Underwater wizardry: we dive with a dazzling camera to test its mettle

Article Abstract:

The new underwater camera from Nikon Corp, the Nikonos RS, needs no housing down to approximately 328 feet. It is much less cumbersome that the previous Nikonos V model, and its operation and results are greatly improved. The RS body alone sells for $3,154, with a zoom lens costing $3,007.

Cameras (Photography), Cameras, Nikon Nikonos RS (Underwater photographic equipment)

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Antarctica: whose continent is it anyway?

Article Abstract:

Antarctica, the only continent never colonized by the human race, is being eyed by tourists, scientists and those interested in its oil and mineral reserves. However, by signing the Madrid Protocol, 31 nations did agree to ban oil and gas exploration in the area for 50 years.

International aspects, Cover Story, Antarctica, Antarctic regions, Physical geography

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Digital photography

Article Abstract:

More and more news agencies are making use of the speed of still video cameras and imaging systems to transmit photographs electronically. However, digital imaging is still an expensive process. Six still video cameras are tested and evaluated.

Still video cameras, Canon RC-250 (Photographic equipment), Canon L-1 Video (Still video camera), Sony Mavica MVC-2000 (Still video camera), Sony Mavica MVC-5000 (Still video camera), Nikon/Kodak DC5 (Still video camera), Rollei Scanback (Still video camera)

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