Kite Cam Rig/KCR11
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1. at the beach to learn how to use the camera When you will be about to launch your kite you won t have much time to figure out the menus and settings of your camera Refer to its User Manual to learn how to use it 1 Shooting Photos The Pentax Optio W series is so far the only waterproof compact digital camera with an interval shooting mode that lets it shoot automatically up to 1000 photos up to 12 Mp while you are kitesurfing This makes it the best choice for Kitesurfing aerial photography Therefore this manual focuses on this model Unfortunately the interval can not be shorter than 10 seconds so you just have to be lucky to get shot at that perfect right moment when you are jumping Still you end up with 100s of photos most of them very similar and hopefully some really cool ones One bug with the Interval Shooting mode on the Pentax Optio when using the minimum interval of 1O seconds it s difficult to interrupt it once started without pulling out the battery Still try not to open the water tight flap with wet and sandy fingers Once you start the Interval Shooting mode to make sure it is set up properly wait for the second photo to be shot before placing the camera in its mount 2 Shooting Videos Make sure you start the camera correctly and do not turn it off by accident while inserting it inside the KCRII Zoom make sure the options Optical and Digital Zoom in Rec Setting menu are turned of2. KITE CAM RIG KCRTI KITESURFING CAMERA MOUNT COMPATIBLE WITH MOST INFLATABLE KITES AND MOST WATERPROOF COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERAS Attach a Camera to your Kite AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF KITESURFING AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY Overview 1 Included in package 2 Not included but needed 5 Product Diagram Usage 1 Attaching your KiteCamRig onto an Inflatable Kite 2 Taking Aerial Photos and Videos 5 Adjusting Camera Angle Camera Tips Kite Compatibility 11 12 OVERVIEW The KiteCamRig KCRI11 is a camera housing designed patent pending to fit most compact digital cameras smaller than 112 x 65 x 25 mm 4 4 x 2 5 x 1 inch like the waterproof Pentax Optio cameras W series or Olympus SW series With the KiteCamRig system you can mount your camera onto most inflatable kites and let it shoot automatically aerial photos or videos while kitesurfing giving the impression of helicopter shots See Kite Compatibility List p 12 1 Included You should have received the following items in your CamRig package e 1 KiteCamRig KCR11 camera housing water and shock resistant with a straps system to attach it onto an inflatable kite for kitesurfing See if your kite is compatible p 12 e 1 safety Velcro strap e This Instruction Manual 2 Not Included but Needed You have to purchase separately e 1 Waterproof Digital Camera smaller than 112 x 65 x 25mm 4 4 x 2 5 x lin For exa
3. f Otherwise the zoom is still active while shooting and its buttons might get pressed accidentally inside of the KCRTI Since the kite moves a lot while kitesurfing you might need to stabilize and rotate your clip in post processing using an editing software with such special effect tools A tutorial is available on www camrig com 3 General Tips Try to keep the lens clean It s not always easy when you are on the beach but if it s too dirty find a smooth cloth or something to clean it No blurry photos Rinse the camera with clear water after the ocean Dust the rubbery flap for the battery If sand get s in the way the camera might not be as waterproof anymore Although these compact digital cameras are supposed to be waterproof up to 9 feet deep it sa good idea to use them above the water only Do not submerge them for too long Their watertight body does not age well with sand and dust KITE COMPATIBILITY 1 No Stitches between Strut and Canopy below Valve You can attach the KiteCamRig to your kite only if the central strut is not completely stiched to the canopy near the leading edge If there is not enough clearance to insert both straps of the KiteCamRig around the strut from the leading edge up to a few inches after the valve then you might need a Strut Brace available at www camrig com 2 Compatibility with kites by brands and models So far KiteCamRig installation has been checked with
4. g AP am r g Wrap tightly the front strap around the central strut behind the valve If a strap is way too long you might want to cut a few centimeters at each end but not too much Once you are ready to go kitesurfing turn your camera on start shooting in photo mode interval shooting or video mode Insert the camera in the CamRig housing and close the cover To better prevent your camera from falling attach its leash to the safety Velcro strap Now you are ready to go on the water After your first shooting session look at your images most likely you will need to adjust the camera angle for better framing See next page On the Front Strap open the short Velcro cuffs above and below the peg for each plastic leg Cm EM 3 ERONLO G T p LE HA E E m j te 5 Lr lo FLO 2 EEE mn i AT a E E re ar et lt gt Em I Then wrap again the Velcro cuffs around the plastic legs This modifies the angle of the camera with the strut The next page shows how it affects the framing of the photos video i High Angle Camera shoots too far in front of kitesurfer If the camera shoots too far behind the kitesurfer raise the angle If the camera shoots too far in front of the kitesurfer reduce the angle CAMERA TIPS Tip 1 Don t wait to be
5. mple Pentax Optio W series Olympus SW series Panasonic DMC TSI TS2 FTI FT2 Casio Exlim Ex G1 Canon D10 e SD or SDHC card up to 32 gb Refer to the camera User Manual to learn how to use it Some extra advices and tips can be found at the end of this manual p 10 and on www camrig com Disclaimer Use at your own risk Although the KiteCamRig comes with several safety devices CamRig com is not responsible for the damages on your kite or loss of your camera while using it Note Although the KiteCamRig has been mostly tested with the Pentax Optio waterproof cameras it has been designed to fit most compact digital cameras A waterproof camera is obviously a better choice for water sports activities The KiteCamRig is water resistant but is not designed to protect the camera from water PRODUCT DIAGRAM Cover Velcro Strap KiteCamRig Cover_ KiteCamRig Body Cover Latch ie d i a I I Back Strap y TE Elastic Band Lo Strap Pegs L Plastic Leg 7 P sd Front Strap Short Velcro Cuffs First inflate the kite If the canopy and the strut are too tight against each other and make it difficult to insert the straps in between you might want to deflate the strut a bit during the installation of the KiteCamRig and inflate it again after Wrap the safety strap around the strut meh eet A
6. the following kites BRAND MODEL YEAR COMPATIBLE Best Bularoo 2007 Yes Best Waroo 2006 2008 Yes deflate a bit first Cabrinha All models Any Yes Catapult Jocker 2007 Yes Caution Mayhem 2009 2010 Yes Caution Spit Fire 1 amp 2 2007 2008 Needs Strut Brace Core GT 2010 Yes Eclipse Thruster 2007 2008 Yes EH Beast EZE 2008 Yes F One Bandit 2008 2010 No Flexifoil lon lon2 2006 2007 Needs Strut Brace GK Sonic Vsonic Trix 2006 2008 Yes Naish Helix Cult 2008 2010 Yes Naish Shockwave Torch 2007 Needs Strut Brace North All models Any Yes Ocean Rodeo All models Any Yes Slingshot Rev 2008 2010 Yes Slingshot Fuel Octane 2006 2007 No Slingshot Turbo Diesel Turbo2 2006 2007 Yes All models Any means all tested models for that brand were compatible so far
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