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This Underwater Robot is Used to Capture Unique Aquatic Sports Photos

An unusual underwater camera robot that sits affixed at the bottom of swimming pools allows photojournalists to capture photos of aquatic sports from normally impossible angles.

While unique subjects tend to make for the most interesting images, unique angles can also make the ordinary, extraordinary. That's where an underwater camera robot from Telemetrics comes in, which is used by Associated Press (AP) photojournalists to capture perspectives of aquatics sports that are far from the norm.

Photo credit: Associated Press

The photos below were captured during the Tokyo Olympics this past summer. The Telemetrics camera system is a fully waterproof robotic system that was designed and built especially for Olympic-sized pools and water sports events, as reported by YM Cinema.

Britain's Adam Peaty swims to win the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The robot, specifically the PT-CP-S5, is bolted to the floor of the pool and connected to an interface system through a single ethernet cable. It supports digital cameras with interchangeable lenses at depths of up to six meters (20 feet). It features Ethernet connectivity, DC power output for compact digital cameras, an anti-fog system, and what Telemetrics describes as a universal easy-mount interface. The system is rated at IP 68 and specified for pools that use chlorine.

The Italy artistic swimming team competes during the team technical routine at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

AP photographers then can fully control the robot remotely including the camera's shutter speed, focus, and zoom. Photographers can also monitor a live feed from the camera from the remote control panel which allows them to set up to capture the perfect shot. A single operator can use Telemetrics' RCCP-M panel to control multiple cameras simultaneously and have a full live preview of all the cameras.

Australia's Brendon Smith swims to win the bronze medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Captured photos are transferred immediately to a poolside technician who can send them to clients quickly.

The system has been in use by the AP since at least 2019, but the press team brought six of them for use during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and outfitted them with either a Sony Alpha 1 or Alpha 9 II. Of note, YM Cinema reports that an unnamed AP photojournalist says that while the organization utilizes multiple camera systems, they exclusively choose Sony cameras when it comes to integration with robotics. No explanation for why this was the case was provided.

Photo credit: Associated Press

“The system is easy to set up and allows unique photos to be captured that would not be possible without this solution,” Michael Cuomo, the Vice President of Telemetrics, says. “These games are history and there is only one opportunity to capture the action. Our robotics are designed to deliver in even these most demanding applications. We’re excited to see the images generated from this collaboration with the Associated Press.”

Photo credit: Associated Press

While the majority of images of swimming competitions are still those taken above water, the unusual perspective that an underwater camera robot can provide is critical in giving additional context to events like synchronized swimming, where much of the impressive work that the athletes do is hidden below the surface.

_Image Credits: Photos are individually credited and provided courtesy of the Associated Press. _

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Edelkrone Launches The Tiny and Flexible FlexTILT v3 Tripod Head

Edelkrone has released the latest generation of its best-selling tripod head, the $99 FlexTILT Head v3 which has been re-engineered to cost less -- $50 cheaper than its predecessor.

The previous version of the FlexTILT Head 2 released in 2016 (and the 3d printed version released in 2019) have been one of the company's best selling products and one of the more unique tripod heads on the market. Edelkrone says that what makes this tripod head useful is its compact size and extending and tilting capabilities.

"The FlexTILT Head has become a widely used product in no time among photographers and videographers. That’s why we have decided to make it even more accessible by reducing its cost of production through advanced (re)engineering," says the product design team at Edelkrone.

On top of the design and engineering improvements, the company says the FlexTILT Head v3 can simplify the camera angle positioning with a single hand thanks to its new buttonless and knob-less design by implementing the company's one-of-a-kind "Constant Friction Technology." According to the product page, the new version of the tripod head will reduce existing tripod limitations by creating easy height adjustments without having to physically adjust the tripod legs. Users would only have to pull from the camera to raise the head and tilt it to change the angle.

The company says finding the center of gravity with the FlexTILT Head v3 will be "effortless," especially on flat surfaces where it doubles as a stand-alone camera stand. The improved system reportedly increases the dolly in and out range by up to 6.7-inches (17 centimeters) when fully extended and used to record video on any slider.

Additionally, users should be able to easily achieve precise panoramas by using the FlexTILT Head v3 pan marking and lens center shifting feature. The only limiting factor of the FlexTILT Head design is its weight capacity: the v3 is only capable of supporting a system weighing up to 5.5 pounds (2.5 kilograms), meaning, yes, you can make faster changes in your photo or video setups, but you can only use smaller systems on the head.

The FlexTILT Head v3 is available now for $99 on the Edelkrone webstore.

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