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James Emory · January 7th, 2006, 12:45 AM

Scroll down on that page to see two demo videos.

www.askmanap.com/polecam.html

Mikko Wilson · January 7th, 2006, 03:17 AM

Not the polecam I was expecting ... that's really cool!

- Mikko

Daniel Morgan · January 8th, 2006, 05:51 AM

!!

In terms of using this with a DVX (7.8 lbs including battery) would this be possible? Not using the motor turn thing but Just sticking it on a wonderpole?

Do you reckon a tripod mount could be added to the pole?

lol this is the beginning of the end of my DVX.

Ed Liew · January 8th, 2006, 08:52 AM

rented one for one project couple of months back. it fly very well and moving it around was easy. we have the jib set on a libec tripod. we have a little problem with wind. but the biggest complain i have was with the operator. he did not setup the camera correctly and some of the footages recorded did not turn out as expected.

David Nelson · January 8th, 2006, 10:26 AM

This looks so simple. It's a great idea. But I have many questions and ideas now, about this pole cam.

From what I see, if you have RC parts, cheapo X10 wireless cam, and k'nex kit, you could probably get away with building it very cheaply. But then again, you get what you pay for.

Looks like there is a bit more involved in the one on the website. A PC wireless card, an interface to control the pan/tilt, zoom, focus as well as send video signal back to the computer.

If you have a remote control for the cam, you can take care of the on/off, zoom, and start/stop of video. Distance might be a factor too.

For $150 I don't think thats much at all. I might want to add this to my tool box as well. Pretty cool gadgets!

Here is another no-so-cheap method of high flyer photography.
http://www.draganfly.com/draganflyerxpro.php

January 7th, 2006, 12:45 AM	#1
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Polecam Scroll down on that page to see two demo videos. www.askmanap.com/polecam.html

January 7th, 2006, 03:17 AM	#2
Mikko Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA Posts: 624	Not the polecam I was expecting ... that's really cool! - Mikko __________________ Mikko Wilson - Steadicam Owner / Operator - Juneau, Alaska, USA +1 (907) 321-8387 - mikkowilson@hotmail.com - www.mikkowilson.com

January 8th, 2006, 08:52 AM	#4
Ed Liew Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 226	rented one for one project couple of months back. it fly very well and moving it around was easy. we have the jib set on a libec tripod. we have a little problem with wind. but the biggest complain i have was with the operator. he did not setup the camera correctly and some of the footages recorded did not turn out as expected. __________________ Ed Liew www.visualline.com.my

January 8th, 2006, 05:51 AM	#3
Daniel Morgan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 27	!! In terms of using this with a DVX (7.8 lbs including battery) would this be possible? Not using the motor turn thing but Just sticking it on a wonderpole? Do you reckon a tripod mount could be added to the pole? lol this is the beginning of the end of my DVX.

January 8th, 2006, 10:26 AM	#5
David Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 73	This looks so simple. It's a great idea. But I have many questions and ideas now, about this pole cam. From what I see, if you have RC parts, cheapo X10 wireless cam, and k'nex kit, you could probably get away with building it very cheaply. But then again, you get what you pay for. Looks like there is a bit more involved in the one on the website. A PC wireless card, an interface to control the pan/tilt, zoom, focus as well as send video signal back to the computer. If you have a remote control for the cam, you can take care of the on/off, zoom, and start/stop of video. Distance might be a factor too. For $150 I don't think thats much at all. I might want to add this to my tool box as well. Pretty cool gadgets! Here is another no-so-cheap method of high flyer photography. http://www.draganfly.com/draganflyerxpro.php