Flexifoil Camera Kite User manual

Camera Kite
User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing your new Flexifoil kite. Prior to using your Flexifoil kite, you confi rm that
you have read and understood the following warnings and instructions including all those detailed
on the carton. For updates, please visit www.fl exifoil.com. If you are under the age of 18 years,
you should have a parent or guardian read this information, warnings and instructions too. You
should not use your Flexifoil products unless you are under the supervision of an experienced
adult.
Disclaimer And Warnings
The use of this product exposes the kiter to many unavoidable and unexpected risks or injuries.
Flexifoil International Limited, its subsidiaries, affi liates, directors, employees and shareholders
(‘Flexifoil’) are not responsible for any damage to property, personal injury caused by misuse,
abuse or irresponsible use of this product by the user of the products. There are numerous
inherent risks and dangers with kiting that can lead to serious injury and death to the kiter and
others. Kites, fl ying lines and control equipment can be dangerous to anyone in the proximity of
their use. All kiting must be taken seriously. When using Flexifoil products you are responsible for
your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Kiting activities are diverse, with many disciplines and different levels. There can be certain risks.
The following warnings contain security and safety points to remember when fl ying your kite.
Flexifoil strongly recommends that you:
1. Seek the advice of professional instructors or/and experienced kiters. Incorrect use of the kite
may result in serious injury or death;
2. Do not fl y your kite near power lines, airports, buildings, etc;
3. Keep your fl ying lines away from people and other obstacles at any time. When fl ying lines and
bridles are under tension, they can cut like a knife;
4. Always fl y in an open space and observe weather conditions;
5. Do not use your kite above water since this kite will sink and the stabiliser will break beyond
repair;
6. Do not use your kite in the rain in case of lightening and the stabiliser is not waterproof;
7. Spend enough time to become familiar with the use of your kite and remember that you are
responsible for the security and safety of those around you;
8. Work within your own limitations and do not exceed them;
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Release Of Liability And Assumption Of Risk
Do not use this product unless you agree with the following terms and conditions:
The use of Flexifoil products and any of its components involve certain risks, dangers, and
hazards that can result in serious personal injury and death to both the user and to non-user third
parties. In using Flexifoil products, you confi rm that you have carefully reviewed, understood and
agree to comply with the terms of Flexifoil User Manual(s), instructions, safety and the information
detailed on the carton (‘Agreement’).
This Agreement is governed by the law of England and Wales, and is subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. You freely agree to assume and accept any and
all known and unknown risks of injury to you and to third parties while using this equipment. You/
user of Flexifoil products understands that Flexifoil is not responsible for any damage to property
or injury caused by negligent operation of this product by you/user, and you/user releases
Flexifoil from all such liability. In the event of your/user’s death or incapacity, this Agreement shall
be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and
representatives. The risks inherent in kiting activities can be greatly reduced by abiding by the
warning guidelines listed in the user manual and by using common sense. In consideration of
the sale of the Flexifoil product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law, as
follows:
1. To waive any and all claims, that you have or may in the future have against Flexifoil
International Ltd. and all related parties resulting from use of Flexifoil products and any of its
components including any and all claims for damage caused to your smartphone or action
camera.
2. To release Flexifoil and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury
or expense that you or any users of your Flexifoil product may suffer, or that your next of
kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the Flexifoil product, due to any cause whatsoever,
including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Flexifoil International Ltd. and all
related parties in the design or manufacture of the Flexifoil product and any of its components.
3. In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be effective and
binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives.
4. Flexifoil related parties have not made and expressly deny any oral or written representations
other than what is set forth herein and the Flexifoil User’s Manual.
What Flexifoil Strongly Recommends
We recommend obtaining third-party insurance when partaking in any kiting activity. In some
countries, such insurances are mandatory. If you are not yet able to kite or if you feel insecure,
you must attend a licensed kite school to learn the basics. Get familiar with the safety precautions,
which are indispensable for safe kiting. Any kiting activity creates a strain on your body. You
should only go kiting if you are in good physical condition and suffer from no medical conditions
that may prevent you from kiting. If in doubt, seek medical advice.
General Guidance
We recommend that you use your common sense. If you can’t, here a few things for you to
consider:
1. You should have a decent level of strength to handle the kite.
2. Make sure someone knows you’re out fl ying or is watching you.
3. Always assume that a crashed kite will relaunch. Even if it’s tangled, inside out, it could very
well suddenly take off.
4. Observe kiting zones on beaches and public land. Do not trespass on private land. Make sure
you pay attention to local regulations.
5. If you lose your kite, always report it to the local rescue services so that they do not waste
time and money looking for you.
6. Write your name, address and contact number on your equipment.
7. Do not leave your equipment unattended.
8. Act responsibly. Be alert and prepared to deal with expected risks.
9. Be safe. Wear protective gloves which are included with this kiting product whenever you are
handling the fl ying line or bridles. Also wear suitable and sturdy footwear.
10. Those aged under 18 should always be supervised by an experienced adult.
11. It’s strongly recommended that you seek expert advice or take lessons from a fully qualifi ed
kiting instructor before undertaking any kiting activities.
12. Inspect your equipment for wear and tear each time before use, especially fl ying lines, the kite
sail and frame. If there are traces found showing signs of wear and tear you should stop using
your gear immediately and repair/replace before using your equipment again.
13. Make sure you use the original designed and manufactured parts from Flexifoil.
14. Do not use Flexifoil components with any other product than Flexifoil. We cannot guarantee
the integrity and safety of the product once combined with non-Flexifoil products.
15. If you go kiting in a new or different location, make sure you have some information about the
spot, wind conditions etc.
16. Watch out for people around you. Disable your kite and line on the ground when not in use.
17. Understand the wind. Weather conditions can change very fast.
18. If you’re new to kiting, work within your own limitations and do not exceed them. If you can, go
with someone who is experienced until you feel confi dent.
19. Flexifoil strongly recommends not to change your kite, reel and or line. We put a lot of effort
and research to into producing safe, quality products which do not need to be changed or
modifi ed.
20. Kites cannot be used for para-gliding or parascending at any time. Doing so is likely to result
in serious injury or death.
21. Understand the limitations of the product.
22. If in doubt, don’t go out!
This is by no means a fi nal and defi nitive list of guidelines. Please remember that you are
responsible for your own safety and that of any third parties. Just because we have published this
information does not mean that we can be held liable for your actions. We will of course keep our
guidance updated at www.fl exifoil.com however we welcome all Flexifoil users to give us feedback
on safety guidelines.
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Care & Maintenance
Taking good care of your kite, reel and line will prolong their happy life.
1. Do not use a washing machine or tumble dryer to clean your kite.
2. Do not use aggressive detergents or abrasive materials to clean your kite.
3. Your kite can be hand-washed care in warm soapy water. Do not use hot soapy water. Use a
mild detergent, i.e. washing up liquid, and a soft sponge.
4. Never store your kite wet. Always allow it to dry before packing and storing.
5. Do not drag your kite across the ground when trying to launch or land, especially in stubble
fi elds, on stony beaches or on other abrasive surfaces that could damage your kite.
6. Do not drop your reel.
7. Do not place your reel on any wet, dusty or sandy surface.
8. The moving parts of the reel should only be cleaned with compressed air.
9. A small amount of marine grease can be used to lubricate the moving parts of the reel after it
has been cleaned with compressed air.
10. Do not disassemble your reel.
Suitable for Aerial Photography Only
This kite is made for autoKAP only. The camera and angle cannot be remotely controlled. Ahead
of launching the kite, it is recommended that you set your preferred camera angle and then switch
on time-lapse photography on your action camera or smartphone. Most action cameras have
time-lapse capability. Refer to your action camera user manual for guidance.
Important: Most action cameras are designed with a fi sheye lens (an ultra wide-angle
lens) that produces strong visual distortion intended to create a wide panoramic or
hemispherical image. Unless the image is taken from the Camera Kite with the horizon
centred there will be a fi sheye effect so you will need to edit your images using fi sheye
correction lens software. There are many software options available on the internet. At the
time of printing this manual, we recommend an image manipulation program which can be
downloaded from www.gimp.org
Compatible with:
GoPro, Sony, YI Technology, Garmin, SJCAM and SooCoo Action Cameras.
iPhone Advice
We suggest you download an App called ‘ProCam 5’ from the App Store. Once downloaded follow
these quick setup instructions:
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1. Press ‘SET’ in the bottom righthand corner of the
screen and under the PHOTO tab, scroll down
to ‘Manual focus peaking’ and switch this setting
to ‘Off’.
2. Press the white
1.
button until it displays the
yellow
2.
button. Your smartphone is now set to
time-lapse photography.
3. Press ‘SET’ in the bottom righthand corner of the
screen and under the PHOTO tab, scroll down to
‘Interval’ and select how often you wish for your
smartphone to take photographs. Maximum is
a photograph every second and the minimum is
a photograph every sixty seconds. Every three
seconds is recommended.
4. Your shutter speed is default to 1/17 sec. You can
see these settings towards the bottom of your
screen starting with AE on the left, then 1/17, then
ISO, then AF-L, then WB-L and then E/F/. Please
adjust the shutter speed to 1/640 sec.
5. Press ‘SET’ to fi nish.
6. Ensure you are using the rear camera of your
smartphone for the best photographs. You can
switch between the front and rear camera by
pressing the
3.
button.
7. Press the
4.
button and your time-lapse
photography will commence.
8. Press the
4.
button again to end your time-lapse
photography.
Visit www.procamapp.com for more detailed advice.
1. 2. 3. 4.
ProCam 5 // iPhone
Android Advice
We suggest you download an App called ‘Open Camera’ from the Google Play Store. Once
downloaded follow these quick setup instructions:
1. Press the white
1.
button to open the ‘Camera
Controls’ menu.
2. Press the ‘Burst’ option and scroll down to select
the ‘Unlimited’ option.
3. Press the ‘Burst mode interval’ option and select
how often you wish for your smartphone to take
photographs. Maximum is a photograph every
second and the minimum is a photograph every
2 hours. Every three seconds is recommended.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the ‘Camera
Controls’ menu screen and enable the option
‘Use Camera2 API’. This will enable you to
use the most advanced options of the App so
you can achieve the best result. The App will
reboot automatically when you have enabled this
option.
5. Press the white
2.
button to open the ‘ISO and
Shutter speed’ menu.
6. Slide the shutter speed bar to 640.
7. Press the white
3.
button to open the ‘Popup’
menu.
8. Press the
4.
button to select the ‘Focus Infi nity’
option.
9. Ensure you are using the rear camera of your
smartphone for the best photographs. You can
switch between the front and rear camera by
pressing the
5.
button.
10. Press the
6.
button and your time-lapse
photography will commence.
11. Press the
6.
button again to end your time-
lapse photography.
Visit www.opencamera.sourceforge.io for more
detailed advice.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Important Information
• Camera, battery and housing must not exceed 200 grams in total.
• Move the 90° mount to adjust the photo angle and add the landscape mount in-between the
camera and the stabiliser should you wish to make landscape photographs using an action
camera.
• Minimum wind speed for launch is 8mph or 13kph.
• Maximum advised wind speed for fl ight is 20mph or 32kph.
• Suitable for Aerial Photography Only. (autoKAP)
For use on Land Only.
• Always use Flexifoil approved fl ying lines, reels and accessories.
• Do not fl y your kite near roads, power lines, airports, buildings and other obstacles.
• Keep your fl ying line away from people and other obstacles at any time. When fl ying lines and
bridles are under tension, they can cut like a knife.
• Do not fl y your kite in the rain.
• ACTION CAMERA / SMARTPHONE NOT INCLUDED
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