EDC camera.

[96firephoenix]

Does anyone include a digital camera capable of video and audio recording in their EDC? I'm considering it, just in case there's something that happens that should be video recorded or if I just want to take a picture of something. Video is the evidence of the time, and it seems like when there is any misconduct, video is the first thing "they" try to stop.

Just look up "arrested taking video" on google, and you'll see what I mean. Videotape a cop making a good arrest, get arrested, tape a cop making a bad arrest, get beaten and arrested.

EDC of a camera would mostly only protect you from an encounter with a particularly bad cop.

http://www.krages.com/ThePhotographersRight.pdf This was posted in another thread about the guy who got detained for taking a photo of the MTA lightrail

thoughts? good idea? bad idea? bacon? calling me an idiot? Bueller?

 

[mmills50]

This is what we have cell phones for. Mine has 8 mega pixels and has doin so good I can see what you had for dinner last night

 

[96firephoenix]

my phone camera doesn't work and never took video... I completely forgot about that.

 

[E5RANGER375]

yes i carry a digital camera in my edc bag, also one in my glove box. and on me my cell phone had audio and video recording.

 

[Cru]

I’m a photo nerd. I EDC a canon powershot P&S pretty much everyday (along with my iphone) and MOST days, I have a DSLR with me.

 

[Fenway]

iPhone 4

 

[Loar]

I'll second the iPhone (although Droid) probably does similar. Beyond the core functionality of the device, there are tons of apps that will suit any need. When you have the capability it's amazing how many every day things you're glad you can capture on video/audio. Everything from my kids every day activities to recording some of the final conversations I ever had with my Dad.

 

[snowrs]

Yeah I carry my iphone, it has replaced a bunch of devices I use to keep around, Heck I do not even wear a watch anymore. It serves as a note taker, a watch, camera, laptop, and occasionaly a phone

 

[sepe]

I carry a vhs camcorder but I'm usually using that for "surveillance" anyway when I'm hiding in my cargo van watching runners and tennis players in the park. No need for all that digital stuff since you can get the old technology so much cheaper at Goodwill or the Salvation Army.

 

[IndyBeerman]

Motorola Droid X

I also believe there is an app that will let you stream your video directly to web storage to protect your video.

 

[kevman65]

GoPro Official Store: Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports


Must have for other things besides personal surveillance