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Bend inventor nets funding

Published: July 11. 2012 4:00AM PST

Zeke Kamm, a filmmaker who moved to Bend in 2010, used the crowd-funding website Kickstarter.com to raise $223,192 for the large-scale production of a lightweight camera jib he invented through his company, Nice Industries.

The campaign started last month with a goal of $20,000 and wrapped up Tuesday. People who contributed $299 or more will receive discounted versions of the product.

In 2010, Kamm raised more than $6,000 on Kickstarter for a different product, a clip for lens caps.

Kamm said he plans to manufacture the Aviator Travel Jib in China and receive the first batch in August.

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