http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/ Engadget Comments for Ask Engadget: What's the best small camera for getting into venues? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
Just make sure you turn the camera off. Those would be some interesting photos that would be hard to explain to your girlfriend.]]>Oct 16th 2008 11:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Nikon D-70 with an 18-200mm lense
Canon Powershot A720 is
an older Casio Exilim (I don't remember the model number, but it was back in the day of ebay shot-modes and crappy image quality)
and most recently a Canon Powershot SD1100

I think that covers a wide enough range of cameras]]>Oct 16th 2008 11:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minox
http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/minox_e.htm
http://www.minox.com/index.php?L=1]]>Oct 16th 2008 11:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 11:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
John @ Oct 16th 2008 10:20PM
What I do is loop the camera strap around one of the front-most belt loops on my pants and then shove the camera down my pants.

Tomek @ Oct 16th 2008 10:45PM
holy shit! I just had the greatest idea. take the little wrist strap attatched to most point and shoots and loop it around the belt loop of your pants (if you have belt loops), then put the camera inside your pants

What the hell.]]>Oct 17th 2008 12:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 17th 2008 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
I feel like we're on the exact same wavelength... sort of. 2 years ago I went to my first concert, a Bloc Party event in San Francisco. I was so excited that I brought my camera, but being the fool that I was I didn't realize that I'd have to hide it.

After a few minutes of quick thinking, I tied the camera up exactly as you described and hung it on the inside of my pants. A little embarrassing? Sure. Effective? Heck yes.

I got in without any trouble. I wouldn't suggest that technique with a DSLR though.]]>Oct 17th 2008 1:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 17th 2008 4:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
Barry: (looks at pictures) Those are balls.

Wayne Jarvis: What?

Barry: Yeah.
Flashback to the bathroom scene. Tobias takes pictures...

Narrator: Barry was right. Tobias had inadvertently photographed himself while learning to use his camera phone.
Back to the present.

Barry: (looking at a picture he’s picked up) This close, they always look like landscape. Nope, you’re looking at balls. ]]>Oct 17th 2008 8:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
I have palmed my camera - just a simple panasonic - more times than I can count because I'm raising it above where they are looking.

It's all about misdirection.]]>Oct 17th 2008 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 18th 2008 2:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
And don't joke with security. If they don't let you take pictures, they have a reason for that.]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
Yeah, it's called charging fans outrageous money for pictures of their favorite artist, athlete, etc...

Thankfully cameraphones are so prevalent now that most places don't even bother trying to stop people from getting into shows with cameras.]]>Oct 16th 2008 11:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/good picture quality
surprising speed.
really small]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
I don't know what that even means. This is event security we are talking about here, i.e. chump work for big people. Aside from various scams they may run on the side such as confiscating drugs then turning around and reselling them they do what they are told.]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
Is that just? I agree, tickets are often outlandishly priced, but hey, if they don't allow cameras, then vote your feelings by not going!

I'm not saying anyone is evil for bringing a camera, but I do wish the audience members were a little more willing to work within the system, rather than try to outsmart it, even if they deem it to be unfair. That is the only way to effect lasting change.

But maybe I'm just old fashioned. :)]]>Oct 17th 2008 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
I do not recognize the right of venues to tell me what I can and can not photo or video. I can understand flash (its worthless over 10 feet anyway)

It should be illegal for them to tell people they can not take pictures.

Thats one thing I loved about Cancun. you could photo or video ANYTHING you wanted. Any event ANY venue ANYTHING. They did not care. the only time they cared was "tripods" at parks (pyramids etc..) (thats only because they taxed it for professionals via a permit) but I almost never used a tripod on events like that its a pain and I have a very steady hand I can sometimes shoot 1 seconds exposures without blur.]]>Oct 18th 2008 4:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/I know reading just takes sooo much effort, but next time; read before you comment. And if you think this reading is hard; try reading Chaucer. ]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
Ocean already said it. A fanboy always has to say something.]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
...wish there WERE a way to block...

The Internet: clearinghouse of the illiterate and maladjusted.]]>Oct 17th 2008 6:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 17th 2008 7:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
...wish there WERE a way to block...

The Internet: clearinghouse of the illiterate and maladjusted."

Actually, in common usage either was OR were is acceptable. Go here: http://www.englishforums.com/English/IWishIWasWereThere/bzvrw/post.htm

Educate thyself. If you're going to be arrogant and pompous enough to correct someone, at least know the facts.

And please, we're here to helpfully answer a man's questions about what camera is best for smuggling into concerts, not to nitpick about grammar.]]>Oct 17th 2008 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Hi ISO, long exposure and physical image stabilization is perfect for night shots. Large video at almost no light situation is amazingly good. Just make sure to remove flash, put Hi ISO, and most of all, shut the screen off and guess the zoom and the direction. I have a personal total satisfaction with this.]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
Buuut, it's not really that discreet...it's definitely noticeable in even the biggest pockets.

If you really want to ensure that you don't get your cam confiscated, I'd suggest the Leica M3 (expensive, but teensy) or, even more hidable, get one of those digital camera pens or lighters. The image quality isn't great, but you're pretty much guaranteed to walk out with some pics.]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
If you want to impress facelessbook friends, just photochop an image :D]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
By the way, I was waaaaay in the back at that show. Definitely wasn't talking about my face.]]>Oct 17th 2008 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
I've talked to bands that find it really off-putting to look out into a crowd and see a sea of cameras, most of which haven't had the flash turned off. In a smaller club, it can be really distracting to a musician if people are contorting around to take pictures constantly and making it hard for people around them to see. I've seen people in the front with cameras get "the boot" where the musician positions their foot in front of the camera to block the flash because it's been so annoying while they were playing.

That said, there's nothing wrong with getting a few pictures at a show if you're respectful about it. I have to agree with the people who suggest putting it somewhere security is unlikely to pat down. I've had the benefit of being female to aid me in smuggling one in.]]>Oct 17th 2008 9:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/
or u could use a big zoom paparazi camera just say ur taking pictures for a magazine that always works]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/I would go Canon all the way. SD870!]]>Oct 16th 2008 10:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 11:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-small-camera-for-getting-into-venu/Oct 16th 2008 10:18PM