Editing Kite aerial photography (section)

==Shutter release and camera positioning==
The [[shutter (photography)|shutter]] of the camera can be released in several ways, depending on the type of camera and complexity of the rig electronics, if used. Shutter release mechanisms include using a radio controlled [[Servomechanism|servo]] to press the shutter release button, using an [[infrared]] signal or wired connection to instruct the camera to release the shutter, or by using the camera's inbuilt [[intervalometer]]. Ideally the camera is allowed to reach its final altitude before the shutter is released to avoid taking photos during launch.

Fixing the camera directly to the kite or line makes changes to positioning awkward. If the camera is fitted within a frame, this 'rig' can be designed to rotate horizontally and vertically and to change the picture format from portrait to landscape by rotating the camera. Adjustments to these angles can be made by manually setting the rig on the ground or by adjusting the rig while it is airborne using a remote control or an automatic controller in the rig. Commonly a [[radio control]] system, as used for model aircraft is used. The servos in these systems are readily adaptable to adjust rig positioning. Several automatic controllers have been developed that can take a photo, move the camera by a set angle, take the next photo and so on.