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Enhancing Our Photography with Polecams: Finding the Perfect Lightweight Solution

In our pursuit of capturing stunning aerial shots, we often turn to drones. However, certain circumstances and locations make drone usage impractical or even impossible. When faced with restricted areas, busy streets, or confined spaces like church steeples, we rely on polecams to get the job done. These versatile tools allow us to deploy a 30’ (10m) pole with a lightweight action sports camera capable of shooting in raw format and performing remarkably well in low light conditions. However, as our old camera started to falter, we realised it was time to upgrade and find a dedicated polecam solution that met our unique requirements.

Challenges with Existing Solutions

While dedicated polecam solutions with advanced features like remote control heads exist, they tend to be too heavy and unsuitable for our super lightweight handheld fiberglass pole. Even popular action cameras like GoPro proved to be too heavy for our setup. Portability and versatility are crucial for us, as we often carry our gear up rickety ladders inside steeples to capture those breathtaking shots.

The Quest for the Right Camera

To replace our failing camera, we explored various action camera models in the market, many of which boasted a ’20MP’ resolution. Unfortunately, we soon discovered that these claims were often deceptive. These cameras were primarily designed for vlogging and social media platforms like TikTok, featuring 4K video sensors that merely upscale images to create a ’20MP’ file. As survey work requires genuine high-resolution images, these cameras proved unsuitable for our purposes.

The Discovery of the SJCam SJ6

After testing multiple action cameras, we finally stumbled upon the hidden gem we were seeking: the SJCam SJ6. This camera not only boasts a genuine 16MP resolution but also provides the versatility of shooting in raw format. Weighing just 70g, it perfectly complements our lightweight polecam setup, allowing us to take our aerial photography to new heights. With the SJCam SJ6, Redcopter’s polecam is back in action, ready to capture breathtaking shots in even the most challenging environments.

The Decline of Small Photographic Cameras

As technology advances, it seems that compact, high-quality cameras are becoming increasingly rare. The ubiquity of smartphones has led many people to rely on their phone cameras for everyday photography, relegating traditional cameras to video-oriented purposes for internet content creation. Despite this trend, we remain dedicated to finding specialised solutions like the SJCam SJ6 to meet our unique needs and maintain the quality of our work.

Polecams Conclusion

While drones have revolutionized aerial photography, they are not always suitable for every scenario. Polecams offer us the flexibility and portability we need to capture breathtaking shots in restricted areas and confined spaces. The search for the perfect camera led us to the SJCam SJ6, a lightweight and high-resolution gem that revitalised our polecam setup. As photography trends continue to evolve, we remain committed to seeking out innovative tools and equipment to ensure our aerial photography soars to new heights.


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