Telescopic radio aerial ?

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D200Dug

I am looking for a long camera extension pole like this but I am not keen on paying $700+ for it

http://www.bigano.com/index.php/en/consulting/69-lessons/244-lesson-2-how-to-get-an-original-shot-with-remote-and-aerial-shooting.html

Someone suggested a radio aerial may do the same job.

I am sure I could find a way to fix it to the vehicle when and where it was needed or rig a tripod base somehow for less than the price they are asking.

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Reply By: Member - res.q.guy (Vic.) - Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 at 22:11

Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 at 22:11

Most aluminium suppliers stock Telescopic Drawn Tube, in full lengths, you could probably make your own mast.
An example from Action Aluminium is here.
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Reply By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 at 22:33

Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 at 22:33

D2
Go to a shop specializing in house paints and look at the variety of telescopic aluminium poles used for paint rollers. They range from super heavy duty to light weight. To adjust the length simply twist the pole at each section. The prices are less than 50 dollars.
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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 10:00

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 10:00

Also look at a pool cleaning pole they're telescopic to 6m.

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Reply By: 4x4 Equip - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 17:47

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 17:47

Hi D200Dug,

I'm not sure if I should post this so someone let me know if it's inappropriate.

4x4 Equip manufactures a 3m telescopic fibreglass sand flag pole that we've seen also used as a tv antenna mounting and maybe it could also be used for a camera mounting. It has a threaded base and a number of different mounts that suit that thread so it's quite easy to fit to a bullbar or a towbar.

Ian (4x4 Equip)

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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 18:34

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 18:34

My cameras are a couple of kg each with lenses Would they be ridged enough or would they sway I was looking for about 6 or 7 m high to give me a higher viewpoint.

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Follow Up By: 4x4 Equip - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 20:24

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 20:24

They are quite rigid, they don't bend around like many of the flags on the market. For 6-7 metres you may be better off with a steel or alloy pole which would handle the weight better though.

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Follow Up By: Robin Miller - Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 10:40

Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 10:40

If you need more than a few meters then you can get telescopic fibreglass poles with click stops in them every metre , used in electrical saftey.

They collaspe beautifully into 1 m length - very effective

Ours is 30 ft , and think was $250 some years ago.

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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 11:28

Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 11:28

Ok that sounds like it could be interesting

An electrical warehouse ?

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Follow Up By: Robin Miller - Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 12:39

Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 12:39

Yep , and they work well, also if you don't mind something not quite as good but cheap try 1.8*3=5.4m poles from somewhere like http://www.naturalcleaningproducts.com.au/

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Reply By: Member - John - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:01

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:01

I have a monopod, think that is what it is called......... single extendable pole, was used for a video camera, yours if you want it.......

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Reply By: Member - John - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:02

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:02

sorr it is only about 2mtrs...............

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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:40

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:40

I already have a really nice heavy monopod

I regularly carry it when I am photographing alone in urban areas at night.

you could sort of describe it as a really heavy extendable baton thing with a camera mount on the end :-)

I also carry it in the bush as it is handy for poking things I do not want to get close to or touch !

Thanks for the offer I basically need a 7 meter monopod !!!!!

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Reply By: chocolate teapot - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:54

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:54

Hi there

maybe you could try kite photography - I know you have to have a wind but it might work for you - it does for others - Google Kite photography or look here kite photography

chocolate teapot

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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 20:29

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 20:29

I am sooooo not tying a $3,000 camera to a kite ;-)

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Reply By: chocolate teapot - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 20:46

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 20:46

Hi doug

me again

or you could try this 11 metre acrbon fibre fishing pole

agree abt the $3k camera but what about a cheapie - megapixels are up and prices are down - same camera for the kite

just trying to help

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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 22:29

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 22:29

I take photos as a living ( it is tough work but someone has to do it :)

http://www.alamy.com/contrib-browse.asp?cid=%7B4FCBAC78-0B0B-454F-9F5F-D00F1FBDB4FF%7D&name=Doug+Steley

They need to be taken on a professional camera so it is not worth bothering about little cameras. Margo has one of those but I doubt she would allow me to tie that to a kite either !!!

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Reply By: Eric Experience - Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 21:06

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 21:06

Doug.
There is a carbon fibre 9meter telescopic squid pole available, very strong and not too expensive. A mate has one to support his HF antenna. Eric.

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Reply By: evaredy - Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 08:53

Friday, Jun 11, 2010 at 08:53

I was looking into this some time ago for the same reasons. If you google you will find plenty of DIY ideas.
You will need to fit it to your car, there is a guy that has one rigged up but I can't find the link. You will also have to factor in the wind, the smallest breeze will have a dramatic effect at that height.

Have a look at this...

http://www.diyphotography.net/the-roller-aerial-monopod

Graeme

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