Complete dual/infrared camera setup This guide shows how to make a protective case large enough for [two synchronized cameras](/wiki/dual-camera-kit-guide), when you are taking [infrared and regular photos](/tool/near-infrared-camera) from a [balloon mapping](/tool/balloon-mapping) setup.
Future infrared dual-camera housings
###We'll be using 1 gallon Tropicana orange juice jugs## These are strong enough to protect the cameras, and long enough so that the lenses won't hit the ground if the whole thing drops. They're also made of softer plastic which is easy to cut. They look ripe for decoration and it's healthier to guzzle a gallon of orange juice than Coca-Cola.
Slicing bottom off of juice jug
###Start by slicing the bottom off of a 1 gallon Tropicana orange juice jug### Holding the rig upside down, lower the cameras into the bottom until they rest against the "shelf" formed by the handle. Pull the tether string out through the mouth of the jug and, holding it taut, close the jar over the string. Center the string so that the jug hangs without tilting to one side.
Close the lid over the string to trap it
The jug should be sturdy, but if you're worried, you can tie a second tether around the handle. Just don't stop the first tether from hanging straight or the whole rig will tilt to one side. Once closed, it's pretty secure