Audio/video taping police in PA

[gapman]

Originally Posted by 4XLT

now i know i can record with no problems!!!

Define "problems"

Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot

Don't whine to me if you get arrested for same

[PisnNapalm]

I just reset a shorcut key on my cellphone to make recording much quicker to do.

[fingers80002]

I just picked up a recorder today. Up to 72 hrs.
Came with a USB cable and cd.

$52.99

Olympus VN-3100PC

Hopefully it won't be needed Tuesday.

[gnbrotz]

Originally Posted by fingers80002

I just picked up a recorder today. Up to 72 hrs.
Came with a USB cable and cd.

$52.99

Olympus VN-3100PC

Hopefully it won't be needed Tuesday.

Rich and I carry the 4100PC. Identical, but longer total recording time.

VERY nice, compact unit. Easy to use, and good quality recordings.

[ScaredOnce]

Originally Posted by PisnNapalm

I just reset a shorcut key on my cellphone to make recording much quicker to do.

Likewise... this is my plan for a situation where I readily perceive the need for "evidence". If you're an iPhone 3G user, there are a number of good apps available for audio/video recording. Some even save as mpeg4 format with really small file sizes. What I'm looking forward to is a bluetooth earpiece that allows you to trigger the record function with a simple touch of some button. I'm sure that this is probably already available, but I don't want to have to "jailbreak" my iPhone 3G to do it.

[ehidle]

My Sansa e260 has a record button right on the side. One button press starts recording. It's quick and easy. I always keep it in the car since I use it for music. I'm glad to know I can use it to collect evidence.

[djturnz]

My LG Voyager has the same thing. One touch recording. Not sure on the preset length though. But I'll have 8 gigs of space for it.

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

Hmmmmm......

How well does a recorder record if it is in your pocket or similar?
And, as far as strategy goes, I'd imagine that you'd be better of NOT letting the LEO know you're recording (that may make the device a target for confiscation - though illegal).

So how do you carry the recorder so it is optimally hidden (or inconspicuous) yet positioned for quality recording?

I just briefly looked at these and other similar manufacturers.
http://www.spygadgets.com/digital-recorder-pen.htm

Anyone have experience with these? Though probably very functional - They look more gimmicky than performance practical.



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[GoldWinger]

Originally Posted by Gary in Pennsylvania

So how do you carry the recorder so it is optimally hidden (or inconspicuous) yet positioned for quality recording?

In the car, leave it clipped to your sun visor.

I've been pondering the issue of carrying it ready to use on my person as well.

[leeam]

Since my encounter I've been carrying one in my pocket. I've tested recording from the pocket and I think it will work.