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The Expensive Hobby Of Kite Aerial Photography

Posted by timothy on from the where-do-you-get-6mp-for-cheap dept.

GoneGaryT writes "The BBC is running a cool article - strapping your digital camera to a kite and doing D.I.Y. aerial photography. Examples of suitable kites can be found here. Anyone want to try this from the top of an apartment building in London or NY? A pretty accessible pastime, so long as you can afford to lose the lot in a sudden gust!" High-res digital cameras have come down somewhat in price since the last time we mentioned this.

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  1. I don't have a kite you insensitive clod! by galacticdruid · · Score: 2, Funny

    obligatory clod comment

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  2. what about strapping camera's to rc cars? by narkotix · · Score: 5, Funny

    we sometimes strap one of those x10 type wireless cams to rc cars...can be an interesting view especially when your chasing your dog/cat/annoying neighbourhood kid.

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  3. DO NOT DO THIS IN SOUTH KOREA NEAR THE DMZ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    The North Koreans will claim your a spy and probably shoot you. I know because I was shot at for doing this very same thing.

  4. Price came down fast. by Shriek · · Score: 1, Funny
    High-res digital cameras have come down somewhat in price since the last time we mentioned this.


    When was the last time this was mentioned? Three days ago?
  5. Cheapskates by Molina+the+Bofh · · Score: 2, Funny

    The Expensive Hobby Of Kite Aerial Photography

    Expensive ?? I had to buy a chopper to take pictures, you insensitive clods.

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