December 11, 2008

CAMERA COP (Dec, 1958)

Filed under: Crime and Police,Photography — @ 11:00 pm
Source: Mechanix Illustrated ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Dec, 1958
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CAMERA COP In Tokyo can take flashbulb picture of traffic violations (for use as evidence) by touching button on handlebar. Any 35mm camera can be used with the mechanism; no photo skill required.

3 Comments »

1. A Japanese man with a camera!

   Ironically, the image was caught by another Japanese man with a camera!

   Comment by Rick Auricchio — December 12, 2008 @ 1:57 pm

2. So now that you have this issue handy. Who did the cover art?

   Comment by John Hargenrader — December 12, 2008 @ 3:30 pm

3. I wonder how many shots were needed to ensure a clear pic of the plate- the numbers would be easy enough, but Japanese plates have those *tiny* hirigana characters as part of the number. Making “Um…something..32-76″ stick in court would be a challenge,

   Comment by nlpnt — December 12, 2008 @ 9:57 pm

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