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[Tusk]

Like I said, I'm not keen on spending money on something that will get confiscated before I get to use it, especially if I don't know if it will do a good job recording audio or visual....

[makefigure8s]

Like I said, I'm not keen on spending money on something that will get confiscated before I get to use it, especially if I don't know if it will do a good job recording audio or visual....

They're not likely to confiscate--typically they don't have the right to do so except temporarily, more likely they might call you out and ask you to stop if openly recording. (In more strict venues, they may force you to erase the recording in front of them.)

Check before the event, I've been surprised at times, and sometimes open recording is allowed.

By the way, also, sometimes they're just lax -- there's nothing more frustrating that walking in and finding out that there's a bunch of *other* people openly recording when you thought it wasn't allowed and left your camera at home.

Tip: Cell phones, esp. smart phones, can be used to capture audio only unobtrusively. Some MP3 players can record audio. Quality isn't high but cheap, easy, and unobtrusive.

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Update: Turns out that at Carnegie Hall, they are fairly strict about cameras and security clamps down hard (even on private recitals, etc.); though it seems they typically don't confiscate until you start with flash photography.

Much less strict about phones.

[Tusk]

Like I said, I'm not keen on spending money on something that will get confiscated before I get to use it, especially if I don't know if it will do a good job recording audio or visual....

They're not likely to confiscate--typically they don't have the right to do so except temporarily, more likely they might call you out and ask you to stop if openly recording. (In more strict venues, they may force you to erase the recording in front of them.)

Check before the event, I've been surprised at times, and sometimes open recording is allowed.

By the way, also, sometimes they're just lax -- there's nothing more frustrating that walking in and finding out that there's a bunch of *other* people openly recording when you thought it wasn't allowed and left your camera at home.

Tip: Cell phones, esp. smart phones, can be used to capture audio only unobtrusively. Some MP3 players can record audio. Quality isn't high but cheap, easy, and unobtrusive.

I know the feeling. When I went to the Louvre in Paris, there were signs all over the place that you weren't allowed to use your Flash that might damage the paintings. Once I walked inside, I couldn't believe EVERYONE was using their flash, and security was everywhere and did nothing about it. After an hour, I said eff it, and used mine LOL (The pics without it turned out better though)

If there were a store near by that I could test the equipment nearby, I might consider it. But purchasing it online without knowing...... I've spent a good amount of change (4 trips(travel and lodging) and one Camera) that I'm near my limit as far as cash spent on this. To buy a 'spy camera' that I would only use once, probably, seemed a little too frivolous of an expense. (especially if I'm not sure about the output quality). I have a regular cell-phone and don't want to go to the expense of purchasing a smart phone either....

Just seemed that Haley-Holic @ IDF was sort of telling me in a 'round about way' she didn't approve of any Shenanigans and I'd hate to be an embarrassment on what is turning out to be a pretty 'cultured' event.

[Babbs234]

Tusk, You might get mad at me for this, but i cant help it. Buhahaha, I cant believe you are actually thinking of buying a spy camera!!!!!! Oh what fun you are!!

There is a longer version of this clip that is 1min, 6 sec but I didn't know how to transfer it here since its not you tube. Its on Hulu. check it out. its pretty funny!

[makefigure8s]

Wouldn't recommend anything expensive. Takes a while to figure that out and is actually very hard to get a decent recording in uncontrolled situations.

If you did something, would suggest going very cheap. If your phone doesn't work, then a cheap MP3 player that records voice (which you could use afterwards). Won't be great, but gives a hint of what it would sound like...

I know the feeling. When I went to the Louvre in Paris, there were signs all over the place that you weren't allowed to use your Flash that might damage the paintings. Once I walked inside, I couldn't believe EVERYONE was using their flash, and security was everywhere and did nothing about it. After an hour, I said eff it, and used mine LOL (The pics without it turned out better though)

If there were a store near by that I could test the equipment nearby, I might consider it. But purchasing it online without knowing...... I've spent a good amount of change (4 trips(travel and lodging) and one Camera) that I'm near my limit as far as cash spent on this. To buy a 'spy camera' that I would only use once, probably, seemed a little too frivolous of an expense. (especially if I'm not sure about the output quality). I have a regular cell-phone and don't want to go to the expense of purchasing a smart phone either....

Just seemed that Haley-Holic @ IDF was sort of telling me in a 'round about way' she didn't approve of any Shenanigans and I'd hate to be an embarrassment on what is turning out to be a pretty 'cultured' event.

[buzzenator]

^ I believe we saw a Stefano video from Carnegie Hall, albeit it was rather short. It looked like it came from one of the upper boxes along the side.

I will be totally disappointed if we never get a video from Carnegie Hall with Haley performing. Yet, I am unable to fly to NY and attend. However, I am willing to contribute $10 to Tusk's Spy Camera Fund (TSCF). ...seriously!

[NUG]

^ I believe we saw a Stefano video from Carnegie Hall, albeit it was rather short. It looked like it came from one of the upper boxes along the side.

I will be totally disappointed if we never get a video from Carnegie Hall with Haley performing. Yet, I am unable to fly to NY and attend. However, I am willing to contribute $10 to Tusk's Spy Camera Fund (TSCF). ...seriously!

I would contribute!

[Tusk]

I looked up some of the items from the "spy store" at Amazon to see if there was more info on the items, and it re enforced why I'm hesitant to spend money on them without first testing them.

From some of the reviews, It seems many of the 'gadgets' come from overseas with 'translated' english instructions. There also seemed to be alot of complaining that they didn't work as advertised, poor construction, cheap materials and that many that did work would eventually stop working. On top of that, many of the items were much cheaper at Amazon than at the spy store web sites.

http://www.amazon.com/KJB-Security-DVR26...im_sbs_p_1

http://www.amazon.com/Smiley-Button-Hidd...spy+camera

There seemed to be as many complaint posts as posts that gave high ratings (some of the ones with high ratings...seemed like were written by someone 'promoting' the item and had curious grammatical usage too )

The item is great and came on time. I really appreciate working with this company. The item is totally new and effective.

Some of the items supplied video examples, and having gone through a few, while the video was passable in many, the audio, in general was poor to bad...which would be pointless for this situation.

Bottom line, it just seems likely to be a waste of money

[Miguel]

The best "spy camera" is probably a smartphone with a blacked out screen.

[suggahinyerteeth]

I looked up some of the items from the "spy store" at Amazon to see if there was more info on the items, and it re enforced why I'm hesitant to spend money on them without first testing them.

From some of the reviews, It seems many of the 'gadgets' come from overseas with 'translated' english instructions. There also seemed to be alot of complaining that they didn't work as advertised, poor construction, cheap materials and that many that did work would eventually stop working. On top of that, many of the items were much cheaper at Amazon than at the spy store web sites.

http://www.amazon.com/KJB-Security-DVR26...im_sbs_p_1

http://www.amazon.com/Smiley-Button-Hidd...spy+camera

There seemed to be as many complaint posts as posts that gave high ratings (some of the ones with high ratings...seemed like were written by someone 'promoting' the item and had curious grammatical usage too )

Some of the items supplied video examples, and having gone through a few, while the video was passable in many, the audio, in general was poor to bad...which would be pointless for this situation.

Bottom line, it just seems likely to be a waste of money

You know what Mr. Tusk......you should just go and enjoy it. You can't be the eyes and ears for everyone all of the time. I think you have already gone above and beyond for your fellow Haliens. Go, have fun please!