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csaba · Jul 4, 2003, 1:11 PM

My Toshiba PDR M81 digital camera has been stolen a second time from Pangaea in New York City (first time was at my brother's wedding in Salt Lake City). So I need to get a new camera.

Are there any digital cameras that have any security built in? I'm thinking that if I don't use the camera for 24 hours, I should have to enter some password (else the LCD will display how to contact the camera's owner). This is such a brain dead obvious feature to have, to decrease the street value to thieves. Anyone know anything definitive on this?

Csaba Gabor from New York

eric s · Jul 4, 2003, 6:29 PM

I've never heard of the feature, but it is interesting. Sorry.

Eric.

Mike_PEAT · Jul 4, 2003, 9:13 PM

I too was wishing my camera would have that feature...my PDAs have it.

koruvs · Jul 4, 2003, 10:39 PM

PDAs have no security, atleast for theives. Most PDAs have a rest button to restore the entire OS to its original state and in the process wipe all files/apps/games added to the system. Only benefit (and its a good one) is that your personal files don't end up in someone elses hands.

For example the Toshiba i740 I had (traded it in and for $300 more got a much more useful laptop) only requires the reset button to be pressed during a hard reboot at the same time and its back to the original state your PDA started with.

-=-

HSKHAN · Jul 4, 2003, 11:15 PM

Interesting situation, but I see no reason to have such a featue. Surely having a locking feature is great, but how will it help you? Maybe the culprit wont be able to see your photos. But is that really a concern for a normal photographer? For the thief - he or she has got themself a digital camera, and having met a locking feature wont make them return it to you. They must be stupid to do so.

Having a lock is great, but it wont help you prevent your camera from theft, or get help get it back.

Jul 4, 2003, 1:11 PM	#1
csaba Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2	Digital camera security My Toshiba PDR M81 digital camera has been stolen a second time from Pangaea in New York City (first time was at my brother's wedding in Salt Lake City). So I need to get a new camera. Are there any digital cameras that have any security built in? I'm thinking that if I don't use the camera for 24 hours, I should have to enter some password (else the LCD will display how to contact the camera's owner). This is such a brain dead obvious feature to have, to decrease the street value to thieves. Anyone know anything definitive on this? Csaba Gabor from New York

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Jul 4, 2003, 6:29 PM	#2
eric s Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,803	I've never heard of the feature, but it is interesting. Sorry. Eric.

Jul 4, 2003, 9:13 PM	#3
Mike_PEAT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,910	I too was wishing my camera would have that feature...my PDAs have it.

Jul 4, 2003, 10:39 PM	#4
koruvs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 439	PDAs have no security, atleast for theives. Most PDAs have a rest button to restore the entire OS to its original state and in the process wipe all files/apps/games added to the system. Only benefit (and its a good one) is that your personal files don't end up in someone elses hands. For example the Toshiba i740 I had (traded it in and for $300 more got a much more useful laptop) only requires the reset button to be pressed during a hard reboot at the same time and its back to the original state your PDA started with. -=-

Jul 4, 2003, 11:15 PM	#5
HSKHAN Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 44	Interesting situation, but I see no reason to have such a featue. Surely having a locking feature is great, but how will it help you? Maybe the culprit wont be able to see your photos. But is that really a concern for a normal photographer? For the thief - he or she has got themself a digital camera, and having met a locking feature wont make them return it to you. They must be stupid to do so. Having a lock is great, but it wont help you prevent your camera from theft, or get help get it back.