NASA buying more D3s and 14-24mm/f2.8

[wmayeo]

Just got to see this updated press release.

Nikon To Introduce The Latest Images From Space Captured With Nikon D3S Digital-SLR Cameras And NIKKOR Interchangeable Lenses Ordered By NASA

 

[9V-Orion Images]

Partial List Of Cameras Ever Used By NASA Astronauts​

HB - 70mm Hasselblad
(55mm x 55mm)

LH - 127mm Linhof
(105mm x 120mm)

MA - 70mm Maurer
(55mm x 55mm)

MS - 70mm Maurer (with Xenotar 80mm f/2.8 lens)
(55mm x 55mm)

AA - 35mm Ansco Autoset
(36mm x 24mm)

NK - 35mm Nikon (film)
(36mm x 24mm)

RX - 70mm Rolleiflex
(55mm x 55mm)

SA - 70mm Skylab S190A
(57mm x 57mm)

SB - 127mm Skylab S190B
(115mm x 115mm)

DV - Sony HDW-700 High-Definition Television Camera
(1920px x 1035px)

E1 - Black & White Experimental Electronic Still Camera
(1024px x 1024px)

E2 - Kodak DCS460 Electronic Still Camera
27.6mm (3060px) x 18.5mm (2036px), RGBG array

E3 - Kodak DCS660 Electronic Still Camera
27.6mm (3060px) x 18.5mm (2036px), RGBG array

E4 - Kodak DCS760 Electronic Still Camera
27.6mm (3060px) x 18.5mm (2036px), RGBG array

N1 - Nikon D1
23.6mm (2000px) x 15.5mm (1312px), RGBG imager color filter

N2 - Nikon D2Xs
23.7mm (4288px) x 15.7mm (2848px), RGBG imager color filter

N3 - Nikon D3
36.0mm (4256px) x 23.9mm (2832px)

N4 - Nikon D3X
35.9mm (6048px) x 24.0mm (4032px)

N5 - Nikon D3S
36.0mm (4256px) × 23.9mm (2832px)

 

[Malsam]

question photo buyer should ask themselves.....do I take the same subjects as what NASA folks did? Does it really matter if Nikon can also take great photo from outer space? It just proves that they can do that but seeing I won't be going to the outer space for at least quite a while, whatever camera that "lands" on my hand I'm a happy shooter ;p

 

[9V-Orion Images]

question photo buyer should ask themselves.....do I take the same subjects as what NASA folks did? Does it really matter if Nikon can also take great photo from outer space? It just proves that they can do that but seeing I won't be going to the outer space for at least quite a while, whatever camera that "lands" on my hand I'm a happy shooter ;p

The reason NASA does not use Canon DSLR and lenses is simply because the fluorite lens elements in Canon professional L series lenses are prone to cracking and fracturing from the strong vibrations induced when a Space Shuttle is launched as fluorite is extremely brittle.

Nikon Super Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens element is not as susceptible to shock and vibrations along with sudden temperature changes as fluorite lens element does.

 

[Omega23]

The reason NASA does not use Canon DSLR and lenses is simply because the fluorite lens elements in Canon professional L series lenses are prone to cracking and fracturing from the strong vibrations induced when a Space Shuttle is launched as fluorite is extremely brittle.

Nikon Super Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens element is not as susceptible to shock and vibrations along with sudden temperature changes as fluorite lens element does.

wah so bad..

 

[AlvinOMG]

The reason NASA does not use Canon DSLR and lenses is simply because the fluorite lens elements in Canon professional L series lenses are prone to cracking and fracturing from the strong vibrations induced when a Space Shuttle is launched as fluorite is extremely brittle.

Nikon Super Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens element is not as susceptible to shock and vibrations along with sudden temperature changes as fluorite lens element does.

That's a new insight haha.

 

[lsisaxon]

wah so bad..

Yes, that's why the telephoto lenses are painted white to prevent thermal expansion/contraction which might stress the fluorite elements.