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Unique ID : 220722279356568227481742986006729006545 (0xA60D909187DA9A00AFE3BE07AEEF1DD1)
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 2
File size : 115 MiB
Duration : 3mn 58s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 4 043 Kbps
Movie name : Taylor Swift - Safe and Sound | Namkent
Encoded date : UTC 2012-04-25 23:29:57
Writing application : mkvmerge v5.5.0 ('Healer') built on Apr 6 2012 21:43:24
Writing library : libebml v1.2.3 + libmatroska v1.3.0
Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L3.2
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 7 frames
Muxing mode : Header stripping
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 3mn 58s
Nominal bit rate : 3 335 Kbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 2.35:1
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.200
Writing library : x264 core 120 r2164 da19765
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=7 / deblock=1:-3:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=esa / subme=7 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=32 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=3 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=7 / b_pyramid=2 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=2 / weightb=1 / open_gop=1 / weightp=2 / keyint=240 / keyint_min=23 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=40 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=3335 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Audio
ID : 2
Format : FLAC
Format/Info : Free Lossless Audio Codec
Codec ID : A_FLAC
Duration : 3mn 58s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 44.1 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Delay relative to video : 79ms
Writing library : libFLAC 1.2.1 (UTC 2007-09-17)
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Listening to music in FLAC format opens up an entire new world. I've been listening to Black Sabbath today with FLAC files. When you couple it with a good set of speakers/headphones the quality of sound improves drastically. The highs, the mids and the lows are distinctly audible and there is absolutely no noise. I cannot imagine how they would sound on a pair of Yamaha speakers running on a Denon amp!!! I'm going to try and get the entire Floyd collection on FLAC...that will be something!!!
These are Cisco TelePresence codecs.
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© Elisa Taemi
Cortejo Musical com Catarina (Camila Nhary), Custódio (Tiago Quites), Batatinha (Filipe Codeço) e Ovelha (Matheus Lima).
Some of the producers from CODECH were gathered for a workshop given by Anacafé on organic methods for prevention of leaf rust, and I took advantage of soliciting their thoughts on the past year before the workshop began.
The members echoed a lot of what was discussed the previous day when I met with the board of directors. As a group, they are enthusiastic about the support for programs focused on gender equality. And, they are working to encourage more members to invest in organic farming practices. Some of their main concerns as a community include food security and access to health, which the cooperative is helping them address.
Camera: Black Magic Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K cinema camera
Lens: Samyang 35 MM
Codec: 2K Proress 444
Grading done in Premiere Pro
From John Rule:
The AJA Ki-Pro digital video recorder was my favorite product of NAB 2009. This is one cool device. A field recorder that records to an AJA storage module (HDD or SSD) and/or Express34 memory cards. The interesting part is that it records natively to Apple's ProRes codec, which means that these very high quality files can be used instantly in Final Cut Pro, without Log and Transfer or digitizing. It also functions as a converter box: takes anything in and spits anything out. I like it mostly because of it's versatility. You can use it as a primary recorder, as a redundant recorder, as a format translator (up/down/cross-conversions) and as a way of extending the relevance of older analog camera gear. The ProRes422 and ProRes422 HQ formats are wonderful, which you would expect at 220 Mb/s (for 422 HQ). I especially like the built-in WiFi and Ethernet so that the user can control the unit via a web-browser, iPad, or iPhone. It's rugged and well suited for the hostile world of field production.
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Tetine - Let Your Xs Be Ys
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Artist...............: Tetine
Album................: Let Your Xs Be Ys
Genre................: Electronic
Source...............: CD
Year.................: 2008
Codec................: LAME 3.97
Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III
Quality..............: Standard, (avg. bitrate: 174kbps)
Channels.............: Joint Stereo / 44100 hz
Tags.................: ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3
Information..........: Soul Jazz 186 CD
Ripped by............: EMG on 21.04.2008
Posted by............: EMG on 21.04.2008
News Server..........:
News Group(s)........:
Included.............: NFO, MD5, M3U
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01. (00:01:33) Tetine - I Go To The Doctor [[[nice]]]
02. (00:03:24) Tetine - Eu Tô Aberta
03. (00:06:43) Tetine - Let The X Be X [[[nicer]]]
04. (00:04:29) Tetine - Melô Do Carrao [[[la xuxuca]]]
05. (00:03:38) Tetine - Olha Ela De Novo
06. (00:05:42) Tetine - You're The One
07. (00:06:17) Tetine - Everything Must Die
08. (00:04:54) Tetine - A História Da Garca
09. (00:06:18) Tetine - Men In Uniform
10. (00:05:30) Tetine - Entertainment No242
11. (00:03:56) Tetine - Ai Amor - Me So Horny
12. (00:05:05) Tetine - What A Gift To Get
13. (00:03:28) Tetine - Russian Roulette
14. (00:06:00) Tetine - Mata Hari Voodoo [[[esta es media lali puna]]]
15. (00:02:53) Tetine - I Go To The Doctor (CSS Remix)
Playing Time.........: 01:09:50
Total Size...........: 88,64 MB
NFO generated on.....: 21.04.2008 15:09:38
For more information on SIP trunking and state of the art telephone system solutions, customers may visit Tpad's website at www.tpadbusiness.co.uk or check Supanet's official website at www.supanetbusiness.com. Their websites offer comprehensive explanations on their range of services. Interested customers may also use their contact us forms. Alternatively, clients can give them a call at 0845 122 1746 (Tpad) or at 0845 122 2677 (Supanet).
Comes complete with box, pen, charger, usb cable & manual. $99.00 neg call +65 82226552.
This is the worlds smallest Digital Video Recorder & disguised as a real working ball point pen. Simply put pen in front pocket, push button to turn on and secretly record everything around. When finished recording just unscrew pen and plug into the USB port of your computer or other video viewing device and watch your video. It can also be used as a flash drive for transferring and storing computer files.
General Features;
* 640 * 480 - HIGH resolution
* Comes Gift Boxed with AC powered battery charger and manual.
* 4GB Memory Offers storage Capacity Up To 20 Hours.
* Records Video In Color With Sound
* Highly sensitive built in microphone records sound for up to 15 meters.
* Plug & Play Ready ( depending on your operating system a free media player or Codec Pack download may be required
* Dual Function Feature Allows Camera Pen To Be Used As A Flash Drive For Transferring & Storing Computer Files
* Mini Wireless High Definition Camera
* Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, Charges Through Computers USB Port Or With AC Charger (provided )
* Supports WINDOWS 98 / 98SE /ME /2000 / XP
* Standard High Speed 2.0 USB Port
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Photograph taken at an altitude of Two hundred and thirty nine metres at 15.12pm on Tuesday May 7th 2024 off South Street in Rhayader, Mid-Wales from the Low level professional photography hide at Gigrin Farm feeding station.
This is a rare Leucistic Red Kite (Milvus Milvus), one of only ten currently known in the world. Leucism is caused by a partial loss of pigmentation, resulting in white feathers on a bird.The Red Kite (Milvus Milvus) is a medium sized bird of prey (Raptor) in the Accipitridae family, and was saved from national extinction by a long running protection programme.
It has now been successfully re-introduced into England and Scotland, and Wales, and they are listed under schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside act, currently with a green status. They can reach 66cms in length with up to a 195cms wingspan, and there around 4,600 breeding pairs in the UK in 2024.
Nikon D850 Single-lens reflex digital camera F Mount with FX CMOS 35.9mm x 23.9mm Image sensor 46.89 Million total pixels Hand held Focal length: 550mm Shutter speed: 1/2000s (Mechanical shutter) Aperture f/9.0 Auto iso320 Tamron Vibration Control set to position 1 Image area Full Frame FX (36 x 24) NEF RAW L 45.4Million pixels (8256 x 5504) 14 Bit uncompressed Focus mode: AF-C Priority Selection: Release Nikon Back button focusing enabled AF-Focus area: 3D Tracking watch area: Normal 55 Tracking points Exposure mode: Manual mode Metering mode: Centre weighted metering Active D-Lighting: Normal White balance on: Natural light auto, 0, 0 Colour space: Adobe RGB Picture control: (SD) Standard (Sharpening +3.00/Clarity +1.00)
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2. Nikon GP-1 GPS module. Hoodman HEYENRG round eyepiece oversized eyecup. Black Rapid Curve Breathe strap. My Memory 128GB Class 10 SDXC 80MB/s card. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
LATITUDE: N 52d 17m 49.60s
LONGITUDE: W 3d 29m 42.00s
ALTITUDE: 239.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 130.00MB NEF: 91.3MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) FILE: 33.20MB
PROCESSING POWER:
Nikon D850 Firmware versions C 1.21 (8/12/2022) LD Distortion Data 2.018 (16/01/20) LF 1.00 Nikon Codec Full version 1.31.2 (09/11/2021)
HP 110-352na Desktop PC with Windows 10 Home edition AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU 64Bit processor. Radeon HD8400 graphics. 8 GB DDR3 Memory with 1TB Data storage. 64-bit Windows 10. My Passport USB 3.0 2TB portable desktop hard drive. Nikon NX STUDIO 64bit Version 1.2.2 (08/12/2022). Nikon Capture NX-D 64bit Version 1.6.2 (18/02/2020). Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 (Version 2.4.5 (18/02/2020). Nikon Transfer 2 Version 2.16.0 (08/12/2022). Adobe photoshop Elements 8 Version 8.0 64bit.
Sample: IdeaSpy 2.5 Codec Entertainment Program
MGS:GB is a Nintendo Game Boy Color title that falls somewhere between MGS and MGS2 on the timeline, but in an alternate universe. It remains my favorite game project by the virtue of the radio drama ("Codec Entertainment Program") that was conceived as a bonus feature. I've never been able to establish why this excellent faux-60's parody didn't garner more attention. It's easily the only decent piece of writing in the Metal Gear franchise.
Forget government-disavowed ex-commandos: Novelty inventions are the real enemy. Clearly and mercifully, somebody on the MGS writing team got their hands on a decent indica while this one was being written. The main storyline is more-o'-the-same, but the "IdeaSpy 2.5" serial radio program that can be tuned into for Snake's sneaking pleasure is actually funny and provided hours of pastiche-making fun for this translator. The adventures of Agent Two-point-five and his heroic crusade against J.E. Inc., "The Catalog of Conspiracies" is one localization job I will never disavow, mostly because no one at the client end bothered to mess too much with my final draft for a change.
"Metal Gear"™, "Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel"™ as well as their characters and images are the property of Konami Corporation. This low-resolution image is solely used to identify the game in question. No free equivalent of this image exists. This image does not allow users to make illegal copies of the software, and does not diminish the copyright holder Konami's ability to market the software.
I have uploaded a new video.
Music by David Byrne (you happy now Qua?), Dead Can Dance and Cocorosie
Vimeo: (best for viewing)
Veoh: (not smooth, some kind of codec problem i have not been able to solve)
www.veoh.com/videos/v565784SGcRbg6b
UTube:
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Photograph taken at an altitude of Eleven metres around sunrise at 07:02am on Monday 15th May 2023 off Pacific Rim Highway 4 and Campbell Street at the Marina area in Tofino in British Columbia in Canada.
I rented a seventy year old private house here for five days and often walked down to the shoreline and marina at sunrise.
Nikon D850 Single-lens reflex digital camera F Mount with FX CMOS 35.9mm x 23.9mm Image sensor 46.89 Million total pixels Focal length 24mm Shutter speed: 1/10s (Mechanical shutter) Aperture f/13.0 iso200 Image area Full Frame FX (36 x 24) NEF RAW L 45.4Million pixels (8256 x 5504) 14 Bit uncompressed Hand held with Nikkor VR Vibration Reduction enabled AF-C Priority Selection: Release Nikon Back button focusing enabled 3D Tracking watch area: Normal 55 Tracking points Exposure mode: Manual mode Metering mode: Matrix metering White balance on: Auto1, A1.00, M0.25 (5650k) Colour space: Adobe RGB Picture control: (A) Auto (Sharpening A+1.00/Clarity A+1.00)
Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR. Nikon GP-1 GPS module. Hoodman HEYENRG round eyepiece oversized eyecup. Black Rapid Curve Breathe strap. My Memory 128GB Class 10 SDXC 80MB/s card. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
LATITUDE: N 49d 9m 3.0s
LONGITUDE: W 125d 53m 39.20s
ALTITUDE: 11.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 130.00MB NEF: 91.2MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) FILE: 29.70MB
PROCESSING POWER:
Nikon D850 Firmware versions C 1.21 (8/12/2022) LD Distortion Data 2.018 (16/01/20) LF 1.00 Nikon Codec Full version 1.31.2 (09/11/2021)
HP 110-352na Desktop PC with Windows 10 Home edition AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU 64Bit processor. Radeon HD8400 graphics. 8 GB DDR3 Memory with 1TB Data storage. 64-bit Windows 10. My Passport USB 3.0 2TB portable desktop hard drive. Nikon NX STUDIO 64bit Version 1.2.2 (08/12/2022). Nikon Capture NX-D 64bit Version 1.6.2 (18/02/2020). Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 (Version 2.4.5 (18/02/2020). Nikon Transfer 2 Version 2.16.0 (08/12/2022). Adobe photoshop Elements 8 Version 8.0 64bit.
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Photograph taken at 13:11pm on Monday 3rd March 2025 at an altitude of Sixty metres in the Grounds of Warnham Nature Reserve in Horsham, West Sussex. The Millpond dates back to the 16th Century and parts of the woodland dates back even further to the 13th Century. A beautiful location for a walk, or to sit amongst nature and so see birds and butterflies in their natural habitat.
The Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), is a strikingly colourful and beautiful game bird, especially the males as seen here. They can measure up to 89cms in length with a wingspan up to 90cms, and are seen in the UK year round, with around 2.3 million known breeding birds.
Nikon D850 Single-lens reflex digital camera F Mount with FX CMOS 35.9mm x 23.9mm Image sensor 46.89 Million total pixels Focal length: 350mm Shutter speed: 1/320s (Mechanical shutter) Aperture f/7.1 Iso1000 Image area Full Frame FX (36 x 24) NEF RAW L 45.4Million pixels (8256 x 5504) 14 Bit uncompressed Hand held with Tamron VC control enabled AF-C Priority Selection: Release Nikon Back button focusing enabled 3D Tracking watch area: Normal 55 Tracking points Exposure mode: Manual mode Metering mode: Matrix metering White balance on: Auto1, A1.00, M0.25 (4720K) Colour space: Adobe RGB Picture control: (SD) Standard (Sharpening +3.00/Clarity A+1.00) Active D-Lighting: Low
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2. Nikon GP-1 GPS module. Hoodman HEYENRG round eyepiece oversized eyecup. Black Rapid Curve Breathe strap. My Memory 128GB Class 10 SDXC 80MB/s card. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
LATITUDE: N 51d 5m 8.3s
LONGITUDE: W 0d 19m 31.50s
ALTITUDE: 60.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 130.00MB NEF: 94.9MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) FILE: 35.50MB
PROCESSING POWER:
Nikon D850 Firmware versions C 1.21 (8/12/2022) LD Distortion Data 2.018 (16/01/20) LF 1.00 Nikon Codec Full version 1.31.2 (09/11/2021)
HP 110-352na Desktop PC with Windows 10 Home edition AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU 64Bit processor. Radeon HD8400 graphics. 8 GB DDR3 Memory with 1TB Data storage. 64-bit Windows 10. My Passport USB 3.0 2TB portable desktop hard drive. Nikon NX STUDIO 64bit Version 1.2.2 (08/12/2022). Nikon Capture NX-D 64bit Version 1.6.2 (18/02/2020). Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 (Version 2.4.5 (18/02/2020). Nikon Transfer 2 Version 2.16.0 (08/12/2022). Adobe photoshop Elements 8 Version 8.0 64bit.
Format : AVI
Format/Info : Audio Video Interleave
File size : 246 MiB
Duration : 4mn 10s
Overall bit rate : 8 234 Kbps
Writing application : GOM ENCODER (GAviWriter 1.0)
Video
ID : 0
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Main@L3.2
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 1 frame
Codec ID : H264
Duration : 4mn 10s
Bit rate : 8 000 Kbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.362
Stream size : 241 MiB (98%)
Writing library : x264 core 122
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=1 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x1:0x111 / me=hex / subme=5 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=0 / 8x8dct=0 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=6 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=23 / keyint_min=1 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc=abr / mbtree=0 / bitrate=8000 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.50 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=40 / qpstep=4 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
Audio
ID : 1
Format : MPEG Audio
Format version : Version 1
Format profile : Layer 3
Mode : Joint stereo
Mode extension : MS Stereo
Codec ID : 55
Codec ID/Hint : MP3
Duration : 4mn 10s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 128 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 3.82 MiB (2%)
Alignment : Aligned on interleaves
Interleave, duration : 24 ms (0.58 video frame)
© Elisa Taemi
Cortejo Musical com Catarina (Camila Nhary), Custódio (Tiago Quites), Batatinha (Filipe Codeço) e Ovelha (Matheus Lima).
CODEC - Encontro dos Conselheiros de Administração
Data:07/04/2022.
Local: São Paulo.
Foto: Governo do Estado de SP
From John Rule:
The AJA Ki-Pro digital video recorder was my favorite product of NAB 2009. This is one cool device. A field recorder that records to an AJA storage module (HDD or SSD) and/or Express34 memory cards. The interesting part is that it records natively to Apple's ProRes codec, which means that these very high quality files can be used instantly in Final Cut Pro, without Log and Transfer or digitizing. It also functions as a converter box: takes anything in and spits anything out. I like it mostly because of it's versatility. You can use it as a primary recorder, as a redundant recorder, as a format translator (up/down/cross-conversions) and as a way of extending the relevance of older analog camera gear. The ProRes422 and ProRes422 HQ formats are wonderful, which you would expect at 220 Mb/s (for 422 HQ). I especially like the built-in WiFi and Ethernet so that the user can control the unit via a web-browser, iPad, or iPhone. It's rugged and well suited for the hostile world of field production.
I wrote a contribution for the upcoming 3GPP meeting on Monday detailing statistical significance tests to facilitate making accurate comparisons in the results of a speech codec intelligibility test I worked on at work. I had to do that because people were interpreting the results to say things that benefitted their position that weren't correct.
I suppose lots of people work more hours than I normally do, but starting in October I started working more than I ever have (except in college). It hasn't let up since.
In any case, the thing that I want to remember about this Saturday is heading out later in the night, meeting up with friends for drinks and meeting a new friend. That was a significant positive event.
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media / Version 2
Codec ID : mp42
File size : 279 MiB
Duration : 4mn 8s
Overall bit rate : 9 411 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2012-11-20 10:49:26
Tagged date : UTC 2012-11-20 10:50:31
Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Baseline@L4.0
Format settings, CABAC : No
Format settings, ReFrames : 2 frames
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 4mn 8s
Bit rate : 9 152 Kbps
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 24.000 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.184
Stream size : 271 MiB (97%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2012-11-20 10:49:26
Tagged date : UTC 2012-11-20 10:50:31
Color primaries : BT.709
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.709
Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 4mn 8s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 256 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 7.58 MiB (3%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2012-11-20 10:49:26
Tagged date : UTC 2012-11-20 10:50:31
these are impressions from the codec&flexor "killermachine" release party at club watergate, berlin in 2006.
Malcolm Johnson, Director of ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau with ITU Primetime Emmy Award
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Photograph taken at an altitude of Two hundred and fourteen metres at 16:30pm on Sunday 14th May 2023 off Alberni Highway 4 within MacMillan Provincial Park at Cathedral Grove in British Columbia.
Featuring a magnificent temperate rainforest with enormous 800 year old trees, a carpet of ferns and draping moss, the trees in Cathedral Grove are amongst the oldest and tallest in Canada.
Nikon D850 Single-lens reflex digital camera F Mount with FX CMOS 35.9mm x 23.9mm Image sensor 46.89 Million total pixels Focal length: 22mm Shutter speed: 1/80s (Mechanical shutter) Aperture f/4.0 ISO400 Image area Full Frame FX (36 x 24) NEF RAW L 45.4 Million pixels (8256 x 5504) 14 Bit uncompressed AF-C Priority Selection: Release Nikon Back button focusing enabled 3D Tracking watch area: Normal 55 Tracking points Exposure mode: Manual mode Metering mode: Matrix metering White balance on: Auto1, A1.00, M0.25 (4360k) Colour space: Adobe RGB Picture control: (A) Auto (Sharpening A+1.00/Clarity A+1.00)
Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4.0G IF ED VR. Hoodman HEYENRG round eyepiece oversized eyecup. Black Rapid Curve Breathe strap. My Memory 128GB Class 10 SDXC 80MB/s card. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
LATITUDE: N 49d 17m 29.8s
LONGITUDE: W 124d 39m 41.3s
ALTITUDE: 214.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 130.00MB NEF: 93.9MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) FILE: 44.80MB
PROCESSING POWER:
Nikon D850 Firmware versions C 1.21 (8/12/2022) LD Distortion Data 2.018 (16/01/20) LF 1.00 Nikon Codec Full version 1.31.2 (09/11/2021)
HP 110-352na Desktop PC with Windows 10 Home edition AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU 64Bit processor. Radeon HD8400 graphics. 8 GB DDR3 Memory with 1TB Data storage. 64-bit Windows 10. My Passport USB 3.0 2TB portable desktop hard drive. Nikon NX STUDIO 64bit Version 1.2.2 (08/12/2022). Nikon Capture NX-D 64bit Version 1.6.2 (18/02/2020). Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 (Version 2.4.5 (18/02/2020). Nikon Transfer 2 Version 2.16.0 (08/12/2022). Adobe photoshop Elements 8 Version 8.0 64bit.
Avi Harush of Surf Communication Solutions presents Surf Solutions at the Application Acceleration seminar held recently in Tel Aviv. The series is co-sponsored by Kontron, Enea and Tail-F.
Integration - The next frontier in communications equipment development.
COTS – Middleware – ATCA – Multicore: How to get the pieces work together and reduce integration risk?
Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware and software building blocks have achieved the maturity to be legitimate design alternatives for developers of communications systems. Multi-core processors, AdvancedTCA platforms and standards-based software are the foundation for the next generation always on, IP-based communications services that are changing the way the World connects.
The new question is: Now that COTS is finally a reality – how do you get the pieces to work together? The ability to understand and reduce integration risk is now critical to realizing the benefits to the COTS ecosystem.
Join top engineers and managers at the application accelerator seminar series where industry leaders Enea, Kontron, Tail-f Systems and Surf Communications have teamed up to address the issues surrounding integration and how they pertain to their products. You will receive hands-on training and early innovator insight into the technologies and enable you to focus on what you do best – developing your applications.
CODEC - Encontro dos Conselheiros de Administração
Data:07/04/2022.
Local: São Paulo.
Foto: Governo do Estado de SP
Media Player Classic Home Cinema 1.7.0.7858 FINAL – Ứng dụng nghe nhìn đa phương tiện cho Microsoft Windows
Ứng dụng nghe nhìn đa phương tiện cho Microsoft Windows. Media Player Classic (MPC) là ứng dụng nghe nhìn đa phương tiện cho Microsoft Windows. Ứng dụng này bắt chước theo phiên bản Windows Media Player nhưng tích hợp thêm rất nhiều chức năng của một trình chơi nhạc, xem phim hiện đại. Nó là chương trình chơi phương tiện mặc định trong bộ K-Lite Codec Pack và Combined Community Codec Pack.
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CODEC - Encontro dos Conselheiros de Administração
Data:07/04/2022.
Local: São Paulo.
Foto: Governo do Estado de SP
The SM1000 speaker-mike with built-in codec2 voice codec and freedv modem.
Open source hardware and software by Rowetel rowetel.com/
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Photograph taken at 12.47pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at an altitude of Fifty metres in the Grounds of Warnham Nature Reserve in Horsham, West Sussex.
Here we see a Eurasian nuthatch or wood nuthatch (Sitta europaea), a small passerine bird found throughout the Palearctic and in Europe. First described in 1758, this is part of a family of similar looking Nuthatch species and is a small bird with short tail and wings and long pointed bill.
Nikon D850 Single-lens reflex digital camera F Mount with FX CMOS 35.9mm x 23.9mm Image sensor 46.89 Million total pixels Focal length: 600mm Shutter speed: 1/3200s (Mechanical shutter) Aperture f/6.3 iso1800 Image area Full Frame FX (36 x 24) NEF RAW L 45.4Million pixels (8256 x 5504) 14 Bit uncompressed Hand held with Tamron VC control enabled AF-C Priority Selection: Release Nikon Back button focusing enabled 3D Tracking watch area: Normal 55 Tracking points Exposure mode: Manual mode Metering mode: Matrix metering White balance on: Natural light Auto, 0,0 Colour space: Adobe RGB Picture control: (SD) Standard (Sharpening +3.00/Clarity A+1.00)
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2. Nikon GP-1 GPS module. Hoodman HEYENRG round eyepiece oversized eyecup. Black Rapid Curve Breathe strap. My Memory 128GB Class 10 SDXC 80MB/s card. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
LATITUDE: N 51d 4m 48.1s
LONGITUDE: W 0d 19m 57.20s
ALTITUDE: 50.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 130.00MB NEF: 94.3MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) FILE: 52.30MB
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Nikon D850 Firmware versions C 1.21 (8/12/2022) LD Distortion Data 2.018 (16/01/20) LF 1.00 Nikon Codec Full version 1.31.2 (09/11/2021)
HP 110-352na Desktop PC with Windows 10 Home edition AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU 64Bit processor. Radeon HD8400 graphics. 8 GB DDR3 Memory with 1TB Data storage. 64-bit Windows 10. My Passport USB 3.0 2TB portable desktop hard drive. Nikon NX STUDIO 64bit Version 1.2.2 (08/12/2022). Nikon Capture NX-D 64bit Version 1.6.2 (18/02/2020). Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 (Version 2.4.5 (18/02/2020). Nikon Transfer 2 Version 2.16.0 (08/12/2022). Adobe photoshop Elements 8 Version 8.0 64bit.
Size & Comfort
First of all, you want something that fits! As there is no wire involved in true wireless earbuds, it is very important that you get the earbuds that stick in your ears without causing any pain or discomfort. Look for nice ergonomically designed earphones that snug inside your ears, creating a good seal. We understand that you do not want to keep on reaching out to your ears every now and then to just stop them from falling.
Sound Quality
You are going to use your earbuds for listening to music or watching videos or to make calls. In either scenario, sound quality becomes very much important. You want your music to sound like it is supposed to sound. Hence, have a look at the driver unit and the codec. 6mm drivers are known to be decent but if elements like instrument isolation and richer sound matter to you, look for at least 10mm drivers on each end of the earbuds.
Additionally, if your primary use of earbuds is going to be calling, then look for earbuds that also support ANC. This will make sure that you get to make disturbance free calls. This feature is also helpful in cutting the outside clutter, especially when you are in a noisy environment but want to immerse yourself in your favourite tune.
Connectivity
As you know that your earbuds pair with your device over bluetooth, it is important to look at the bluetooth version they support. As we are sure that you do not want to experience lag during your favourite song, go for the ones that support the latest versions.
Bluetooth 5.0 is fast becoming the standard of this technology, and many manufacturers have started offering a low latency mode. Low latency is important if you watch a lot of videos or play online games.
Some bluetooth earbuds even support Insta Pairing feature. This means that the moment you open the lid of the case, they will connect to your device.
Battery And Charging Case
This is one issue that many earbuds face. The small size of the earbuds does not allow them to house big batteries. But guess what, they come with their own charing (cum carry) case.
So, it is important to not just check the playtime of your earbuds but also have a look at the battery capacity of the charging case. Another interesting thing that we will like to bring to your notice is that many earbuds now support fast charging. Meaning that they take the least possible amount of time to offer the best playback time. This means that you won’t have to wait for long for your earphones to get charged.
Features, Gestures And Controls
Another thing that makes bluetooth controls look smart and futuristic is the controls that they offer. The controls can either be touch or press based but you can manage your calls, adjust the volume and take care of your playlist by simply moving your hand to your ears. Many earbuds even support voice assistants.
Now that you have some idea about what to look for in your next purchase of wireless earbuds, allow us to introduce you to some of the best earbuds that you will fall in love with:
Airdopes 161
Sleek, stylish and superbly designed to offer you an enjoyable listening experience! The 10mm drivers pump out boAt’s signature sound that is loud, clear and crisp. The bass is tuned for a thumping experience that transcends you to another world.
The quick touch response allows you to take charge of your listening experience with ease. They support IPX5 water and dust resistance rating. This means that feel free to use them even when it is drizzling! They offer a massive playback of up to 17H and also support fast charge. With these, you can enjoy up to 180 mins of charge with just 10 mins of charge.
Airdopes 411 ANC
Get ready to listen to your favorite tunes in peace with these true wireless earbuds. Powered by Active Noise Cancellation technology, they offer an immersive listening experience that is disturbance free. The EnX technology offers a smooth calling experience. The 10mm drivers offer immersive sound that leaves you wanting for more. They support bluetooth V5.2 and Insta Wake N Pair technology that ensures that you waste no time while connecting to your device. Get ready to listen to your favorite tunes in peace with these true wireless earbuds. Powered by Active Noise Cancellation technology, they offer an immersive listening experience that is disturbance free. The EnX technology offers a smooth calling experience. The 10mm drivers offer immersive sound that leaves you wanting for more. They support bluetooth V5.2 and Insta Wake N Pair technology that ensures that you waste no time while connecting to your device.
The seamless touch controls add convenience to your listening experience. They offer a playtime of up to 17.5H. They also support ASAp fast charge technology. Just plug them in for 10 mins and get up to 60 mins of blissful music.
Noise Air Buds+
Experience music like never before with these earbuds. They come powered with 6m driver and support insta charge technology. They offer exceptional fit that makes all-day usage easy and comfortable. The bluetooth vV5.2 ensures steady and lag-free connectivity. They offer a playtime of up to 20H.
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Photograph taken at an altitude of Two hundred and sixty five metres at 09:14am on Thursday 7th September 2023 off the A386 just outside Mary Tavy between Okehampton and Tavistock, in Devon.
Wheal betsy is an old Engine House from the tin mining days, located at Job's Shaft it was built in 1868.128 men worked here with four over-shot waterwheels after reopening in 1863, but it finally closed in 1877.Today, it is the last standing example on Dartmoor.
Nikon D850 Single-lens reflex digital camera F Mount with FX CMOS 35.9mm x 23.9mm Image sensor 46.89 Million total pixels Focal length: 170mm Shutter speed: 1/125s (Mechanical shutter) Aperture f/10.0 iso100 Handheld with Tamron VC Vibration Control enabled Image area Full Frame FX (36 x 24) NEF RAW L 45.4Million pixels (8256 x 5504) 14 Bit uncompressed AF-C Priority Selection: Release Nikon Back button focusing enabled 3D Tracking watch area: Normal 55 Tracking points Exposure mode: Manual mode Metering mode: Matrix metering White balance on: Natural Light Auto, 0, 0 Colour space: Adobe RGB Picture control: (SD) Standard (Sharpening +3.00/Clarity +1.00)
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2. Nikon GP-1 GPS module. Hoodman HEYENRG round eyepiece oversized eyecup. Black Rapid Curve Breathe strap. My Memory 128GB Class 10 SDXC 80MB/s card. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
LATITUDE: N 50d 36m 49.20s
LONGITUDE: W 4d 6m 14.4s
ALTITUDE: 265.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 130.00MB NEF: 93.0MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) FILE: 45.90MB
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Nikon D850 Firmware versions C 1.30 (21/07/2023) LD Distortion Data 2.018 (16/01/20) LF 1.00 Nikon Codec Full version 1.31.2 (09/11/2021)
HP 110-352na Desktop PC with Windows 10 Home edition AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU 64Bit processor. Radeon HD8400 graphics. 8 GB DDR3 Memory with 1TB Data storage. 64-bit Windows 10. My Passport USB 3.0 2TB portable desktop hard drive. Nikon NX STUDIO 64bit Version 1.2.2 (08/12/2022). Nikon Capture NX-D 64bit Version 1.6.2 (18/02/2020). Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 (Version 2.4.5 (18/02/2020). Nikon Transfer 2 Version 2.16.0 (08/12/2022). Adobe photoshop Elements 8 Version 8.0 64bit.
12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor (same as the one on the D90)
Supports all Nikon F-mount lenses
Autofocus only available with AF-S and AI-S lenses (just like the D40/D60)
As usual, there's a 1.5X focal length conversion ratio
Relatively compact body; shutter rated at 100,000 cycles
Flip-down, rotating 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
Optical viewfinder has 0.78x magnification and 95% coverage
11-point autofocus system
Live view with contrast detect AF and face detection
Full manual controls, plus tons of scene modes
ISO range of 200 - 3200, expandable to 100 - 6400
Can record HD movies at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) using the M-JPEG codec, just like the D90; there is no continuous AF while you're recording a movie
Auto Active D-Lighting improves overall image contrast
Quiet Release Mode reduces mirror cycling noise so you don't startle your subject
Numerous retouching tools in playback mode
Dust reduction system
SD/SDHC memory card slot
Support for optional GPS unit
HDMI port
Uses EN-EL9a lithium-ion battery; 510 shots per charge