Paparazzi Technology
Paparazzi benefit from the digital age. The obvious weapon of the paparazzi is the camera, and new digital technology stacks the odds in favor of the celebrity photographer. With smaller digital cameras, it is easier for paparazzi to conceal their work. Digital photography also lowers film costs considerably and makes distribution of the photos for sale much easier. Even if the shots are taken with a traditional film camera, the paparazzo no longer has to rely on the mail or (even more dangerous) his own two feet to shop the photos around.
 A telephoto lens can be used to shoot stars from a distance. |
Camera phones help paparazzi get their equipment into events when no cameras are allowed. With camera phones growing more prevalent, certain places may have to adopt a "no phone" policy to curb unauthorized picture-taking.
Wireless video cameras are also becoming a regular staple of the paparazzi arsenal. Paparazzi can either wear the cameras or plant them to capture celebrities unaware. The tiny cameras sport increasingly powerful transmitters that broadcast digital video to receivers. Paparazzi can sell the video footage or else pull good photo stills from it.
 Hidden cameras are sometimes used to get indoor photos. |
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- 300-foot range (91 meters)
- Full-color image
- Hours of operation off of 9-volt batteries
- 60-degree field of view
- 15 frames per second
