NASA’s Artemis II Mission Used This Old Camera… Here’s Why

What does it take to send a camera around the Moon? For the Artemis II mission, NASA didn’t choose the newest, flashiest gear… they chose reliability. And that’s where the Nikon D5 and Nikon Z9 come in. In this video, I break down why these cameras were selected to document one of humanity’s most important space missions in decades. From extreme temperature swings and radiation exposure to zero-gravity operation, space is one of the harshest environments imaginable — and yet these cameras were trusted to perform flawlessly. Because at the end of the day… the “best” camera isn’t the newest one — it’s the one that won’t fail when it matters most. I also won't speak on the political decisions there could be with China products in NASA's camera choices as I do not know the facts and it would be pure speculation GROW your socials with THIS EPIC COURSE! The Short Form Cheat Code: https://geni.us/fsiGkSS LEARN HOW TO COLOR GRADE like me in Premiere Pro Color Grading Course: https://geni.us/hlH9BB Brand NEW Jacked LUTs Pack: NEW LUT pack with 8 looks!!! : https://geni.us/jackedpack All my sound design was using: EPIDEMIC SOUND- https://geni.us/LiAO Thank you for watching my video. YOU make these videos happen from your support so please like, share and subscribe if you already haven't. MAIN CAMERAS: Sony FX6: https://geni.us/SPr5RR Sony FX30: https://geni.us/9snxhw4 Sony A7IV: https://geni.us/xa7Vw Sony ZV-E1: https://geni.us/oV6O5 Lumix S5 IIX: https://geni.us/oz45kqm SECONDARY CAMERAS: Sony ZV-E10 II: https://geni.us/btll Sony ZV-1 M2: https://geni.us/nxbkbAC Sony a6700: https://geni.us/CHVL DJI Mini 4 Pro: https://geni.us/aHYTAkf DJI Action 5 Pro: https://geni.us/BBxFLph DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://geni.us/7NoC ============================= Film Making GEAR Smallrig VB212 V Mount Battery: https://geni.us/XHgCA DJI RS4 Pro: https://geni.us/slWVqr ============================= LIGHTING: Amaran 300C: https://geni.us/ovB86H Amaran Ace 25C: https://geni.us/itZfwmH Amaran Ace 25X: https://geni.us/A2icVPn Aputure MC Pro: https://geni.us/IlbwD Nanlite Forza 300B: https://geni.us/lCvr72 Neewer 120cm Soft Box: https://geni.us/Bi4FWv Neewer C-Stand: https://geni.us/zHaDHM ============================= APS-C Kit: Laowa Nanomorph: https://geni.us/NFcP 7Artisans Hope Cine Primes: https://geni.us/563SyY5 Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS: https://geni.us/MYLidN Sony 18-105mm f4: https://geni.us/NlNTm5y ============================= Full Frame Kit: Sony 85mm f1.4 GM: https://geni.us/4ApmMI Sony 50mm f1.4 GM: https://geni.us/749KlX9 Sony 35mm f1.4 GM: https://geni.us/60fWV Sony 24mm f1.4 GM: https://geni.us/ZE31znC Sony 24-105mm F4 OSS G: https://geni.us/Jr3ED ============================= Sound Studio Set up: Sony ECM-S1: https://geni.us/OkIo2nL Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/Jj4tIZ Zoom F3 recorder: https://geni.us/bcJF Sony ECM-B1M: https://geni.us/4B4mo ============================= DISCLAIMER: ============================= Companies send me products to review and they by all means do not tell me to say anything about it being a positive or negative review. I review all products with my own personal opinion. If a video is ever sponsored I will make it clear. Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a purchase. #nasa #artemisii #nikond5