Most of Mandel's images come from the CCD cameras he attaches to his scopes.
It consists of a telescope, an infrared (IR) spectrometer, and a multi-spectral CCD camera.
The result is a dynamic range that's roughly 250 times broader than that of the average CCD.
The term CCD was originally used to describe the phenomenon when worker bees suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.
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In essence the charged CCD now stores an image, albeit an analog (as opposed to digital) one.
The light-sensitive area on each CCD detector measures 45.0mm by 59.0mm, encompassing 1, 966 pixels by 4, 500 pixels.
Capture images with radiant colors, low noise and razor-sharp edges, thanks in part to the 16-megapixel CCD sensor.
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The typical camera is a Samsung color CCD model with a power zoom lens in a weather-resistant housing.
The new Cyber-shot TF1 model has a 16.1 MP Super HAD CCD sensor with a 4x optical Sony zoom lens.
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The specs are similar to the 115 IS, including a 16-megapixel CCD chip, a 2.7-inch 230k-dot display and 720p video shooting.
This new digital back can fill a staggering 80 million pixels with imaging data, thanks to its 53.7mm x 40.3mm-sized CCD sensor.
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To convert the image to the 0s and 1s a computer can understand, the charges on the CCD are run through a microprocessor.
When light strikes a CCD, it excites the electrons in the chip, creating a grid of charged elements or pixels (for picture elements).
Sweep Panorama mode, first introduced in Sony's breakthrough Cyber-shot DSC-HX1, DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1 CMOS models, utilizes a CCD sensor to capture dramatic panoramic scenes.
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The M-E model (which appears to be a refresh of sorts on the M9) comes paired with a slightly less-potent 18-megapixel full-frame CCD sensor.
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The Olympus Stylus 750, this one's nearly identical to the 740 (7.1 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD), just with the addition of CCD-shift image stabilization.
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One of the main features of the project is its CCD cameras which were produced in Belfast and can operate in conditions of very low light.
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The new W710 camera features a 16.1 MP Super HAD CCD sensor with a 5x optical Sony zoom lens and large physical controls for straightforward, hassle-free shooting.
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Starting with the entry-level 16.1-megapixel DSC-T110 with a CCD sensor, the T-models feature a three-inch LCD with touch screen, Sweep Panorama mode and 720p HD movie capture.
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Theories have abounded since regarding the cause of CCD which have ranged from mobile phone signals to the use of pesticides, but one theory has stayed its course.
With an F2.5 Bright Lens, 5x optical zoom and 25mm lens, taking bright pictures is made easy and a 16.2 Megapixel CCD sensor delivers sharp and clear results.
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With an F2.5 Bright Lens, 5x optical zoom and 25mm lens, taking bright pictures is made easy and a 16 Megapixel CCD sensor delivers sharp and clear results.
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The best thing about CMOS is that, unlike CCD, chipmakers have poured billions into shrinking the components on such devices and making them run faster, cooler and smarter.
The next higher-end offering is the ELPH 115 IS, which packs specs more in line with the 130 IS, including the same 16-megapixel CCD sensor and 8x 28mm lens.
Some have suggested that N. ceranae alone might be sufficient to cause CCD, as the fungus is believed to have been widespread since 2006, when CCD first became a problem.
The imaging technology of the DV150F, a 16.2 Megapixel CCD sensor, F2.5 25mm bright lens and 5x optical zoom, deliver outstanding quality pictures that can then be shared instantly via Wi-Fi.
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The WB250F (and WB200F) boasts outstanding optical performance to make capturing great photos easy, with 18x optical zoom, a 14.2 Megapixel BSI CMOS (WB250F) or CCD (WB200F) sensor and 24mm lens.
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Inside is a 1.18 million-pixel charge-coupled device, or CCD.
With a 3x optical zoom, 6 megapixel CCD, and the increasingly common 2.5-inch screen, there isn't a whole lot that stands out about this camera -- except for that outlandish ISO range.
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