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Surveillance blimp currently up over NYC
From: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 19:46 -0400
___ Dave Farber +1 412 726 9889 ...... Forwarded Message ....... From: Reuben Halper <reuben () spacelab net> To: dave () farber net Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:41:06 -0400 Subj: Re: [IP] Surveillance blimp currently up over NYC
A couple of questions about that surveillance blimp currently up over NYC. I understand it has some VERY sophisticated cameras on board with "exceptional" resolving power.
The blimp he refers to is the Fujifilm blimp which is also used at golf and other sporting events. I work in sports broadcasting so I'm familiar with their normal broadcast setup. During a broadcast the blimp uses an image stabilizing Canon 100x lens mounted on a gyroscopic stabilization platform. The magnification and resolution are quite superb. I'm sure the NYPD and Co. have other goodies on board, though the blimp cabin doesn't have a whole lot of extra space for gear.
I'd like to know who provided the camera and if it is actually legal.
Under normal broadcast circumstances the blimp is paid for by the network or provided gratis in exchange for a plug (ie. "Aerial footage tonight has been provided by Fujifilm, Goodyear, etc.)
IE: If this is domestic spying, who is authorized to do it and who is prohibited?
Last, but not least I wouldn't think it falls under the guise of domestic surveillance any more than crowd shots or aerial views of any other news or sporting event. After all it is a public gathering. -Reuben ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as interesting-people () lists elistx com To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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