aerialone

Check with Fotofile, they carry a large range of everything photographic. They have two shops in the MBK shopping centre in Bangkok.

As an example, the have the Manfroto 441 Carbon tripod at 18,554 baht.

www.fotofile.net

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Thank you for the lead. Maybe I will get lucky and they will have a used one.

They have a good range of professional support there.

More good news if you are doing a professional shoot big or small in Bangkok there are always rental houses at a good rate. Whenever I am there doing shoot I would rent what I need from Gear Head.

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Thanks.... that may be an option. Are they in MBK as well?

Would anyone know if there is a good source for carbon fiber tripod and head in Bangkok, or is it better to buy one in the US before I leave?

Most of these are larger charter companies, but I sent emails to these companies so will see if they know of anyone with a small aircraft. I am hoping to find an individual with an aircraft, but they are quite scarce in Thailand compared to the US where there is an over abundance of them.

Yes... I have been inquiring with the Thai Flying Club and have used them in the past. Not sure the club will be able to fill my needs this time as I need a pilot to travel and I have not been getting response indicating interest from them.

Kinda takes the fun out of it when you can't operate the camera, but I am sure it would be a lot easier and much less expensive.

At a home show in Phuket I saw a guy who had a remote controled helicopter with a camera mounted on it's belly. No way you can fit in it though. 

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I will be in Thailand for 45 days for a photography effort starting 05 Jan. I am interested in finding someone that is able to travel... computer/imaging/internet skills.... familiar with Thailand's scenic locations. Drivers Lic and veh a plus but not necessary. Quick response necessary. You may PM IMPORTANT: In the subject line, put one word ..."aerial". Hope to hear from someone soon....

Dan

I will be in Tailand in early Jan thry mid Feb 2006. I hope to obtain some aerial images via small helicopter or airplane. Does anyone have any contacts with aircraft owners/pilots?

Thanks in advance!

Dan