographic equipment.
Approx length 7", Approx width 4", Approx height 3", Approx weight 1lbs.
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