Tag: Gliding

  • Edelkrone Wing adds non-motorized gliding to any tripod

    Edelkrone has launched Wing, a non-motorized sliding armature that attaches to a tripod and glides a camera in a straight line without rails.  Wing has a total gliding range of 40cm / 16in and is made from CNC machined lightweight aluminum. According to Edelkrone, Wing is designed to stay out of the shot at all points.

    When collapsed, Wing measures 147 x 45 x 66cm / 5.7 x 1.7 x 2.6in and weighs 0.54kg / 1.2lb. The unit features a 3/8”-16 mounting port on the bottom and a standard 1/4”-20 mounting screw on the top, as well as locking and drag adjustment mechanisms to fix the camera in place or alter the amount of friction.

    Wing is available to purchase now for $ 249.

     
    Via: Gizmodo

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Hang Gliding a Morning Glory ( Jonny Durand ) Surfing the biggest wave Ever

    Jon Durand Hang Gliding / Sky Surfing a rare meteorological cloud phenomenon called a Morning Glory. It is like surfing a tsunami or tidal wave in the sky. It’s great for doing loops and flying fast. The Glider is towed in the Sky by a small ultra lite aircraft. Also called aerotow hang gliding. RedBull and Nikon Camera sponsored. It was filmed by Mark Watson near Burketown Barramundi Australia. For more info visit Jonny Durand jonnydurand.blogspot.com www.youtube.com Mark Watson www.nikon.com.au RedBull www.redbull.com
    Video Rating: 4 / 5