
6П3С, 6N3С, 63PS Tubes
6П3С-, 6N3С-, and 63PS are three terms for the same type of vacuum tube (valve in Bristih English). The reason for the different names is that it's a Russian-made tube, where some are labeled with Cyrillic letters, by some producers and writers converting the Cyrillic ø П ‘ to a ‘P’ (which is the closest letter from Russian to English) or an ‘N’, which looks the most similar to the Russian ’П’ letter. Many tubes in the same family - often under both Russian and American/English family na...

Miniature Flowers on Top of Seaweed
Colony of miniature flowers floating on top of various type of seaweed in Saint George's Lake in the middle of Copenhagen. Part of my ‘Flora Excursoria Hafniensis’ series that takes its part of departure in a 1838 work with the same title by Danish Botanist Salomon Thomas Nicolai, who was also the editor on the more widely known work 'Flora Danica'. ‘Flora Excursoria Hafniensis’ is then nested in a meta collection, in the form of a Foundation gallery, titled Copenhagen Chronoto...

// OPEN CALL: MOONS, CASTLES, TREES // AI CHRONOTOPES
The Wrong Biennale is back for its 2025-2026 edition, featuring a unique exhibition that will challenge your perceptions of reality and artificial intelligence: "Moons, Castles, Trees | AI Chronotopes".What is The Wrong Biennale?Imagine the world's largest art biennale, but digital – a global phenomenon lauded by The New York Times as "the digital world's answer to Venice." Since 2013, over 10,000 artists have showcased their work through more than 800 curated pavilions across every...
Working on three projects: 'Objects for an Ideal Home', ' 'Flora Excursoria Hafniensis' and 'Time Is Out of Joint'



6П3С, 6N3С, 63PS Tubes
6П3С-, 6N3С-, and 63PS are three terms for the same type of vacuum tube (valve in Bristih English). The reason for the different names is that it's a Russian-made tube, where some are labeled with Cyrillic letters, by some producers and writers converting the Cyrillic ø П ‘ to a ‘P’ (which is the closest letter from Russian to English) or an ‘N’, which looks the most similar to the Russian ’П’ letter. Many tubes in the same family - often under both Russian and American/English family na...

Miniature Flowers on Top of Seaweed
Colony of miniature flowers floating on top of various type of seaweed in Saint George's Lake in the middle of Copenhagen. Part of my ‘Flora Excursoria Hafniensis’ series that takes its part of departure in a 1838 work with the same title by Danish Botanist Salomon Thomas Nicolai, who was also the editor on the more widely known work 'Flora Danica'. ‘Flora Excursoria Hafniensis’ is then nested in a meta collection, in the form of a Foundation gallery, titled Copenhagen Chronoto...

// OPEN CALL: MOONS, CASTLES, TREES // AI CHRONOTOPES
The Wrong Biennale is back for its 2025-2026 edition, featuring a unique exhibition that will challenge your perceptions of reality and artificial intelligence: "Moons, Castles, Trees | AI Chronotopes".What is The Wrong Biennale?Imagine the world's largest art biennale, but digital – a global phenomenon lauded by The New York Times as "the digital world's answer to Venice." Since 2013, over 10,000 artists have showcased their work through more than 800 curated pavilions across every...
Working on three projects: 'Objects for an Ideal Home', ' 'Flora Excursoria Hafniensis' and 'Time Is Out of Joint'
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For the last couple of months I’ve been two CCD sensor-based cameras, at first the Pentax K10D and, then, the other way round, chronologically, the predecessor, the *istD family of digital cameras.

Differences between the Pentax K10D & the Pentax
The Pentax K10D and *Pentax ist DS were cameras that catered to slightly different audiences and needs.
Today, in 2024, when writing this, they reflect advancements in technology over short time when digital cameras first hit the consumer markets in 2004 and 2006 respectively.

6.1 vs. 10.2 megapixel sensors
The K10D features a 10.2 MP sensor (compared to the *ist DS’s 6.1 MP sensor), providing better resolution and detail in images.
Built-in shake reduktion in the 10D
It also introduced a shake reduction system, which helps reduce blur from camera shake across any mounted lens.

Better build quwality & weahter-sealing
Additionally, the K10D has weather-sealing, making it more durable in challenging conditions, and also offers a more robust build for advanced or professional photographers.
The *Pentax ist DS, on the other hand, was a lighter and smaller camera that appealed to beginners and casual users.
Lastly, the price points were very different.

Both cameras use CCD sensors
he Pentax K10D and *ist DS both feature CCD sensors, prized for rich color reproduction and smooth tonal transitions.
The K10D has a 10.2 MP CCD, offering higher resolution and detail, while the *ist DS uses a 6.1 MP CCD, delivering excellent image quality for its time, ideal for entry-level users.

What are considered the advantages of CCD sensors?
CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensors offer several benefits, particularly valued in certain photography applications:
Superior Color Accuracy: CCD sensors excel at producing vivid and accurate colors, making them ideal for portrait, landscape, and studio photography.
Smooth Tonal Gradation: These sensors provide excellent dynamic range, capturing fine tonal transitions, especially in highlights and shadows.
Low Noise in Bright Light: CCDs are known for clean, noise-free images in well-lit conditions, delivering sharp and detailed outputs.
Uniform Image Quality: They exhibit minimal pixel-to-pixel variation, ensuring consistent image quality across the frame.
High Quantum Efficiency: CCDs convert light to electronic signals efficiently, leading to higher-quality images with good sensitivity in low-light conditions.
Minimal Artifacts: They generally avoid issues like rolling shutter artifacts seen in CMOS sensors, making them better for certain applications like scientific imaging.
Reliability in Professional Applications: CCDs are highly stable and reliable, often used in high-end cameras, astronomy, and microscopy due to their precision and quality.
While modern CMOS sensors dominate the market due to cost and efficiency, CCD sensors remain preferred in areas where image fidelity is critical.
Also see: Through the Windows of the Palm House ~ The Pentax K10D in 2024
For the last couple of months I’ve been two CCD sensor-based cameras, at first the Pentax K10D and, then, the other way round, chronologically, the predecessor, the *istD family of digital cameras.

Differences between the Pentax K10D & the Pentax
The Pentax K10D and *Pentax ist DS were cameras that catered to slightly different audiences and needs.
Today, in 2024, when writing this, they reflect advancements in technology over short time when digital cameras first hit the consumer markets in 2004 and 2006 respectively.

6.1 vs. 10.2 megapixel sensors
The K10D features a 10.2 MP sensor (compared to the *ist DS’s 6.1 MP sensor), providing better resolution and detail in images.
Built-in shake reduktion in the 10D
It also introduced a shake reduction system, which helps reduce blur from camera shake across any mounted lens.

Better build quwality & weahter-sealing
Additionally, the K10D has weather-sealing, making it more durable in challenging conditions, and also offers a more robust build for advanced or professional photographers.
The *Pentax ist DS, on the other hand, was a lighter and smaller camera that appealed to beginners and casual users.
Lastly, the price points were very different.

Both cameras use CCD sensors
he Pentax K10D and *ist DS both feature CCD sensors, prized for rich color reproduction and smooth tonal transitions.
The K10D has a 10.2 MP CCD, offering higher resolution and detail, while the *ist DS uses a 6.1 MP CCD, delivering excellent image quality for its time, ideal for entry-level users.

What are considered the advantages of CCD sensors?
CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensors offer several benefits, particularly valued in certain photography applications:
Superior Color Accuracy: CCD sensors excel at producing vivid and accurate colors, making them ideal for portrait, landscape, and studio photography.
Smooth Tonal Gradation: These sensors provide excellent dynamic range, capturing fine tonal transitions, especially in highlights and shadows.
Low Noise in Bright Light: CCDs are known for clean, noise-free images in well-lit conditions, delivering sharp and detailed outputs.
Uniform Image Quality: They exhibit minimal pixel-to-pixel variation, ensuring consistent image quality across the frame.
High Quantum Efficiency: CCDs convert light to electronic signals efficiently, leading to higher-quality images with good sensitivity in low-light conditions.
Minimal Artifacts: They generally avoid issues like rolling shutter artifacts seen in CMOS sensors, making them better for certain applications like scientific imaging.
Reliability in Professional Applications: CCDs are highly stable and reliable, often used in high-end cameras, astronomy, and microscopy due to their precision and quality.
While modern CMOS sensors dominate the market due to cost and efficiency, CCD sensors remain preferred in areas where image fidelity is critical.
Also see: Through the Windows of the Palm House ~ The Pentax K10D in 2024
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