How Do You Feel About This? I can't imagine walking around with this contraption in public. In today's violent society I suspect this could quickly escalate into getting shot by...

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

I can't imagine walking around with this contraption in public. In today's violent society I suspect this could quickly escalate into getting shot by police.

https://petapixel.com/2023/06/07/stockcam-is-a-camera-cage-that-takes-shooting-pretty-literally/

MBW66 Loc: NH, USA

Yes, a very bad idea. The chance of confusion with a weapon of destruction is real.

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

Seems there is a ceertain subset of folks who just like the "tacticool" look - so as ridiculous as it seems to me (and others perhaps) they view it as desirable.

In the world of firearms this kind of thing comes to mind...

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Fstop12 wrote:

I can't imagine walking around with this contraption in public…..

Make sure you are wearing a bulletproof vest or paint a target on yourself.

Walk around with a photographers vest and make sure all of your pockets are stuffed with gear! Have fun, Kiddos!!

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Fstop12 wrote:

I can't imagine walking around with this contraption in public. In today's violent society I suspect this could quickly escalate into getting shot by police.

https://petapixel.com/2023/06/07/stockcam-is-a-camera-cage-that-takes-shooting-pretty-literally/

You’d be a hit in NYC, Southside Chicago or Baltimore…

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Fstop12 wrote:

I can't imagine walking around with this contraption in public. In today's violent society I suspect this could quickly escalate into getting shot by police.

https://petapixel.com/2023/06/07/stockcam-is-a-camera-cage-that-takes-shooting-pretty-literally/

There is some practicality to this - I even made my own version of this with my crutch stock - but I much prefer my forehead stabilizer and bodypod.
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CliffMcKenzie Loc: Lake Athens Texas

I have seen it done with monoscopes for birds, but I am torn between "no" and "hell, no"

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

I've seen cameras with long lenses mounted on rifle stocks years ago. Only new here is the style.

Bill 45

Yes, no question that could get you kill in any large city.

pdsdville Loc: Midlothian, Tx

I built my own out of two thicknesses of 3/4 inch plywood, routed out and finished just like a regular rifle stock. I've taken it out in Dallas and other cities many times and the only comment I got from the police was "Wow, you built that yourself?"

Stephan G

Fstop12 wrote:

I can't imagine walking around with this contraption in public. In today's violent society I suspect this could quickly escalate into getting shot by police.

https://petapixel.com/2023/06/07/stockcam-is-a-camera-cage-that-takes-shooting-pretty-literally/

There is another aspect that is problematic in my opinion. It is the position taken when using the "gun" stock system. One of the key references a police officer looks for in a crowd is how the person takes his stance. And in a fire fight situation, it can go badly awry when trying to return fire. The reflection of the lens could suggest a scope at a glance. My two centavos, I would not use any gun stock styles for the camera.

Bill_de Loc: US

Fstop12 wrote:

I can't imagine walking around with this contraption in public. In today's violent society I suspect this could quickly escalate into getting shot by police.

https://petapixel.com/2023/06/07/stockcam-is-a-camera-cage-that-takes-shooting-pretty-literally/

I feel it should have been posted in the LINKS section.

There will be lots of discussion and nobody here will buy one.

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MrBossHK Loc: The West Valley of Phoenix metro area

With the addition of an optional Shotgun Microphone, this would definitely be an urban vlogger's death wish.

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

Stephan G wrote:

There is another aspect that is problematic in my opinion. It is the position taken when using the "gun" stock system. One of the key references a police officer looks for in a crowd is how the person takes his stance. And in a fire fight situation, it can go badly awry when trying to return fire. The reflection of the lens could suggest a scope at a glance. My two centavos, I would not use any gun stock styles for the camera.

A couple of observations: First, unless in a war zone, why body armor? Second, if I were to use a gun stock mount, it would be for long telephoto work like wild life or birds, certainly not in an urban environment.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

maxlieberman wrote:

A couple of observations: First, unless in a war zone, why body armor? Second, if I were to use a gun stock mount, it would be for long telephoto work like wild life or birds, certainly not in an urban environment.

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