----- Original Message ----- From: "Clive Bubley" Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 11:34 AM Subject: [PRODIG] This could be fun...
> Just read this in the BJ. Whilst I can understand the concerns re > paedophiles and other undesirables using their camera phones, what > about the poor digital pro photographer who may be working within the > 300 metre radius? > A British firm is beta-testing new technology that jams the use of > digital cameras in designated 'wireless privacy zones'. The > transmitter technology, developed by Iceberg Systems, is being > promoted as a sophisticated alternative to the banning of digital > cameras and camera mobile phones in certain areas, following concerns > about their misuse by perverts and industrial spies. The Safe Haven > technology uses hardware transmitters with a range of around 300 > metres that deactivate the camera functionality of electronic > devices, but continue to allow the user to operate other functions. > Once outside the transmitter zone, the camera is reactivated. The > success of the system is dependent on digital camera manufacturers > adopting the technology and employing it in their devices so that > they recognise the transmitter signal Which is all well and good but the perverts and industrial "spies" will simply find a way of deactivating the technology within the equipment or buy into a system which doesn't include the technology, leaving the everyday punter the looser yet again and worried parents with a false sense of security. Another knee jerk reaction. It really does seem to me that the generalisation of adult male + camera + child = Paedophile is a worrying and growing trend and we as professional photographers should be doing something to combat it. Just dot ask me what........... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.524 / Virus Database: 321 - Release Date: 07/10/03 =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
