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Camcorder?
Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 23:04
by andytube
Is it essential to have a camcorder to hand whilst doing the challenge? My one is old and not much good now.
Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 23:06
by palkanetoijala31
andytube wrote:Is it essential to have a camcorder to hand whilst doing the challenge? My one is old and not much good now.
Far too bulky most phones will do pretty good filming these days.unless ur going to do some kind of actually documentary and lots of filming its not worth it!.
Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 23:06
by Sam
A camcorder? Can't say I have ever taken one on any attempts, just used the "video" function on my mobile phone

Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 23:10
by andytube
But is it essential to get some video proof if one was to set a new record?
Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 23:11
by Sam
No
Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 23:38
by palkanetoijala31
Well you could always do what this guy did
http://youtu.be/Lh5Vq94Sljs (but no it isnt essential to film although it doesnt harm if u do of course

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Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 23:53
by The Raven
andytube wrote:But is it essential to get some video proof if one was to set a new record?
Video proof is not essential, but useful evidence. A couple of photos with date-logs, a log of arrival and departure times for each station and witness statements will be required.
Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 06 Sep 2012, 09:38
by andytube
I was planning on purchasing one of the newer, lighter, more battery efficient camcorders, but just lost my job, so that purchase is on hold for now.
Will take loads of photos with the time/date stamp turned on. Although come to think about it, I can't see how to turn that function on (over to Google....).
Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 09 Sep 2012, 13:10
by snudge27
At the end of the day, it's the same as anything that requires proof; being in court, for example.
As long as you can provide a cromulent account of events, and back it up with evidence to prove it, then you should be believed. I imagine that Guinness would work on a more civil system of evidence, so if they can be 51% sure (on the balance of probabilities) that you've done it, that should be enough to tip the scales in your favour.
Re: Camcorder?
Posted: 09 Sep 2012, 14:09
by Nigel
snudge27 wrote:At the end of the day, it's the same as anything that requires proof; being in court, for example.
As long as you can provide a cromulent account of events, and back it up with evidence to prove it, then you should be believed. I imagine that Guinness would work on a more civil system of evidence, so if they can be 51% sure (on the balance of probabilities) that you've done it, that should be enough to tip the scales in your favour.
Personally, I believe that Guinness should use the criminal burden of proof criterion, i.e. beyond all reasonable doubt. I suspect in practice they use neither, but instead their own garbled assessment of what is required.