Comments on: Inexpensive Pole Aerial Photography (PAP)

By: Andrew Mooers

Andrew Mooers — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:35:18 +0000

The same jib crane used on the real estate video camera can be used with timer on still camera. The perspective is everything and getting down on your knees, shooting low or using the pap or jib crane can add unique collections that are more memorable, dramatic, professional looking.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:28:01 +0000

Hi, I just wanted to thank everyone for throwing out some ideas on what poles to use for aerial photography. After reading through this, I’ll be picking up the pole that Michael proposed. Can’t wait to get some material up on my aerial photographs website http://www.skyvids.com. I will also be doing wireless video transmission and pan tilt on the top

By: Gill

Gill — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:32:56 +0000

I have a similar contraption that my husband made for me, although my painters pole is quite fancy and looks great. I had a spare screw from my Manfrotto kit which he secured (erm, somehow!), and the baseboard is a small cutting board from my kitchen with a piece of off-cut carpet (clean and unused!). I do screw in my D700 but I only put the 24mm prime on it, and take off the battery pack. Also we have a a piece of wire with a D-clip that is a back up I use to secure it to the pole, so if (god forbid) it comes off the screw (“unlikely”, promises Husband) it should still stay with the pole and I can catch it. Hopefully it never comes to that! I’m still new to the industry and I’ve only used it 4 times so far, but I’m getting the hang of judging the height and angle.

By: Charles Mackenzie-Hill

Charles Mackenzie-Hill — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:38:01 +0000

As an option. Try the cheap Yongnuo digital timer remote controller TC-80N30. Ideal for time-laps You could strap the controller to your camera and shoot as often as you like. Even do a time-laps, if that’s your thing.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:08:39 +0000

I think everyone’s “inner McGiver” is fantastic. However, being a novice to PAP I have a naive question: For those not having access to pneumatics or monitors, how do you control your angle?? I can’t imagine hoisting that delicate contraption up and down just to find out all I’ve gotten is a shot of the gutter.

By: Tapio

Tapio — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:04:23 +0000

I just bought Bosch’s TP 320 telescopic pole and am excited about it! I have no need to get any higher than 4-5m (13-16′) so I think this is the best choice for me. It has an aluminium construction and comes with a plate with a 1/4″ tripod thread so I have no need to buy extra accessories.

By: Dave Kinkade

Dave Kinkade — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:05 +0000

@Nick, that bubble level is the real game-changer. I did the same thing after getting so frustrated trying to get a level shot without having to spend more time cropping and editing just to get a decent looking shot. PAP makes so much difference and I am shocked more people don’t do this. I get some strange stares from well-intentioned neighbors but the great shots are worth it every time.

By: nick

nick — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:12:25 +0000

comment on LongArm paint pole, in the 2/12/2010 link
I bought this.
it is FANTASTIC.
it is a THREE-section pole, making it more compact.

I hve a Canon REbel T2I camera.

took a Home Depot Orange Paint roller ($ 2.97), cut the excss metal off it.
the ORANGE HOME DEPOT handle fastens better to paint poles than the LOWES BLUE paint roller.

Then, took old tripod, took the pole and head out of it, clamped that section to the Orange roller handle, and now the handle/tripod-pole-only, can screw onto the LongArm.

Also, got a small bubble level, made a right angle piece to mount onto this pole.

CAnon has a a remote switch, but the LCD TV suggestion is a consideration also.

I can do some neat panoramic shots with this.

By: J. Carlton

J. Carlton — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:31:27 +0000

Larry,

I ran across this photographer’s site in a Adorama ad for workshops. Went to his site and found this great tool that might simplify using a pole for PAP. Hope you find it interesting.

http://pixsylated.com/2009/05/longarm-and-metalhead/

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