Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 06:16:58 -1000 From: rjl100@york.ac.uk (RJ Leggott) Message-Id: <47o0pq$4cd@netty.york.ac.uk> Organization: The University of York, UK Subject: Kites for Photography? Does anyone know of any kites suitable for photographic surveys of large-scale ground features? = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 20:49:11 -1000 From: daveculp@bdt.com (Dave Culp) Message-Id: Organization: Beckemeyer Development, Oakland CA Subject: Re: Kites for Photography? In article <47o0pq$4cd@netty.york.ac.uk>, rjl100@york.ac.uk (RJ Leggott) wrote: > Does anyone know of any kites suitable for photographic surveys of > large-scale ground features? I saw some way-cool stereo pics taken by Keith Stewart, Manor Farmhouse, Melbury Osmond, Dorset, England, a decade ago, taken from his own kites, via dual cameras, then mounted in ordinary childrens stereo viewer (can't remember brand name). He mounted the cameras far apart (like 4 ft). When viewed thru stereo viewer, scenes looked like well-made models, because of the artificial scale imparted by the too-wide mounting of cameras. Stereo pics are a *fascinating* subject. In answer to question, I'd think any fairly stable, powerful kite would serve. -- Dave Culp Speedsailing daveculp@bdt.com 312 Flaming Oak Drive http://www.bdt.com:80/home/ Pleasant Hill, CA 94596 daveculp/speedsail.html USA (NEW Website) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 08:41:33 -1000 From: Carl Crowell Message-Id: <482qot$ncp@earth.willamette.edu> Organization: Carl Crowell Subject: Re: Kites for Photography? There is a continuing argument on the types of kites that work best for this. The best results i have ever seen are from Wolfgang Bieck (sp?) who uses a "barn door' type of kite. The trick he says is actually in the tail. Long frilly tails. carl ____________________________________________________________________ email: ccrowell@willamette.edu http://www.willamette.edu/~ccrowell ____________________________________________________________________ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 15:35:26 -1000 From: pdjnjvt@hacom.nl (Peter de jong) Message-Id: Organization: HACOM Internet - Amersfoort - The Netherlands. (033-4808707) Subject: Re: Kites for Photography? rjl100@york.ac.uk (RJ Leggott) wrote: >Does anyone know of any kites suitable for photographic surveys of >large-scale ground features? Try a Sanjo Rokkaku: easy to build, the only thing to watch very carefully is the symetry. If made well, it's one of the simplest and most stable kites. I have seen sanjo's ( about 2,5 m height ) made with wooden dowel and they flew perfectly. I use a 1,5 and a 2 meter high one for advertizing ( nice square to paint on ) and for lifting a camera (an oldfashiond 6x6 Zeiss - and a 8x13 ancient Kodak) They are easily stacked if winds are low. I' ve heard Sanjo fans whisper that the only disadvantage is that it is so stable that birds are landing on your bridle line to take a rest...... Peter de Jong A&F Custom Kites Werkhoven Holland = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =