Science Experiment: Camera Not Lost in Space ( Pentax K10d )
Pentax K10D records experiment for scientists testing new cosmic sensor.
Research conducted by Dr. Andrew S. Arena Jr
The view of Oklahoma from 104,000 ft (20 miles straight up). Photo taken with a Pentax k10d DSLR attached to a sounding balloon launched by Oklahoma State University. The camera was exposed to near-vacuum pressure, and temperatures below -60F. (See arena_5's ASTRO-09 Set for more info)
source: Arena
Pentax packed in box before its first space mission.
source: Arena
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Some K series Pentax cameras can boast that they've travelled farther than most of us. An experiment by Dr. Andrew S. Arena Jr., professor in Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Deputy Director, NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium and EPSCoR Oklahoma State University, lauched an experiment to measure cosmic radiation and surprisingly ended up with 536 photos recording it as well.
My Pentax K20d
This is my Pentax K20d DSLR. I prefer to go against the grain of what's considered "industry standards" for the most part. I am a firm believer in " its never what you have, but how well you use what you got", and that being said, my brand of choice is Pentax for several reasons.
This camera provides all the features & options i need for my style of shooting. I personally don't need a full frame camera for the work that i do, so this is excellent in its class. I also like the fact of shooting with 30 year old lenses as well. The Pentax K Mount allows lenses from years and years ago, along with a 14.6 megapixel & it's weather seal definitely comes in handy for various styles of shoots. I like it personally for not having to worry about my camera getting wet!
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