Death of a High Speed Camera

Published on July 9, 2020
Duration: 4:09

Jerry Miculek tests the durability of a 1996 high-speed camera by shooting it with powerful rifle calibers. The .500 Auto Max and .460 Weatherby rifles, firing heavy bullets at high velocities, demonstrate the camera's surprising resilience before a final solid penetrator round ensures complete destruction. The video highlights the robust engineering of older electronic devices.

Quick Summary

Jerry Miculek tested a 1996 high-speed camera by shooting it with .500 Auto Max (350gr at 2225 fps) and .460 Weatherby (500gr at 2600 fps) rifles. The camera demonstrated significant durability before a solid penetrator round achieved complete destruction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Old Camera Target
  2. 00:45.500 Auto Max Impact
  3. 01:07.460 Weatherby Intro
  4. 01:31.460 Weatherby Soft Point Shot
  5. 02:03Solid Penetrator Round Prep
  6. 02:57Final Shot & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test the 1996 high-speed camera?

The 1996 high-speed camera was tested using a .500 Auto Max rifle with 350-grain Hornady hollow points and a .460 Weatherby rifle with 500-grain soft point and solid monolithic penetrator rounds.

How durable was the 1996 high-speed camera against firearms?

The camera showed surprising durability. The .500 Auto Max impacted the lens, and the .460 Weatherby with a soft point round penetrated the body. A solid penetrator was needed for complete destruction.

What was the velocity of the bullets fired at the camera?

The .500 Auto Max load traveled at 2225 feet per second. The .460 Weatherby load was fired at approximately 2600 feet per second.

Who is Jerry Miculek and what is his expertise?

Jerry Miculek is a world-renowned professional speed shooter and firearms expert. He is known for his expertise in safe firearm handling, high-recoil calibers, and detailed knowledge of ballistics.

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