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Experience High-Res Science in First 8K Footage from Space

Fans of science in space can now experience fast-moving footage in even higher definition as NASA delivers the first 8K ultra high definition (UHD) video of astronauts living, working and conducting research from the International Space Station.

The same engineers who sent high-definition (HD) cameras, 3D cameras, and a camera capable of recording 4K footage to the space station have now delivered a new camera– Helium 8K camera by RED – capable of recording images with four times the resolution than the previous camera offered.

Let’s compare this camera to others: The Helium 8K camera is capable of shooting at resolutions ranging from conventional HDTV up to 8K, specifically 8192 x 4320 pixels. By comparison, the average HD consumer television displays up to 1920 x 1080 pixels of resolution, and digital cinemas typically project 2K to 4K.

Viewers can watch as crew members advance DNA sequencing in space with the BEST investigation, study dynamic forces between sediment particles with BCAT-CS, learn about genetic differences in space-grown and Earth-grown plants with Plant Habitat-1, observe low-speed water jets to improve combustion processes within engines with Atomization and explore station facilities such as the MELFI, the Plant Habitat, the Life Support Rack, the JEM Airlock and the CanadArm2.

Delivered to the station aboard the fourteenth SpaceX cargo resupply mission through a Space Act Agreement between NASA and RED, this camera’s ability to record twice the pixels and at resolutions four times higher than the 4K camera brings science in orbit into the homes, laboratories and classrooms of everyone on Earth. 

While the 8K resolutions are optimal for showing on movie screens, NASA video editors are working on space station footage for public viewing on YouTube. Viewers will be able to watch high-resolution footage from inside and outside the orbiting laboratory right on their computer screens. Viewers will need a screen capable of displaying 8K resolution for the full effect, but the imagery still trumps that of standard cameras. RED videos and pictures are shot at a higher fidelity and then down-converted, meaning much more information is captured in the images, which results in higher-quality playback, even if viewers don't have an 8K screen.   

The full UHD files are available for download for use in broadcast. Read the NASA media usage guidelines. 

10 Out of this World NASA Spinoff Technologies

What is a spinoff? Great question! A NASA spinoff is a technology, originally developed to meet our mission needs that has been transferred to the public and now provides benefits as a commercial product or service. Basically, we create awesome stuff and then share it with the world. Here’s a list of just a few NASA spinoff technologies (in no particular order): 

1. Enriched Baby Food

While developing life support for Mars missions, NASA-funded researchers discovered a natural source for an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a key role in infant development. The ingredient has since been infused in more than 99% of infant formula on the market and is helping babies worldwide develop healthy brains, eyes and hearts. 

2. Digital Camera Sensors

Whether you take pictures and videos with a DSLR camera, phone or even a GoPro, you’re using NASA technology. The CMOS active pixel sensor in most digital image-capturing devices was invented when we needed to miniaturize cameras for interplanetary missions. 

3. Airplane Wing Designs

Did you know that we’re with you when you fly? Key aerodynamic advances made by our researchers - such as the up-turned ends of wings, called “winglets” - are ubiquitous among modern aircraft and have saved many billions of dollars in fuel costs. 

4. Precision GPS

Uncorrected GPS data can be off by as much as 15 meters thanks to data errors, drift in satellite clocks and interference from Earth’s atmosphere. One of our software packages developed in the 1990s dials in these locations to within centimeters, enabling highly accurate GPS readings anywhere on the planet. One of our most important contributions to modern society, precise GPS is used in everything from personal devices and commercial airplanes to self-driving tractors. 

5. Memory Foam

Possibly the most widely recognized spinoff, memory foam was invented by our researchers looking for ways to keep its test pilots and astronauts comfortable as they experienced extreme acceleration. Today, memory foam cushions beds, chairs, couches, car and motorcycle seats, shoes and even football helmets. 

6. International Search and Rescue System

We pioneered the technology now used internationally for search and rescue operations. When pilots, sailors or other travelers and adventurers are stranded, they can activate a personal locator bacon that uses overhead satellites to relay their call for help and precise location to authorities. 

7. Improvements to Truck Aerodynamics

Nearly every truck on the road has been shaped by NASA - literally. Agency research in vehicle aerodynamic design led to the curves and contours that help modern big rigs cut through the air with less drag. Our contributions to truck design have greatly reduced fuel consumption, perhaps by as much as 6,800 gallons per year for an average vehicle. 

8. Shock Absorbers for Buildings and Bridges

Shock absorbers originally designed to survive the extreme conditions of space shuttle launches are now bracing hundreds of buildings and bridges in earthquake-prone regions all over the world. None of which have suffered even minor damage during an earthquake. 

9. Advanced Water Filtration

We have recently discovered sources of water on the moon and Mars, but even so space is still practically a desert for human explorers, and every drop possible must be recycled and reused. A nanofiber filer devised to purify water in orbit is currently at work on Earth. From devices that supply water to remote villages, to a water bottle that lets hikers and adventurers stay hydrated using streams and lakes, our technology is being utilized. 

10. Invisible Braces

A company working with NASA invented the translucent ceramic that became the first invisible dental braces, which would go on to become one of the best-selling orthodontic products of all time. 

So, now that you know a few of the spinoff technologies that we helped develop, you can look for them throughout your day. Visit our page to learn about more spinoff technologies: https://spinoff.nasa.gov

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How does the meadow flower its bloom unfold ? Because the lovely little flower is free down to its root and in that freedom bold.

Promoting these wildflowers 😍 that add charm to your home garden

A white 🦋butterfly resting on a chilly 🌶plant

“Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty out values all the utilities in the world.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Selfportrait.

Photo at Misato Park,Saitama pref,Japan

camera : Pentax KP

lens : SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8

Aperture : F10

Focal length : 18mm

ISO : 400

Exposure : 1/125sec

Photo at Misato Park,Saitama pref,Japan

camera : Panasonic DMC-G5

lens : Olympus M 40-150mm/F4.0-5.6 R

Aperture : F5.6

Focal length : 145mm

ISO : 250

Exposure : 1/2000sec

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Original photos were taken August 09, 2018! 

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Look at these cool cameras. One of them is dead and the other has a grainy look on the pictures. I dont think I'm able to upload pictures from the camera without a SD card tho 😢

(Ignore the fact my blog is not objectum based at all, im very new to all the objectum stuff so im on my main blog, which happens to be splatoon themed selfshipping lol)

I saw your blog and immediately thought of this, may i suggest the grizzco security cameras from splatoon 3? Maybe im a little biased but i think theyre pretty cool

8/10

comsulted my wife for this one (they play splatoon) and they wanted to go lower for lack of wire but i think the shape and overall vibe is good! especially for nintendo! i wonder what crime is commited in the splatoon universe that they need these cameras

2010-2012

Chestnut tiger butterfly.

Kyoto, Japan.

Marigolds.

Yokohama, Japan.

Milky way over Aragi island rice terraces.

Wakayama, Japan.

Combustibili fossili,

prima o poi saranno solo un ricordo.

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Find this delight in my Poshmark listings- cast bronze mini camera sculpture - with loops- can add a strap- make it a pendant or key chain or adornment or add to your collection. Bronze casts are first sculpted in wax- it is a multistep tedious process- resulting in a long lasting one of a kind casting. This camera fits in the palm of your hand. Has two little loops- integrated into the camera body- just like a real camera. It is hollow- a nice weight- very different than other metals. Artist unknown. Origin unknown. Age unknown.

Sold! But there are hundreds of other cool, unique, handy, affordable, rare, useful, etc…. Items for sale in my Poshmark listings. Head on over & check them out :)

SOLD- (but go to my Poshmark closet for oodles of other great items.)

Nikon introduced its new D5300 DSLR as a better entry-level camera

Sony jingles with an upgraded camera of the series a newbie A7 mark 2

Sony Corporation has just announced their new photo camera Alpha-A7 II (Mark 2), being an updated version of the popular A7 model, which debuted nearly a year ago. The series range continues and the main intervention for the new comer has become a 5-axis system of stabilization of the image with the shifting of the sensor. It is stated, that such a decision was taken as the most effective one and is used in the full capture cameras with no mirrors first time. Therefore the stabilizer allows to partially compensate the device's shifting in all directions and the E-Mount lens with an embedded Optical SteadyShot (OSS) equalization system is applied to have the work of both stabilizers be excellent.

Sony A7 2 has saved hybrid system of automatic focusing consisting of 117 dots, autofocus with the phase definition of 25 dots and the famous autofocus with a contrast definition, being the best of a kind for such level of devices. Besides developers have significantly adjusted the camera's work resulting the performance boost up to 30% more. Autofocus system also uses different algorithms of prediction and technology of objects identification to fix each movement one and a half times faster even during the non-stop capture with a maximum speed of 5 shots per second. The camera supports setting sensitivity: ISO 100-25600 and shutter speed range of 1/8000-30 seconds.

Like its forerunner Sony A7 2 is equipped with a 24.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (35,8×23,9 mm и 24,3 million pixels) and quite effective image processing unit Bionz X, which cannot strain from handling the video with a resolution of 1920×1080 (FullHD) at 60fps in MPEG-4, AVCHD and XAVC S. There's also an electronic viewfinder having 100% of picture area capture, 3-inch display with an adjustable angle of elevation, built-in Wi-Fi adapter for wireless connectivity and NFC unit allowing to exchange the data between the devices nearby.

Second generation of A7 series has magnesium alloy frame with 127×96×60 mm size specifications and the SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slots cutout, using which you can be sure to have the recording speed up to 50 Mbit at a XAVC S codec. Furthermore on the panel there's a mic and earphones input located. The camera will easily work along with all the devices running under the iOS and Android through the app Sony PlayMemories, which will help you to transfer the images and video and the remote control as well.

Sony assures that it will be loaded with a colorful gunpowder and will be ready to shoot 40% faster than it was before, though all of the upgrades will cost us $200 more, which is $1700 per unit and $2000 for unit with the FE28-70mm F3.5–F5.6 OSS zoom lens. Sony A7 II might release in the early 2015, right when the new 70-300 мм F4.5-F5.6 G SSMII lens will be available for about $1150. If you'd like you can ask for a Sony A7 Mark 2 from the elf starting from December, 9 to have all the prettiest moments of upcoming year be fixed in your memories with Sony.

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Kodak has prepared the 360-degree SP360 Action Cam to embody all your incredible tricks in a modern way

Kodak's new action camera PIXPRO SP360 is the only camera, which may shack with fear the GoPro 4 Hero. It might simply jump into the volcano's crater, sneak into the Earth core through the lava flooded labyrinths or saddle a rocket, well, whatever the Hero might hesitate to do.

All the bore some days should be left behind, when the Action Cam is used at your favor, as the camera itself was designed to be used, when the blood curdles from the adrenalin, so all you need is to party hard! This camera is capable to dismount you from the warm chair and show you all the joyful moments hidden all around the world. An explosive bunch of emotions awaits you activating millions of nerve terminals throughout your body feeling the taste of victory after the stunt you've been testing for months was finally made and recorded by Kodak 360. Be sure that this moment will be yours forever.

Kodak PIXPRO SP360 Action Cam sees 360 degrees all around itself, so it's absolutely impossible to get yourself in the dead spot of the device's range or be lost from its sight. Everything and even more is easily captured by the camera. You, your fans, supporters, nice people just passing by and even the palm trees in full height on the background might be gathered in one camera shot, just don't forget to be in the center of the scenery. Being in the centre of the shot - this is what the Kodak company offers you.

Now let's speak about the specs. The temper of this kid is even more roofless than the GoPro4 has. It does not shot in 4K video quality, but it does in FullHD, but be sure that the another stunt of yours will be captured and will be in a good quality that is of a worthy risk. Nevertheless the 16MP sensor will not allow you to have the risk at a full of it, and on the other hand be sure that you will not require to mount lots of cameras on your helmet. Camera is capable to record FullHD quality video at 30fps speed in different modes: standard, front mode with 212 degree angle range with 214 degree range upgradable by Dome and Split offering 180-degree views of front and rear and Sphere 360 degrees mode for advantageous positions. It also can make 10fps multi-burst shooting in addition.

Well, of course, it's dust and waterproof, as it would be hard to imagine itself surviving the areas we have planned for it. This is the enduring device, which cannot be destroyed when falling from the 3 meters height, dragging it through the sand or drowning it at 30 meters depth when the "Aqua" bundle is on. Kodak 360 will survive at high or low temperature making itself comfortable at -10 degrees centigrade temperatures outboard. The full battery capacity is enough for 160 minutes of video recording and the memory storage can be upgraded with microSD card in order not to have erased all the triumph captured in the trivial mind of the camera. The netto weight of the camera is 0.23lbs (103g).

The cam will never forget the things that happened to it, moreover it will share with you the records you have made, all the peaks you have conquered and all the elements you have oppressed to prove all the rest that it was you who managed to do all these stuff. There's a WiFi embedded with a 60 feet range capable to catch the internet and post your adventures in the social media on the way back home, being famous after the doorstep is met.

Action camera Kodak PIXPRO SP360 is friendly to all of the devices and is supported by all the Operational Systems existing. It's simple to use, so there will be no problems to handle it. The pricing is presented at $349 for the starting kit and $399 for the enhanced kit, which includes the Extreme "Aqua" bundle and various mounts for those who understand that the security and comfort is highly important no matter how extreme your hobby is.

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