29 Jun 2006
KAP (Kite Aerial Photography) Rigs
Using a kite is a fun way to take some great aerial photography shots. But how do you connect the camera to the kite? Several options are shown in the KAP Rigs group on flickr. There are rigs that will fit a wide variety of kites and will support different types of cameras. Some will take you a few minutes to put together, and some are far more complicated. Check it out and let us know about your own kite aerial photography at tips@diyhappy.com.
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