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> 1960s technology

Still photography has gotten more convenient since then, but in the agreeable lighting and atmospheric conditions one would encounter while taking a vacation snap outside at noon Cynthian time, image quality now isn't better than then*

*Unless you're willing to spend $10,000+

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They always get you on the delivery costs; every camera on the moon costs over $10,000+.

$300 for the gopro, $250,000,000 for 6-8 week (at best) delivery.

> *Unless you're willing to spend $10,000+

OP is comparing photography tech that made it to the Moon, so not cheap tech. The "special" way the photos look like is probably more a product of the environment than just the equipment.

Different films have varied responses/curves to contrast than digital sensors. This is likely what GP is referring to.

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