Run in with the police

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Originally Posted by AntZ

Apparently in the states they are trying to legislate point and shoot cameras and camera phones must make a sound when shooting. I hate the fake shutter sounds! It is usually the first thing I turn off. :wall-an:

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One of the reasons for this is people where using cell phone cameras to steal credit card information. It's very easy to fake making a call/text message while you photograph the credit card.

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Originally Posted by Iguanasan

Like everything else it's a matter of education. I remember hearing not too long ago about a fellow who got arrested for taking pictures of AmTrak trains. What made it really interesting was that he was taking the photos for an AmTrak photo contest!

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The good news is he received a 5 figure settlement from AmTrack over the incident, at least 10 times the value of the competition.

I think the police is smart enought to reason with reasonable people, which, in the case is you. BTW they didnt want to lose your track in case you were a felon.