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Soldiers rated the gear on a five-star scale, with five stars as the top rating. None of the items got a one-star rating.
Here’s the gear, and what soldiers said about it:
ACH Beanie (Potomac Field Gear)One of the most popular items was also one of the smallest and cheapest.
The advanced combat helmet beanie is made with a soft microfiber that keeps sweat out of your eyes without causing your head to overheat. And it stops that uncomfortable “ring around the head” caused by most ACH liners. A cold-weather version also proved promising, though temps never quite dropped to a level that warranted its wear.
Teaming with the beanie is the ACH Impact liner (Revision). Soldiers liked the dual-foam padding, and found it much easier to catch a catnap when leaned against a Humvee door. Better still, the sweat-wicking material is designed to better absorb impact when hit.
Rover 5 (L-3 Communications)Rover 5, mounted in mine-resistant all-terrain vehicles and the battalion TAC, allowed platoon leaders to easily switch between ISR intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance feeds with no jump time and sharp clarity. It also has a “John Madden feature” that lets soldiers identify targets with a stylus.
Soldiers liked the size — Rover 5 is 5.5 inches wide and 3.5 pounds. They also liked its ability to transmit and receive on Ku-band, C-band, S-band, L-band and UHF (400-470MHz). Video feed is analog, H.261, MPEG and MJPEG.
Nett WarriorSome soldiers were hesitant, having used the failed Land Warrior system. But their concerns were soon set aside.
Nett Warrior brought situational awareness into the 21st century. It featured the Motorola Atrix smartphone and Samsung Galaxy Tablet. Platoon leaders used it for mission planning and text communication with dismounted troops. Squads monitored Nett Warrior to track blue forces, obtain the latest intel and plot battlefield data.
Young soldiers had no problem learning the system, though some older warriors had to refer to the manual on more than one occasion.
Desert Hawk III (Lockheed Martin)The 6-pound, hand-launched, unmanned aerial system was the piece of gear the opposing force hated the most.
At one point, the “bad guys” used thermal blankets to hide their position from the 360-degree infrared turret, to no avail. The UAS essentially is inaudible, but its presence was known when soldiers effectively surrounded and pounced.
The ground station and remote video terminal proved easy to master. And the color and IR video feeds are strong. One operator, battling high winds, spotted something amiss in a tree line. With a 10-second turn and a 10-power zoom, he was able to identify an enemy truck in hiding. The UAS sent an eight-digit grid, and an artillery battery sent a virtual barrage.
K-MAX (Lockheed Martin)The first thing soldiers want to do is fly it via remote control, but the autonomous capability really makes the difference. Just plot the flight plan and the unmanned helicopter is ready to go — and the flight plan can be changed en route.
This lets the bird get into hard-to-reach places, and hotly contested locations, without risk to flight crews. Its visual and aural signatures are far smaller than standard helicopters, but don’t let its size fool you. K-MAX can deliver a full 6,000 pounds of cargo at sea level or more than 4,000 pounds at 15,000 feet. And its four-hook carousel allows it to take supplies to more than one location at a time.
BATLSKIN (Revision)The helmet is 20 percent lighter and promises increased ballistic performance. Lighter and stronger is always better. But BATLSKIN boasts two features that caught much attention.
The mandible guard provides blunt force and fragmentation protection for the lower jaw. One platoon sergeant said it should be required for every vehicle gunner. Although the guard makes it tough to position a carbine in your shoulder and take aim, it can be quickly removed.
Soldiers also said the three-point front mount tightly secures NODs, or night observation devices, ridding the war fighter of that pesky, noisy rattle.
Uni-max Green Laser Sight (Lasermax)It weighs only one ounce with two lithium batteries, and the fiber-reinforced nylon with which it is constructed proved durable time and again. The ambidextrous sight easily attaches to any Picatinny or Weaver Rail.
The green beam is powerful enough to be used in the day. Soldiers estimated its range at 400 meters. And it gets better still. The Uni-IR (Lasermax) was described as “simply awesome.”
The only drawback was the switch that changes the shooter from visible to IR. It’s so small that soldiers needed a knife to make the change — which could be an issue when using NODs. Soldiers suggested a larger switch with protective cover be added.
Driver’s Enhanced Situational Awareness (DRS)This upgrade lets drivers keep both hands on the wheel and will reduce rollovers. That’s why drivers gave it an enthusiastic two thumbs up.
ESA eliminates joystick controls and widens the fields of view for the M-ATV, Bradley and Abrams tanks. A pan-and-tilt module uses three cameras to bump the field of view from 40 to 107 degrees, allowing drivers to see roadside edges — a problem that had caused rollovers. They also can use a rear-facing camera to see everything that is behind them.
The drop-in replacement also enhances the existing forward-facing cameras.
Stealth Power (Energy Extreme)It takes up little space in the back of a Humvee, yet provides four kilowatt-hours of integrated energy storage with no thermal or acoustical signature (hence the name).
The soldiers were able to run just about everything off this small wonder, and never saw it run out of juice before they ran out of need. One platoon sergeant said that “a unit should never deploy without Stealth Power again.”
Spiral Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ITT Exelis)This was arguably the grand slam of AEWE. In the words of Sgt. First Class Jon Duncan, “Get it to every single infantryman yesterday.”
SENVG combines image intensification and thermal detection, enabling soldiers to see a clear picture at night, in all weather and in degraded battlefield conditions — and in true color.
All the soldiers were sold the moment they saw that clarity with their own eyes. Yet SENVG has another capability that was not put to the test at AEWE: It can connect to the network and display UAV and UGV feeds, or send the image the soldier is seeing back to command elements.
Virtual Interactive Presence and Augmented Reality (VIPAAR)VIP is a video-conferencing system that lets soldiers “reach” into the screen and to point out things such as the latest intel, or direct a change to mission.
The system already is a big hit in battlefield medical care. The battalion tactical assault command liked the company coordination that VIP provided. It also got thumbs up by being the only system that identified the five different UAV video feeds commanders were watching. This helped them better understand what they were looking at and how it played out in the big picture.
Long-sleeve T-shirt (Potomac Field Gear)This moisture-wicking, fire-retardant shirt was a big hit for soldiers who wanted something between a T-shirt and sniffle gear. The shirt is not bulky and it’s breathable enough to prevent overheating, yet warm enough to keep the chill away.
Lightweight Data Tablet (L-Tab) (L-3 Communications)Soldiers, especially the precision targeting team, liked the larger screen on this rugged data tablet. Video was clear and sunlight-readable. Similarly, soldiers found the Lightweight Data Terminal 2 (LDT2) to be durable and dependable.
UGV fuel cell & SC3500 radio for TALONThese upgrades give the multifaceted TALON robot a lot more range.
The fuel cell is so quiet, you can’t hear it run. And it goes for eight hours on two small propane tanks — the kind that can be bought anywhere in the world. This huge improvement is diminished only by the lack of a “low fuel” indicator.
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Kristen Hersh - Dirty Answer
the project, so here it is in all of its tardy glory. Mostly shot using an Olympus Stylus 400 digital camera. ... Kristen Hersh Dirty Answer ...
Can I use an olympus stylus 400 digital camera as a webcam?
My hot girlfriend in england wants to see me online and i dont really want to buy a webcam
no, no digital camera can do webcam. Webcam is pretty cheap this day, get one. Plus why on earth you want use digital camera as webcam is too big for it.
my olympus stylus 400 digital camera lens is jammed and it is sucking the battery out, how can i fix this?
I have this camera for bout a few good years and it isnt a bad camera but just the other day i found out my camera was jammed..i thought i just had no battery so i recharged the battery and put it back in but when i tried to slide the cover over the lens it wouldnt fully close...so i think my lens is jammed..it sucks because it is sucking all my battery out! the camera still works but it is just that problem..i kinda figuered that i need to unscrew the camera and try to fix what is wrong inside but i have no idea on how to fix cameras..i dont want to break it any more than what is already broken...but to just say the cover wont fully close so my lens thing is open...does anyone know how i can fix this without going to a mechanic or something???
You cannot fix it. Frequently on these pages I see people saying the lens mechanism is stuck and the answers from the experts are always to take it in for service. This seems to happen a lot. The question you need to ask yourself is if you want to upgrade or not. Your camera is only a 4mP sensor with only 3x zoom. This is okay but new cameras are offering a lot more.
Go to the Olympus website and send a message to their customer service. Maybe they can give you some idea of the cost to fix it.
Good luck.
My Olympus Stylus 300/400 digital camera was stolen. How can I find one just like it that is under $150?
It had video recording on it as well... Thanks!
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Can anyone help me fix my Olympus Stylus 400 digital camera?
It first started when the lens would not extend. I was only able to view my pictures that were already taken. Then I was told that I should remove the slide cover to make sure that everything was ok with the switch underneath. Now I removed the cover, but i'm having trouble getting the screws back in. The only thing that happens is that both of the view lights blick simultaneously and then stops. I'm guessing that once I get the cover back on it should be fine. But I would like to know why the camera will not come on. Can anyone tell me what it is I need to do? Just take it to a camera shop.
A sledgehammer is usually very helpful at this point. It doesn't affect the warranty any more than you already have.
Enjoy shopping for your new camera and next time don't try to "fix" it yourself.
My camera will not work properly. Is it broken?
I have an Olympus Stylus 400 digital camera. I charged it overnight and removed the USB cord from my computer. When I turn it on, the orange and green lights flash, but the camera will not turn on. I removed the memory card, put it back in, and did the same thing with the battery. I even tried to charge it to see if it would show up on the computer, but it won't. Is there any way I can fix this without having to get a new one, or pay to get it fixed?
Thanks!
What is the best digital camera in the $300 to $400 range that is compact but powerful?
I have been looking at the Olyumpus Stylus 1000 (10 megapixels), but I heard Canon has better cameras. I would like something with great picture quality, a short time lapse between photos, and have many different features like image stablization, face detection, etc.
I just bought aFuji 6500fh a bridge camera.
It's a cross between a SLR and a compact Camera.
I just love it, check it out.
Cost around $350-$400
What digital cam under $400 will allow me to take macro shots as well as general professional looking photos?
I want the camera to be small and sleek so that it could fit into my pocket. Currently I have Olympus Stylus Verve with 4.0 megapixels and although it takes decent shots overall, it has many drawbacks. First, it doesn't take macro shots and when I try they become blurry. It doesn't zoom in very far and I would like it to zoom in at least 20 feet or so and capture the object in good focus. Whenever there's not enough light, meaning anything other than bright sun, it turns on the flash automatically and takes super bright washed out pics. When I set it on the non-flash feature, the picture comes out blurry. Also, any slight hand movement will cause the picture to come out blurry as well. Right now it has 4 megapixels and I would like a cam with more megapixels - enough to capture objects crisply from dozens of feet away. This camera is pretty basic so I'm not familiar with the more complicated ones and don't know the terminology (f-stop, etc) so I'd like a cam that isn't too complicated
I don't want to have to fiddle with a bunch of buttons to take a shot - I want to be able to point, zoom, and shoot. Unless some minor fiddling will drastically improve the look of the shot... Also I'd like the battery life of the cam to be decent - last time I took my cam on vacation, the battery died in 2 days after being fully charged and I couldn't charge it since the outlets were different. So I want this cam to have a long battery life. I'd really appreciate some advice as to which cam would work well for me given my preferences. Please include links with pictures of it if you can. Thank you.
Unfortunately, there is no one camera that can match all your needs. I have several cameras in mind that can match some of your needs.
Nikon's Coolpix S10 is pocketable, had 10X zoom, and optical image stabilization. Even though it has optical image stabilization, it doesn't mean it works perfectly in low-light situations, but it helps a fair bit . Optical image stabilization helps you take less blurry photos with long shutter speeds in low light. It's good to keep in mind that this camera has to be kept at low ISO settings so that your photos will not turn out blurry. It's worth noting that this camera has ergonomic issues, and is not comfortable to hold in your hand. This camera has a very good macro mode: it can focus up to 4 cm in macro mode. The Nikon Coolpix has 6 megapixels. I should mention that this camera doesn't have any manual or semi-manual controls. However, if you're finding that the camera's metering isn't reliable (for example, over exposure, or underexposure), you can likely use exposure compensation to deliberately alter the camera's exposure, but the S10's metering is generally reliable. I forgot, the S10's focus is slow, and it shouldn't be used to capture something moving at the telephoto end (zoomed in). This camera has face detection, to make sure all the faces in the photo are focused on, and well exposed.
Another good camera may fit your bill: Fujiflim's Finepix F31 fd. This camera's specialty is that it can take pictures at up to ISO 800, and still keep noise down to a reasonable level. This is the only compact camera that can even mimic what ISO 800 looks like on a DSLR. ISO 800 is very useful, but it doesn't work miracles. This camera doesn't have optical image stabilization, so unfortunately, ISO 800 and optical image stabilization cancel each other out, to some extent. I will include an explanation of the difference between the two at the end of my answer. However, this camera doesn't have a long zoom (only 3X) and it doesn't have and manual or semi-manual controls. The good thing about this camera is that it has face detection, which makes sure that faces in the photo are focused on, and in good exposure.
To address your indoor-shooting situation issues, you'll need a camera that is more capable in low-light, or a camera that has better flash exposure. Nikon cameras generally have good flash exposure with their i-TTL system, but I should mention that it doesn't work miracles, and can be tricked. If you should encounter that, use face detection to make sure the faces are exposed well. If you choose not to use flash, you can use either a high ISO, or optical image stabilization. I will explain the difference next.
High ISO's are the fear of compact cameras, when you amplify the sensitivity of a camera's sensor, you also amplify the noise. However, on the F31 fd, the noise is kept surprisingly low for a compact camera, in comparison, ISO 400 on the S10 is near unacceptable. A high ISO makes it as if the camera is more sensitive to light (it isn't, it just amplifies the signal) and so that less light is needed, and therefore, a faster shutter speed is required. And that's how high ISO's can help you take better low-light photos.
Optical image stabilization is a very different story. Optical image stabilization allows you to keep that slow shutter speed. When using a slow shutter speed, often, our slight vibrations can blur a photo. Optical image stabilization systems detects movement, and counters it. In the case of the Nikon, it shifts a lens element in order to counter the movement. That's how it works. However, it doesn't solve the problem if someone moves when you take the picture. If you're taking a long exposure, if someone moves in the shot, they become blurred, even if everything else is sharp. A high ISO can fix that by allowing a fast shutter speed. Neither can entirely replace each other.
Hope this helps your buying decision. Hit the links below to read more about the S10, F31 fd, and high ISO's.
my camera won't work?
i have an Olympus Digital Camera Stylus 300/400 Digital
its one were you slide a cover away from the lenses and it turns on, problem is it wont turn on and everytime i do a yellow and green light flash next to the eye sight thing and a beeping noise goes on and on. can anyone with this camera or knowledge in this area know whats wrong with it? i already changed the battery fully and took it out, and tied it again same with memory card. what should i do whats wrong with it?!
If it is turning on sometimes but not all the time, it could be that the switch under the lens cover is loose.
What is the best, moderately priced digital camera?
I have an Olympus Stylus 800. 8 mega pixels. It is not in the lowest price range, but the one above that. Did I get a really good camera type? It cost less than $400. What would you have suggested different to purchase and why?
This camera make video with sound too.
I would say you bought an excellent camera. Rated very high in Nov'06 Consumer Reports 3rd on list. Don't second guess yourself your choice was a real good one for a compact camera.
What is the difference between the "fine" and "normal" settings on my digital camera?
I have an Olympus Stylus 1010 Digital Camera, w/10.1 MP and 7X optical zoom. With the xD memory card it came with, at 10 MP, i can get only 400 pictures with the setting on "fine", or I can get like 800 pictures on "normal". What is the difference here? We are going to Italy so i obviously want my pictures to look as good as possible, but want to know if it is worth buying another memory card so i have enough pictures, or if i can just use the "normal' setting, where the one card will be enough. Any help is most appreciated.
"Fine" and "normal" are JPEG compression level indicators. "Fine" means a lower compression is used whereas "normal" uses higher compression. Obviously, the higher the compression the smaller the file size but the more details are lost in the process as well.
It's better to use the "Fine" option whenever you can to get the best the camera is able to offer. You should try to transfer pictures off of the card whenever you can. 400 pictures is a lot of pictures but if you're running low on space and don't have access to your computer switch over to normal. Create a line: leave the camera on "Fine" until the counter reaches 200. When you reach 200, switch over to "Normal". At this point, you should have enough room for 400 more pictures.