Although not really an open-source initiative, (and more of consumer hardware concern), some of the biggest names in digital cameras (Olympus, Kodak, Sanyo, Sigma and Fujifilm, Panasonic) have signed Joint Development Agreements to develop 'Interchangeable Lens Type Digital SLR Cameras.'
"The Four Thirds System uses a Four Thirds-type image sensor, which makes it possible for manufacturers to design extremely compact lenses that combine high mobility and handling ease with the optical characteristics needed to maximize sensor performance. In addition, the Four Thirds System defines an open standard for lens mounts that benefits consumers by assuring compatibility between Four Thirds System bodies and lenses produced by manufacturers that adhere to the standard. The Four Thirds System standard was first announced in September 2002 by Olympus Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company of the United States, and is currently also supported by Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd., Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Panasonic, and Sigma Corporation."
Tubeless mountain bike tires---and their special rim counter parts---have been around for years now. And not just fancy prototypes or obscure brands, but full-fledged consumer-ready tires and wheels for the casual rider to the cross country racing champ.
Note, however, they're not airless. They have the same profile as regular tube tires, but the air is pressurized between the tire casing and the rim (much like regular car tires). It means the tire can have better casing (less flats), with no tube there are no pinch flats, and less rotating weight (better handling) and better rolling in general (they are noticably faster). But you're pretty screwed if you flat in a race because they have to sit on the rim very tight to hold pressure, thus very hard to remove/install.
Michelin has been making a popular model since 2000. They were even used by Miguel Martinez (winner) at the 2000 Olympics.
...or the third-world slums where this senseless 1st-world waste is gonna end up?
What I'd really like to know is which creates more waste: manufacturing traditional film and then developing it, (i.e. two-stages of chemical production, film cansiters, etc.), or manufacturing a digitial camera (lots of chemical waste) but no development waste (except of course the computer you need to upgrade to edit a 10 megapixel image, and then you buy a 12 MP camera next year, etc.).
After some analyzing, I think your post harbours a more colourful theme at its centre: you Americans miss the extra 'u', the 'z' (pronounced 'zed') instead of 's', the 'er' switch, which we Canadians held over from ye ol' Brit English. Beware the spellcheck, eh?
"what's the point of painting this scene when I can take a photo with no loss of resolution" says Conor Foy, a 36-year-old painter.
Note the article's author is quoting someone else here, and may or may not hold such an obtuse opinion about art herself. As to why she included such a quote, it certainly adds an element of interest and encourages dialogue about the topic. As in, wow, what a stupid comment. I think art is actually about such-and-such.
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I missed the 'e' in 'humane' from this line in the article:
"Starting in the early 1980s, Britain's Silsoe Research Institute received about $200,000 a year from the government to design a humane harvesting machine."
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Although not really an open-source initiative, (and more of consumer hardware concern), some of the biggest names in digital cameras (Olympus, Kodak, Sanyo, Sigma and Fujifilm, Panasonic) have signed Joint Development Agreements to develop 'Interchangeable Lens Type Digital SLR Cameras.'
http://www.four-thirds.org/en/index.html
"The Four Thirds System uses a Four Thirds-type image sensor, which makes it possible for manufacturers to design extremely compact lenses that combine high mobility and handling ease with the optical characteristics needed to maximize sensor performance. In addition, the Four Thirds System defines an open standard for lens mounts that benefits consumers by assuring compatibility between Four Thirds System bodies and lenses produced by manufacturers that adhere to the standard. The Four Thirds System standard was first announced in September 2002 by Olympus Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company of the United States, and is currently also supported by Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd., Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Panasonic, and Sigma Corporation."
Tubeless mountain bike tires---and their special rim counter parts---have been around for years now. And not just fancy prototypes or obscure brands, but full-fledged consumer-ready tires and wheels for the casual rider to the cross country racing champ.
Note, however, they're not airless. They have the same profile as regular tube tires, but the air is pressurized between the tire casing and the rim (much like regular car tires). It means the tire can have better casing (less flats), with no tube there are no pinch flats, and less rotating weight (better handling) and better rolling in general (they are noticably faster). But you're pretty screwed if you flat in a race because they have to sit on the rim very tight to hold pressure, thus very hard to remove/install.
Michelin has been making a popular model since 2000. They were even used by Miguel Martinez (winner) at the 2000 Olympics.
The Dilbert comic in discussion, from Nov. 14, 2004:
...or the third-world slums where this senseless 1st-world waste is gonna end up? What I'd really like to know is which creates more waste: manufacturing traditional film and then developing it, (i.e. two-stages of chemical production, film cansiters, etc.), or manufacturing a digitial camera (lots of chemical waste) but no development waste (except of course the computer you need to upgrade to edit a 10 megapixel image, and then you buy a 12 MP camera next year, etc.).
After some analyzing, I think your post harbours a more colourful theme at its centre: you Americans miss the extra 'u', the 'z' (pronounced 'zed') instead of 's', the 'er' switch, which we Canadians held over from ye ol' Brit English. Beware the spellcheck, eh?
"what's the point of painting this scene when I can take a photo with no loss of resolution" says Conor Foy, a 36-year-old painter.
Note the article's author is quoting someone else here, and may or may not hold such an obtuse opinion about art herself. As to why she included such a quote, it certainly adds an element of interest and encourages dialogue about the topic. As in, wow, what a stupid comment. I think art is actually about such-and-such.
The scoops are coming!
I missed the 'e' in 'humane' from this line in the article:
"Starting in the early 1980s, Britain's Silsoe Research Institute received about $200,000 a year from the government to design a humane harvesting machine."