KAP Index

I've been taking aerial photographs since late 2002, I am currently using RIG08, and you can see some of my images, and read about my exploits here.

	Gallery Browse 2003 2004 KAPiSCO04 2005 2006 2007 2008 Pole Aerial Photography 360° Panoramas 2005 2006 2007 2008 Is any of this useful? Some applications for KAP I've been involved with.
	Rigs RIG 01: Autumn 2002: Get airborn on a shoe-string - The 2oz Pencam KAP RIG 02: Winter 2002/2003: 2Mpixel Nikon 775, and what I learned in 2003 Details of the Ground Equipment (still in use in 2008!). RIG 03: Summer 2003: a VGA Pencam KAP for less windy days. RIG 04: Winter 2003/2004: 5Mpixel, video & telemetry, altitude logger RIG 05: Summer 2004: Canon T50 with 180^o Fisheye Lens RIG 06: Winter 2004/2005: Nikon 4300 with FC-E8 180^o Fisheye Lens RIG 07: Winter 2005/2006: Nikon 8400 with FC-E9 180^o Fisheye Lens RIG 08: Spring 2006: Nikon 8400 8Mpixel with 24mm effective lens RIG 09: Autumn 2007: Ricoh GX100 using standard Brooxes and gentLED parts
	Suspension (Picavet) I wasn't happy with the stability from my 3" picavet cross with pecabe 515 pulleys. This detailed article should challenge you how to get the most from your suspension system.
	Kites & stuff A beginners kites
	Techniques How you can also use infra-red technology - gentled Overview of KAP for the newbie. An experiment with Stereo Photography. Rendering KAP images in 3D A battery saving video switch. Some thoughts on Photographic Technique Choosing a Digital Camera for KAP Maintaining the Centre of Gravity of your rig. Overcoming interference problems (EMC).
	Other Links KAP Encyclopedia KAPshop KAP and the Law in the UK (Dave Mitchell) Hi Cam Wireless aerial video systems.

"The pessimist complains about the wind;
the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts the sails."
William Arthur Ward,
American scholar, author, editor, pastor & teacher.