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This image seems to be low quality until you learn that it was taken by moonlight

This image seems to be low quality until you learn that it was taken by moonlight

The biggest problem with night-vision photography and video is that you really only have two choices – a super-sensitive DSLR that makes the images too noisy, or cameras that pull from a different light spectrum making the images the wrong colors. Now, Canon is developing a CMOS sensor feature that makes night look like day. This can come in handy for taking pictures of the stars without using long exposures or videos of the same. It can see the full sky, even capturing shooting stars. By using Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor sensors, they are able to turn light into electrical signals…

Eyjafjallajökull from the lens of a Canon 5D MKII

Eyjafjallajökull from the lens of a Canon 5D MKII

Eyjafjallajökull. It’s either an erupting volcano in Iceland or a random pocket text that you sent to the girl from the bar last night. By now, everyone has heard of the volcano overseas that is not only creating world history, but more importantly (to some), disrupting travel plans. From reading online news publications, people have been angry at the fact they have to extend their vacations because of this volcano. Yes, I did write that. People are angry at extending a vacation. What kind of world are we living in where people now hate being on vacation. But some people were actually looking for…

Nano Cannon Is Tiny But Deadly

Nano Cannon Is Tiny But Deadly

If you’ve ever wanted to blow up something really small, you know how difficult it can be to find the right tool for the job without getting into a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ kind of scenario. Now there’s just the thing. This tiny cannon is surprisingly powerful, using 3.2mm ball bearings to shoot tiny holes in various household items. The captivating part is what’s left unexplained. Why is he blowing up eggs, light bulbs and drinking glasses right next to his computer keyboard? Why would anyone make such a thing? Has Vern Troyer ordered one yet? Either way, this is yet more evidence that the world…

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