[FPSPACE] Questions on Almaz OD-4 (or is it OD-5?) Vzor

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Fellow FPSpacers,
 
I found an interesting item available for sale which brought up some  
questions. Here is an abstract of the "sales pitch" along with the URL where you  can 
see various photos of this hardware ...
 

OD-4  Vzor pointing scope as part Agat-1, an optical stationary system, a  
primary surveillance instrument used on Almaz OPS- the first military  space 
station mission as a first Russian manned military reconnaissance of  the 
earth's surface.

The size of device is 45" x 20" x 18". The  weigh is 45 kg (100lb). It is 
consist of two camera objectives, inside the  body there are system of lenses 
and mirrors. The control panels with the  buttons, switchers and regulators 
on both sides of the camera. A film  cassette compartment. Few buttons are 
missing.

It is one of the  largest, rare and historically one of most important space 
hardware in our  collection. Certainly a unique piece in history of space 
espionage and  Cold War. [url="http://www.alacona.com/almazcamera.jpg"] 
Price  $10500.00


Based on everything I have, this is NOT the same design which was used on  
the Almaz OPS. But, beyond that is the question of what type of optical system  
was used.  About half of the references state that Almaz utilized an  OD-4 
Vzor, while the other half list it as an OD-5. Does anyone here have a  SOLID 
reference as to which it really was. 
 
Thanks all!
 
David L. Rickman
 
http://almaz-ops-105.blogspot.com/
 



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