A little bit of spookiness is always a good thing!
It's all the nicer if you can take a photo souvenir of the exciting ride right at the exit.
For the guests as a memento, to encourage them to return and to spread the word.
For the operator, a few hundred euros per evening as a nice extra return on the ride - without staff costs or running expenses.
The Liftpictures machine accepts and changes cash (notes and coins) and accepts bank and credit cards.
Easy setup and dismantling using crane eyes and rear sockets for power, LAN cable to the "photographer"/camera system in the train and the presentation monitor at the exit, as well as remote maintenance possible at any time, ensure easy handling.
It's worth it - not just for showmen!
Increased sharpness via update:
Minimal effort, maximum impact
We recommend that our customers replace their tires every 5 years.
from camera and central PC.
Although not very complicated, it is often postponed "until next year"...
As a result, these systems often lag significantly behind the rapidly developing smartphones in terms of photo quality , leading to dissatisfaction among guests and customers.
It is not uncommon for us to replace camera systems at our customers' premises that date back to our early days of digital photography 20 years ago.
Here, for example, are comparison images from our customer in Imst.
Left: Axis camera with 5 MP - shutter speed: 1/1000 sec, in continuous use since 2018
Right: Industrial camera with 12 MP and flash with a shutter speed of 1/2,500 sec - current standard.
For higher demands, industrial cameras now offer resolutions up to 24 MP at a flash sync speed of 1/5000.
So it's worth staying on top of things and at least...
To participate in every second innovation step :-)
15 years later – a look back and forward
In 2010, we received an innovation award for our technical product development. For us, as a small company from North Rhine-Westphalia, this was a special moment – a sign that our commitment to quality and reliability was paying off.
A lot has happened since then. Today, we can look back on over 250 installations across Europe – from theme parks to alpine attractions. Many projects, many challenges, and above all, many partners who continue to trust us.
Technologically, the industry has changed dramatically in recent years. Features such as AI-powered triggers, faster detection, optimized image quality, and reduced search times are now standard. And we continuously develop our systems further – always with a focus on data protection, stability, and practicality.
The award from back then was an important milestone, but not the end point. Our task remains the same: to develop robust technology that works reliably in everyday use and offers our customers real added value.
15 years later – a look back and forward
In 2010, we received an innovation award for our technical product development. For us, as a small company from North Rhine-Westphalia, this was a special moment – a sign that our commitment to quality and reliability was paying off.
A lot has happened since then. Today, we can look back on over 250 installations across Europe – from theme parks to alpine attractions. Many projects, many challenges, and above all, many partners who continue to trust us.
Technologically, the industry has changed dramatically in recent years. Features such as AI-powered triggers, faster detection, optimized image quality, and reduced search times are now standard. And we continuously develop our systems further – always with a focus on data protection, stability, and practicality.
The award from back then was an important milestone, but not the end point. Our task remains the same: to develop robust technology that works reliably in everyday use and offers our customers real added value.
AI-powered facial recognition reduces search times
"...Since our installation in 2009, the Titlis photo studio has been photographing and selling photos almost year-round at over 3,000 meters using our software and hardware. Approximately 60% of their stable seven-figure annual revenue is generated manually in the photo studio through costumes and special effects, while the two automatic camera systems on the "Iceflyer" chairlift and the "Cliffwalk" suspension bridge account for around 40% of the revenue. A special container with staff stationed directly at the exit helps to convert the still-high adrenaline levels of the guests into spontaneous purchasing decisions. In the future, the pre-selection of images will be further simplified by facial recognition technology from Liftpictures..." Tony Camenzind, November 3, 2025, Engelberg
Dragon Blitz with on-ride photo system by Liftpictures, just in time for the opening!
After the exciting adventure in the dragon's cave, it's full speed down the Boxberg in steep spirals, where you get "flashed by a speed camera!".
Naturally, using the RodelCAM photo system from Liftpictures.
The finished photo can then be purchased directly at the self-service machine located at the exit. Both cash and cashless payments are accepted; it's quick and flexible, especially since the machine also gives change.
A great souvenir of the Dragon Lightning ride - also shareable online with friends via QR code - spread the word!
Liftpictures OnrideCAM at Eulenblitz
Since May 10th, the Edelwies amusement park has been operating not only on the Höllencoaster (Hell Coaster) but also eight times in a row on the Eulenblitz (Owl Flash). Guests can select their photos directly at the exit from the familiar self-service machine and pay with cash, using coins and bills – just like at the Höllencoaster summer toboggan run. There, you'll find the identical self-service machine, offering guests fantastic photos including social media access and an on-ride video.
New: Automatic photo analysis now also includes the option to blur the image.
Photos of empty train cars reduce search times.
The family park is deliberately foregoing the cashless payment option, which can be retrofitted at any time, because this traditional payment method suits the guest structure well.
Describe your image
Describe your image
Describe your image
Describe your image
PhotoPoint with self-service machine
The new outdoor photo point in the Bavarian Forest is located "indoors"
A great feature at the "Wald Wipfel Weg" (Forest Treetop Path) in Sankt Englmar for guests who do not want to climb the beautiful observation tower.
Deceptively realistic and very successful thanks to the Liftpictures Chromakey module!
Posted on 5th of July 2024 at 08:22
What works on the mountain also works in the mountain!
There's no getting around it – eight carriages with intrepid guests, pulled by a traditional electric locomotive, for kilometers into the mountain massif… Water is dripping everywhere, it's very damp and cool, the ground is muddy, the passages low – they date back to the 14th century. Suddenly, there are several flashes in quick succession, and the eight photos are "in the bag"! From there, a modern fiber optic connection takes you directly to the souvenir shop at the exit, where the instantly printable photos are very popular.
However, the installation was not so easy, or rather, it could only be carried out “under difficult conditions”.
..so the specially designed “all-in-one” tunnel camera system in the waterproof all-metal housing should last for several hundred years 😀
That's good to hear:
Posted on first of July 2024 at 5:22 p.m
"...We have been Mr. Nolting's customers for over 10 years now. We are very satisfied with the service and functionality.
The pictures are beautiful and are well received; thanks to the vending machine, we don't have to do any extra work selling them.
That's why we had Liftpictures carry out the second system update before the start of the season this year, as recommended every 5 years.
This time, in addition to the significant improvement in image quality through camera swapping and flash, a number of new features were added, such as the QR code for using photos on social media, the specially integrated video recording via a second camera, and the speed record display.
Our younger guests especially love these features!
We were able to almost double our sales rate in the first quarter and are also selling noticeably more trips.
We are already looking forward to the next update in 5 years…”
Dirkner family, Bad Doberan on 01.07.2024
Liftpictures competition
Posted on 26th of June 2024 at 11:15
Have fun on the Plose – with a dual camera system!
After a successful start in the tunnel with extra turbo acceleration of > 1G, you race down the mountain in the coolly designed Rollbob (modeled after a racing bobsled) through numerous banked curves, before experiencing a second downhill thrill above the mountain station. A truly unique and exhilarating ride that you shouldn't miss! No other summer toboggan run system in the world can achieve such steep sections and such high acceleration! Now there's also a second camera with speed measurement from Liftpictures – located just before the final banked curve – so you can take the whole experience home as a personal souvenir and recommend it to others!
Posted on 31th of May 2024 at 11:00
After very successful years of photography at the Harzbob , the old photo system from Liftpictures, dating back to 2007, has now been discontinued.
It has now been modernized; the new hardware and software produce significantly more consistent and beautiful photos in Thale. Thanks to the modular system, the camera and central system components could be quickly replaced; sensors, housing, and cables were retained – the current EasyCAM system is used.
Posted on 20th of May 2024 at 09:11
Liftpictures photos now also available in the beautiful Stubai Valley
While making the right decision sometimes takes time, successful implementation is all the faster afterwards. Completed after 2 days and handed over on May 17th: SpeedShot photo system with self-service kiosk at the Serles cable cars in Mieders.
