Mast top cameras

   Has anybody ever used one of those attachments at the top of the mast for photo cameras?
I've noticed them on windsurfers, the camera is operated by a string down the mast to the sailor.
They'd only work on one tack but seem to give good pictures.
Any thoughts?

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lozza Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Sep 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 262	Post Options Post Reply Quote lozza Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Mast top cameras Posted: 30 Jun 05 at 3:49pm
	Has anybody ever used one of those attachments at the top of the mast for photo cameras? I've noticed them on windsurfers, the camera is operated by a string down the mast to the sailor. They'd only work on one tack but seem to give good pictures. Any thoughts?
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jpbuzz591 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpbuzz591 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jun 05 at 9:34pm
	im trying to find some sort of camera, head cam or otherwise so that me and my crew can actually see where we are going wrong
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sten Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 07 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote sten Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 05 at 8:12am
	I have put a camcorder on the top of my mast before, just duck taped/lashed it to top of mast on a stick. turned boat on its side to check picture frame set running and go sailing. Video is quite steady and it is a good training aid.

Skiffe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Jun 05 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 220	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skiffe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 05 at 4:41pm
	Follow this link for a wireless head cam, the only on I can find on the net without carrying a camcorder http://www.extremekiteshop.com/kites/wireless-helmet-camera- p-528.html Hope this is of interest But what can it do follow this be aware its a big file. http://www.acat.vallagruppen.com/bilder/video/wild_thing.wmv Nearly forgot, there is a thread on this forum about head cams Edited by Skiffe
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lozza Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Sep 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 262	Post Options Post Reply Quote lozza Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 05 at 4:52pm
	Its not a video camera that i'm after, just a still photo camera. The type that are used on windsurfers, it's so i take pictures of the sail shape whilst sail tuning.
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tgruitt Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Dec 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2479	Post Options Post Reply Quote tgruitt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 05 at 4:53pm
	u cud get small digi camera in waterproof case with electronic shutter release
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guytoon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 16 Feb 05 Location: France Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Post Options Post Reply Quote guytoon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 05 at 9:41pm
	Here is a picture of a camera fix on the top of a mast. http://www.breizhskiff.com/forums/index.php?topic=3562.0 But they need to swim to the top of the mast to wind on the camera ...
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andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 05 at 9:38am
	Tom, you see that helmet cam - can you get one of those for "work"? & then take it sailing with us? I know what im gona ask santa for? haha, but no doubt he will be on holiday!!
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guytoon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 16 Feb 05 Location: France Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Post Options Post Reply Quote guytoon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 05 at 9:50am
	Yes but what do you do of the recorder ? The cam just transmit image to somthing able to display or save them ! That's my problem. i also like to have a head cam but all included as I don't want to depend of ar rib or wathever.
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andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 05 at 9:54am
	I think the one from the site mentioned can just send the images straight to a laptop or camcorder and record in realtime?!
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