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What is aerial mast photography?
Aerial mast photography is often referred to as elevated photography, ground-based, low-level and pole photography. Pictures taken from an aerial photography mast system produce an image from a "bird's eye view" perspective.
How does aerial mast photography work?
All aerial mast photography systems contain four key components: a telescopic mast, a digital camera, a remote control pan & tilt unit and a ground control unit.
Telescopic Masts
Telescopic masts for this application are typically either push up or pneumatic masts. Push up masts are raised manually by pushing each section of the mast up and locking in place with a clamp. Pneumatic masts are raised by low pressure air from a compressor or hand pump. The masts come in various sizes ranging from 7 meters to over 30 meters.
A "bird's eye view" represented picture is typically achieved at mast heights of between 10 and 15 meters.
Digital Camera & Ground Control Unit
The digital cameras used for aerial mast photography are typically high resolution and enable live preview and remote capture. Camera functions such as zoom and trigger are controlled by the Ground Control unit, usually a laptop computer. The laptop enables the operator to see exactly what the camera sees in real time, so allows for accurate picture composition before taking the photograph. |
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RECOMMENDED COMPATIBLE CAMERAS |
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| Compact Digital |
| Canon PowerShot |
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| G-Series G1, G2, G3, G5, G6, G7, G9 |
| S-Series S30, S40, S45, S50, S60, S70, S80, S1 IS, S2 IS, S3 IS, S5 IS,SX100 IS |
| A-Series A30, A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, A400, A510, A520, A620, A640 |
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| Other cameras can be used. Please check with the manufacturer for compatibility. |
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Remote Control Pan & Tilt Unit
The Pan & Tilt unit allows the camera to be positioned wherever the photographer desires, by push button adjustment or vertical tilt or horizontal panning via the remote control.
Applications
Aerial mast photography is used in a whole array of different industries for various applications including:
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 Residential estate agents
Commercial estate agents
Indoor and outdoor events and concerts
Corporate events
Sports grounds and stadiums
Weddings
Architects
Insurance companies
Structural engineers
Media companies
Advertising agencies
Field study
Local authorities (planning departments)
Timelapse
Traffic and road surveys
Production companies
Water authorities
New construction
News agencies and media
Roofing companies
Marinas and boats
Insurance companies
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Land developers
Archaeological site surveyors
Landscape designers
Schools & colleges
Universities
Builders
Auctioneers
Nature and wildlife
Radio communication
Surveillance
Telecoms
HIP inspectors
Quarries
Historic buildings
Marinas and boats
Equestrian
Sporting events including golf and football
Insurance companies
Equestrian
Sporting events including golf and football
...and many more
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Sandbags
Set of four Easy UP sandbags for use as mast weights |
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£29.99
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12.1MP 
