Super slo-mo shows how a DSLR shutter and mirror work
Matt Jeppsen | 12/07- 06:07 PM
5000fps video down the barrel of a Nikon D3 shooting continuous 11fps
Ever wonder what exactly happens when you press that shutter release button on your DSLR camera? The following video shows the sequence of events in excruciating detail. It’s video shot at 5000 frames-per-second, looking at the internals of a Nikon D3 camera shooting 11fps continuous. As an added bonus, they show the lens stopping down to f/16 in tandem. The result is beautiful, and surprisingly violent. Watch below.
Just a few days before the PMA / CES show in Las Vegas, Nikon have unveiled their latest flagship camera, the D4. Featuring a 16MP full frame sensor capable…
If you’ve ever wanted to try shooting high-speed photography like balloons popping, drops of water, glasses shattering, you’ll probably appreciate the following tutorial from Matt Richardson. In the video embedded below, he shows you how to build a simple audio sensor for your DSLR using an Arduino controller that allows you to trigger the camera fast enough to freeze incredibly fast action. Not only that, he takes it a step further to automatically cut his room lighting once the controller is armed (ok Matt, now you are just showing off). It’s a really cool tutorial, watch below…