How can I support my camera 6 metres high?
Posted by: ianmacd on 21 March 2009
Hi
I have several projects coming up that require me to take external photographs from a high (at least 6 metres) view point. Ladders and scaffold are not an option as some of the images will be in the middle of a field. I need something that is very quick to set up and then dismantle.
I envisage 3 two metre sections connected one by one with the camera attached at the top. I'm sure I can figure a way of getting a camera mount secured to the top section but it's how to achieve the height securely and be very portable that is a bit of a mental challenge.
Square-section aluminium seems a possibility but how to join together?
Does anyone have a clever, simple solution?
Your help would be greatly appreciated
Ian
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by Bananahead
It's simple. Just rent a hot air balloon.
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by Julian H
How about some aluminium aerial mast tube and brackets? Use a monopod/tripod head at the top, cable tied on to the top piece of mast numerous times? Fast shutter speeds required!
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by ianmacd
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Originally posted by Bananahead:
It's simple. Just rent a hot air balloon.
Clever and simple yes, but way over budget.
Ground based ideas only, please.
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by ianmacd
quote:
Originally posted by Julian H:
How about some aluminium aerial mast tube and brackets?
Thanks Julian, yes, I was thinking along the aluminium route myself. I would need to have three sections that connected together and then easily dismantled - any ideas on the method of connecting?
Regards, Ian
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by northpole
Cripes Ian, that's an interesting challenge!!
I'll be interested to see the solution to this - you'll certainly need some bracing sections to avoid it wobbling about all over the place in the breeze.
Good luck and post an image of the contraption when you have it sussed!
Peter
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by ianmacd
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Good luck and post an image of the contraption when you have it sussed!
Peter
I definitely will Peter!
Ian
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by Julian H
Ian
Try Key Klamp or Key Lite by Key Safety. They should do the job I would have thought.
J
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by ianmacd
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Originally posted by Julian H:
Ian
Try Key Klamp or Key Lite by Key Safety. They should do the job I would have thought.
J
Thanks, Julian. I've just seen another system, Dexion Speedframe 25mm which may fit the brief as well. Time for more research!
Thanks for your help
Ian
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by Derek Wright
There are several companies that do this sort of thing
giraffecam they also include the required cable so that you can see on the laptop at ground level what the camera can see and also trigger the camera.
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by JamieL
http://www.mbsgm.com/Not sure if it will fit your budget, but for TV/film shoots, cherry pickers are hired. You will probably find ones for the film industry expensive, but there will be ones, like the above link that are used for building, tree maintenance. The above comes from a google search for 'cherry picker'.
You might also try forestry searches useful, or contact a tree surgeon. They might also be available from people who maintain phone masts.
Anyway, that might give a useful option, if assembling something proves difficult.
Posted on: 21 March 2009 by BigH47
Sections of aluminium tube with smaller tubes riveted in side, with a section sticking out to make the connections. Fixing a camera mount on the top would be the hardest part
Posted on: 02 April 2009 by Johnhgy
Hi,
Hope I'm not to late,go to a camping shop and get some alloy tent poles they are aready made to fit together.
Fit a bit of 1/4 whitworth stud in the end of the top tube(that will hold the camera.
Also get 3 guy lines these will steady the top of the mast,hope this helps.
Posted on: 02 April 2009 by icogs
