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On Kite Cam?

NPWfever - 11-1-2008 at 09:49 PM

I have seen the cam for the LEI's and that works really well as there is a strut to attach it to, but uhhh what do you do for a foil/arc? I hung a cam from the bridles and it just swings and gets horrible footage. Any ideas?

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Bladerunner - 12-1-2008 at 10:05 AM

Good question.
I'm just waiting but a bullet cam is next toy in line. I have wondered how and what spot is best for a kite cam as well. If Popeye sees this I am impressed with the shots he has set up. Of course it is part kite flyer but his shots are nice and stable up there. :thumbup:

My 1st attempt was going to be zap straps B line center ??? If that didn't work I was going to check with Popeye.

Any tips ?

barnes - 12-1-2008 at 10:42 AM

You could always make a Gyroscope controlled auto stabilizing camera rig. :lol:

popeyethewelder - 13-1-2008 at 02:16 AM

I have tried numerous ways of fixing the cam, and a couple fixed to the lines of the kite, fixed with gaffer tape

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2U3nRlFvE0 helmet and on top of forks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg7mC-9gScs 1st time fixed to kite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IjTLMC0ci8 2nd time fixed to kite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvIycklCsCg fixed to the side rails

I found to get the best result is to attach the cam where two lines meet on the bridle, with a line either side of the cam it hold it in place better, but I am still experimenting

I have now made a bracket to fix the cam to my rear axle
axle cam clamp

Carl

Bladerunner - 13-1-2008 at 08:46 AM

thanks Popeye,

Am I correct in my guess that trying to center it is good??

It looks like you have mounted it to one side ???

NPWfever - 13-1-2008 at 11:24 AM

Hey popeye! That long vid made my neck hurt!!! :no: OUCH! Looks like great fun tho, nothing like that out by us.

popeyethewelder - 13-1-2008 at 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by snowbird
thanks Popeye,

Am I correct in my guess that trying to center it is good??

It looks like you have mounted it to one side ???


I have only tried mounting it to the side so far