Can this be true?

rburgoss · 09-09-2008, 06:52 AM

While browsing at Pentax Photo Gallery, I found this:

PENTAX Photo Gallery

The image info says K10+18-55 lens, attached to some ballon, at 60°F BELOW!.

There is no contact information for the photographer. In fact, this photographer has ONLY this photo at PPG.

I have the following questions regarding this image:

1) How was the camera triggered?
2) How was the camera recovered after its sub-space flight?
3) How long did the camera "flew" hanging from the ballon?
4) How was the camera protected from low temperature in order to keep it working under such low conditions? or -What kind of battery /power supply was used that could still operate under such low temperatures?

If anyone here know the photographer (ANDY ARENA) or has some answers for this, it would be much appreciated.

Robert B.

MrApollinax · 09-09-2008, 06:56 AM

Search FTW!!!:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31970-pentax-k10d-space.html

There has been a lot of traffic on these sets of pictures in July on many forums. Ned B. also has commented on these photos on his blog. The above thread has the answers for your questions.

rburgoss · 09-09-2008, 07:32 AM

Well, all answers cleared. That is a heck of a photograph. And of course, a heck of an achievement for the team. My congratulations for everyone involved.

Robert B.

Clicker · 09-09-2008, 08:01 AM

Dam it and my batteries in the K200D's grip froze going over the SF bridge in one of those open top buses LOL

rfortson · 09-09-2008, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by mrapollinax

search ftw!!!:

Hee hee!

09-09-2008, 06:52 AM	#1
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972	Can this be true? While browsing at Pentax Photo Gallery, I found this: PENTAX Photo Gallery The image info says K10+18-55 lens, attached to some ballon, at 60°F BELOW!. There is no contact information for the photographer. In fact, this photographer has ONLY this photo at PPG. I have the following questions regarding this image: 1) How was the camera triggered? 2) How was the camera recovered after its sub-space flight? 3) How long did the camera "flew" hanging from the ballon? 4) How was the camera protected from low temperature in order to keep it working under such low conditions? or -What kind of battery /power supply was used that could still operate under such low temperatures? If anyone here know the photographer (ANDY ARENA) or has some answers for this, it would be much appreciated. Robert B.

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09-09-2008, 06:56 AM	#2
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	Search FTW!!!: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31970-pentax-k10d-space.html There has been a lot of traffic on these sets of pictures in July on many forums. Ned B. also has commented on these photos on his blog. The above thread has the answers for your questions.

09-09-2008, 07:32 AM	#3
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972 Original Poster	Well, all answers cleared. That is a heck of a photograph. And of course, a heck of an achievement for the team. My congratulations for everyone involved. Robert B.

09-09-2008, 08:01 AM	#4
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Dam it and my batteries in the K200D's grip froze going over the SF bridge in one of those open top buses LOL

09-09-2008, 10:25 AM	#5
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by mrapollinax search ftw!!!: Hee hee!