Satellites rarely bother photographing each other as they speed by in space, but one did on March 18th, and the result is a shot that no one should have been able to capture: a glimpse into the International Space Station that appears almost insane. The image you see was taken above Argentina and depicts two NASA astronauts hanging out outside (literally) and the station suspended against the top of the atmosphere, where the sky is thin blue.
The DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo, priced at $199 (was $289), has everything anyone needs to start capturing sports, vacations, or even just a short snapshot of their daily routine without fumbling around with complicated equipment. The kit includes the camera, a single high-capacity battery, a protective case that can be used horizontally and vertically, a quick-release adapter mount, a locking screw, a Type-C to Type-C cable, a lens hood, and an anti-slip cushion.
A deep blue silk figure just hangs there in the air, as if its entire figure is staring back at the light, definitely human, with clouds and ocean extending out below and darkness creeping in from above. Nearby cameras are softly turning, capturing every small change in the fabric as it moves. It’s from The Dorothy Project, a curious group of scientists and artists that collaborated to transport high-end gear to the edge of space by high-altitude balloon. Where the line between creativity and technical know-how becomes blurred.
After watching the James Bond film GoldenEye, Gavin Free of The Slow Mo Guys couldn’t shake a childhood memory. The explosions on screen were something else to say the least, but what really caught his eye was a tiny detail in the corner of the frame. He then discovered that the crew utilized a method in which they recorded real flames from underneath to achieve that effect.
Fujifilm has just introduced the Instax Mini 13, the latest addition to one of the best selling instant camera lines in the world. It sits comfortably in the palm of your hand from the moment you pick it up, and a metallic silver logo on the front adds a subtle touch of shine without making the whole thing feel fussy or overcomplicated.
On January 5, a seemingly regular afternoon in Glendale, Arizona, became extremely stressful for the local cops. A Flock Safety camera at a local car wash saw a stolen GMC Sierra pickup truck traveling by and alerted the police, who were on the spot. That single alert prompted them to rush over to find the thief, John Graff, who was cleaning the truck’s interior as if he owned the place.
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The leaked Quick Start Guide for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has finally been discovered, and every page reveals exactly what DJI plans to achieve next with its tiny handheld gimbal camera. At first sight, this update appears to be very similar, however there have been some significant changes. The body remains the same compact design that fits easily into a jacket pocket, but there are a few useful hardware buttons to replace the incessant screen swiping.
Since the power of a true random number generator comes from the actual unpredictability of the physical world, software equivalents are simply constrained by patterns in the algorithms they employ after the starting point is known. Hardware techniques become somewhat more intriguing, utilizing chaotic phenomena such as quantum effects or thermal movements. One project just followed the easiest route, extracting randomization directly from a camera sensor’s noise.
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Barny Dillarstone is an adventurer who enjoys traveling to distant bodies of water and placing baited camera systems in places that most don’t even think of. He chose a location near Nusa Penida, a small Indonesian island nicknamed the “Black Magic Island” due to its murky legend and hazardous tides. Over the course of a few days, he was able to get his beloved Insta360 Ace Pro 2 down to about 170 metrers / 600 feet, where the water is so forceful that only the most desperate life can cling to the bottom.
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A new hands-on video has emerged, purportedly showing the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 in action, and it comes directly from a Malaysian store. The clip, provided by a local DJI outlet named DronesKaki in the Kuala Lumpur area, shows a customer messing with what appears to be a production unit.