cool photo site - kite aerial photography

vonnagy · Jul 28, 2004

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Background Info
Ive been interested in photography for as long as I can remember, and kite aerial photography (KAP) seemed like a natural progression. At least it did after my friend, Thomas Dewez, convinced me that it isnt completely ridiculous to suspend an $800 camera from a kite. After seeing the potential in online galleries, I knew that I had to do this! I spent a few months researching equipment, technique, etc. before diving in. I had not flown a kite since I was a kid, so Im learning as I go

http://scotthaefner.com/kap/gallery/

Karalee · Jul 28, 2004

Ive heard about this but Id be too scared to hook an $800+ camera up to a kite of all things.

Ive also heard abot some people who photograph with aerial photography, using remote control choppers and attaching their cam to that too.

:shock:

GerryDavid · Jul 30, 2004

This is rather interesting. I came up with the same idea a while ago but didnt give it much thought since I didnt like the idea of putting a camera on a kite that would crash when it comes down, hehe.

the helicoptor idea is interesting.

Bosscat · Jul 30, 2004

What about putting your old MF camera on a kite???........since they are pretty much worthless..........what do you have to lose???

GerryDavid · Aug 1, 2004

medium format camera's are cheap? arent they more than slr's, etc? And the mf camera's ive seen only have 15 exposures on a roll. thats a rather short air time trip. digital is best to get morem pictures and no developing cost. and the majority of the shots will prob be throw away.