NASA Is Finally Going Mirrorless, The Nikon Z9 Is On The International Space Station
Feb 6, 2024 23:43:21 #
Feb 7, 2024 05:32:22 #
Mac wrote:
https://petapixel.com/2024/02/06/nasa-is-finally-going-mirrorless-the-nikon-z9-is-on-the-international-space-station/
Interesting to note that the cameras in space needs to be replaced every 6 months :
"Of note, cameras taken into space don’t have a long shelf life. As astronaut Don Pettit explained to PetaPixel last year, the sensors are bombarded with “cosmic rays” and the sensors become damaged, giving them about a six month shelf life. These Nikon Z9s that were launched last month, therefore, will likely be replaced by another batch this summer".
Feb 7, 2024 07:56:57 #
Mac wrote:
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Are you impressed or what?
Excited that NASA is using mirrorless?
Feb 7, 2024 08:18:34 #
Feb 7, 2024 08:25:48 #
bikinkawboy wrote:
I find it interesting that cosmic rays damage the sensors.
I would imagine that all the electronics in the space vehicles are radiation hardened for that reason.
Feb 7, 2024 09:16:01 #
It makes sense to upgrade and keep Nikon as a supplier.
All of the Astronauts during their training years have used Nikon.
No need to make them learn a new system...they have much more important things to learn.
Sony plans to launch it's own satellite with a full frame camera. It won't be for scientists though...it will be for shutterbugs...the public. That should be very exciting.
All of the Astronauts during their training years have used Nikon.
No need to make them learn a new system...they have much more important things to learn.
Sony plans to launch it's own satellite with a full frame camera. It won't be for scientists though...it will be for shutterbugs...the public. That should be very exciting.
Feb 7, 2024 09:30:40 #
Longshadow wrote:
Are you impressed or what?
Excited that NASA is using mirrorless?
Excited that NASA is using mirrorless?
I’m impressed, but not excited. I don’t own or use a Z9, but I thought it was interesting and shared it.
Feb 7, 2024 09:33:08 #
venkatesh_eng wrote:
Interesting to note that the cameras in space needs to be replaced every 6 months :
"Of note, cameras taken into space don’t have a long shelf life. As astronaut Don Pettit explained to PetaPixel last year, the sensors are bombarded with “cosmic rays” and the sensors become damaged, giving them about a six month shelf life. These Nikon Z9s that were launched last month, therefore, will likely be replaced by another batch this summer".
"Of note, cameras taken into space don’t have a long shelf life. As astronaut Don Pettit explained to PetaPixel last year, the sensors are bombarded with “cosmic rays” and the sensors become damaged, giving them about a six month shelf life. These Nikon Z9s that were launched last month, therefore, will likely be replaced by another batch this summer".
That is interesting. I didn’t know the life span was so short.
Feb 7, 2024 09:36:31 #
Canisdirus wrote:
Sony plans to launch its own satellite with a full frame camera. It won't be for scientists though...it will be for shutterbugs...the public. That should be very exciting.
I’m looking forward to seeing the results.
Feb 7, 2024 09:39:07 #
NASA chose Nikon which is the #7 in your list of cameras ranking from worst to best. I guess #7 is a lucky number. Or perhaps they couldn't afford the #1 Leica.
Feb 7, 2024 09:39:24 #
Feb 7, 2024 09:55:04 #
BebuLamar wrote:
NASA chose Nikon which is the #7 in your list of cameras ranking from worst to best. I guess #7 is a lucky number. Or perhaps they couldn't afford the #1 Leica.
It’s not my list, it’s a list that I shared. I haven’t read anywhere about the reasoning behind NASA selecting Nikon.
Feb 7, 2024 10:39:33 #
Mac wrote:
It’s not my list, it’s a list that I shared. I haven’t read anywhere about the reasoning behind NASA selecting Nikon.
Since NASA has always used Nikon...it's just easier to continue with them, that's all.
Feb 7, 2024 10:43:09 #
Canisdirus wrote:
Since NASA has always used Nikon...it's just easier to continue with them, that's all.
That makes sense.
Feb 7, 2024 11:07:03 #
Mac wrote:
That makes sense.
They have more important things to do (hopefully). Stick with what you already know and like.
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