The Slow Mo Guys are back at it again, and this time, they use a high-speed camera to capture a LaserDisc being spun until it explodes into shrapnel at 80,000fps. Fortunately, used discs can be picked up on eBay for around $3, so other than the camera, the entire experiment did not break the bank.
There are underwater drones, and then this spy camera cleverly disguised as a crab robot. It was built by John Downer Productions to study peacock mantis shrimp in their natural environment, where its front claws can deliver an explosive 60-mile-per-hour punch.
The DJI Pocket 2 Handheld 4K Camera has an integrated 3-axis gimbal stabilizer, and you can get one for $279 shipped, originally $349. Featuring an upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor that can captures 64MP images and 4K video, while a 20mm f/1.8 lens provides a wide, vivid cinematic look. Product page.
Located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Gemini, NGC 2392, as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, shows the nebula’s central star shedding material as it dies, creating this colorful cosmic scene.
The DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo can’t be beat at this price, and you can get one for $299 shipped, originally $399. You won’t need a gimbal, as there are three built-in stabilization modes that provide steady footage, whether conquering rugged terrains or executing daring stunts. Product page.
Sure, the Insta360 X3 has been to space and back, but one thing it doesn’t have is a dual-lens system. The SJCAM SJ20 is touted as the world’s first dual-lens action camera with two screens. It’s capable of capturing 4K / 2.5K video footage and high-resolution images up to 20MP.
There’s the HOVERAir X1 camera drone, and then SLIMDESIGN’s PhoneCam, which is touted as the world’s first miniaturized, affordable AI bodycam. In addition to being used for personal protection, PhoneCam can also aid in elderly care to monitor well-being or even serve as a reliable dashcam for vehicles.
Photo credit: Sgt. 1st Class Luisito Brooks (Left) / Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz (Right)
As 2023 comes to a close, the US Army reflects on some of the highlights captured by their own soldiers. First (left), we see the U.S. Military Academy’s Parachute team performing exercises with the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). Next (right), army mortarmen assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment ‘Red Currahee’ fire an M120A1 120mm towed mortar system.
There’s the world’s smallest Dance Dance Revolution machine, and then this 3D-printed Raspberry Pi camera. Artist ‘Boaz’ wanted to keep things simple, without adding unnecessary functions, such as a flip-out screen, while keeping the essentials in easy to reach places.