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by popular demand: 10 more IR and Visible camera + balloon kits now available

Update #4 · Jan 26, 2012 · comment

By popular demand we're putting together another ten sets of matched visibile light and modified infrared cameras (Canon A490/A495).  Read more about what they can do here.  Kits are $325.

Public Laboratory: filtering infrared and visible light

here is an example of a garden shot in false color:

Multispectral balloon map of North Boulder Community Garden
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    12 backers

    Grassroots Mapping Forum Issue #2 A large fold-out map created by grassroots mappers, with interviews, articles, and how-tos on the back.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    32 backers Limited (268 of 300 left)

    Grassroots Mapping Forum #1 a 23"x35" map of Deepwater Horizon's oil in Wilkinson Bay, Louisiana, July 22nd, 2010. printed on acid free paper, with interviews and how-tos on the back.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    34 backers

    12"x18" matte print. Choose one of our favorite maps: Lake Borgne, Louisiana, Pointe aux Chenes- Deep Lake, Louisiana, Washington Square Park, New York, NY, Occupy Oakland, 10AM, 11/4. +One Issue Grassroots Mapping Forum

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    A full year's subscription to Grassroots Mapping Forum, published quarterly. You receive a fold-up map made by grassroots mappers, with notes, writings, interviews, and how-tos on the back.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    Grassroots Mapping T-shirt, blue. S M L XL. +a full year's subscription to Grassroots Mapping Forum, published quarterly.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    5.5 foot (170cm) chloroprene-latex rubber balloon ONLY. You must add string, winder, gloves, clasps, rubber bands, about 35$ of helium, a camera, and a soda bottle.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    262 backers

    Balloon Mapping Kit, including shipping +one issue Grassroots Mapping Forum. With printed flight instructions and map making how-tos. Kit includes: 5.5' (170cm) rubber balloon, 1000' of 110-pound line on an 8" hoop winder, protective rubber-coated gloves, three 100-pound swivel clasps, 10 zip ties, 1" ring, 10 rubber bands You add a camera, a soda bottle, and about $35 of helium.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    7 backers

    balloon kit + print + subscription to Grassroots Mapping Forum

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    balloon kit + t-shirt + subscription to Grassroots Mapping Forum.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    balloon kit + t-shirt + print + subscription to Grassroots Mapping Forum

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    15 backers Limited (2 of 17 left)

    Matched Infrared and Visible Light camera set (Canon A490/A495 cameras) with DIY kit for mounting and dual camera shutter synch. + a balloon kit + subscription to Grassroots Mapping Forum

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    Matched Infrared and Visible Light camera set (Canon A490/A495 cameras) with fully assembled mounting and dual camera shutter synch. + a balloon kit + subscription to Grassroots Mapping Forum

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012