Tag: 1991

  • 1991 Nikon-Kodak hack was first DSLR in space

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    What was the first digital camera in space? It turns out in 1991 NASA sent a modified Nikon F3 with small Kodak CCD sensor and external processing unit on a shuttle mission. Called the Hawkeye II, this system used a RS-232 serial port to connect to its external gear. Kodak would use this platform as the basis for the DCS system, the first commercially available digital camera. Learn more

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • West Vancouver Blue Bus – CMBC / Translink 1991 New Flyer Industries D60 #913

    A ride aboard West Vancouver Blue Bus 1991 New Flyer D60 #913 on the route 257 from downtown Vancouver to Park Royal Mall. Bus is powered by the Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engine and the Allison HTB-748 transmission.

    Just my first test run, not the best quality, but I will play around with it to try and improve it, and for some reason there is an absence of sound. Anyone know how to help, please leave comments below!

  • SF Muni 1991 New Flyer D60

    I was walking down market street and all of a sudden the D60 appeared =] it was 4:45 pm bus # was 9118 Engine : Detroit Diesel 6v92ta Transmission: Allison Ht 748
    Video Rating: 5 / 5

  • CMBC / Translink 1991 New Flyer Industries Articulated bus model D60 R3008 on route 480

    A late evening ride aboard CMBC / Translink – Vancouver 1991 New Flyer Industries Articulated bus model D60 #R3008 on the route 480. Bus is powered by the Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engine and the Allison HTB-748 transmission. Yes I am aware it is very dark. This video is more for the sound of the bus since I did not have a chance to ride one during the day.

  • St. Albert Transit 1991 New Flyer D60 #802

    St. Albert Transit #802 on St. Albert Trail working a Route 204 from the University of Alberta in Edmonton to Village Transit Centre in St. Albert. Video recorded on a portion of northbound St. Albert Trail. The bus is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engine with a 4 speed automatic Allison HTB748 transmission. 802 is one of among 3 buses of this type and year in the fleet.
    Video Rating: 5 / 5