I suggest you to upgrade your camera lens to something like a 18mm or 25mm up to 150mm or 200mm. You can easily get close ups from distance and at the same time take pictures from not so far without switching lenses. There are cheap lens without image stabilization that can easily work at high sutter speeds or on a tripod, hope it helps :) I own a tamron 18-200 with image stabilization on my canon and it is my best investment for 190 euros. I'm not a PI but I always had the interest and now with this lens I'm so inspired
Thanks for the comment. As a Private Investigator I have used many different pieces of kit to get the job done and always come back to my favourites. Now that I'm back, I will definitely start reviewing more equipment.
Pepper spray, handgun and body armour! Must have been a tough neighborhood lol. Half of investigations take place in cyberspace now but I have been in situations where I felt threatened.
@@UKPIChannel he's still alive and was also a military mlrs fire instructor, firefighter, paramedic, licensed trapper and now a cattleman. so he's had an exciting life but shows the worlds a crazy place
Great vid done surveillance task myself and loved it.however I've heard rumours that it will be regulated ie licensed.any links and advise as I want to set up in Plymouth UK any info and advice would be appreciated. Once again great vid .
After taking on a job that insisted I stay off social media for the duration (1 year). I'm happy to be back and help. Hopefully my next vid will cover what you've asked.
Will be uploading a vid in the next few days to answer some questions. The quick answer is NO it wouldn't be an issue but it would limit the cases you could take on.
Thanks. I will cover this very question in my comeback vid which I hope to release next week. So stay tuned because I've got big plans for the channel.
I want to get into PI work (license is very easy to get where I live) and I am also buying a new car soon. The car I want is a bright blue ford focus hatchback. Would it be worth getting something that doesn't stand out as much if I am thinking about getting into this line of work? They make the car in black, but I really like how the blue looks. Unless I start making a ton of money I do not see myself buying a second car. I'm a young guy, 22, and driving is my favorite. I get excited when I get up in the morning just because I genuinely driving 10 minutes to my job. If I had the money and the know-how I would build my own "sleeper" car, probably a turbo'd subaru impreza. That would be so damn awesome lol.
When first starting out the colour of car and type is not overly important, as long as it has no major visual addons, that make it stand out. Keep your distance and have a few practice runs. There have been more than a few cases when I've had to resort to borrowing or leasing a different car but these have been long investigations on subjects that could have become aware. So this is an option if you become uncomfortable in your car. Good luck.
@@dronetheworld4k67 That's a Parabolic Microphone, which are great for distance but not very discreet. A top end Rode or Sennheiser should be able to pick up sound from a distance. Either type of mic has its pros & cons.
@@dronetheworld4k67 There was a few companies that would use Drone pilots, but that was some time ago. Laws, legislation & licensing mean that the use of Drones is almost impossible. 1. It wouldn't be admissible. 2. Pilot could lose licence. 3. Both PI & Pilot could find themselves on a serious charge.
That would be a bit of a problem if one of my subs was the subject of an investigation, or the subject trawled You Tube and had a photographic memory, but until that happens I reckon I'll be just fine. Thanks for the comment.
In my comeback vid I'll be covering ways into the job, so look out for that. Because of your age, you are in a great place to start honing your observational skills and also photography skills.
Next video prepare first. Maybe, layout the products and discuss them one by one. Video was too long because you spent so much time rifling through your things but, thanks for your time.
In the UK it is against the law to carry firearms. Other countries, however, I can't say but I would see little use/advantage for investigators carry firearms.
So, you don't use curtains, tinted windows, etc.....just put your camcorder on the beanbag and start shooting......people don't notice your shooting with the camcorder?
There may be scenarios were window tints would be an advantage but most cases it could actually attract attention to your vehicle. Most people are not looking at being followed by a PI, so don't pay much attention plus a high zoom level puts distance between the PI and subject.
I suggest you to upgrade your camera lens to something like a 18mm or 25mm up to 150mm or 200mm. You can easily get close ups from distance and at the same time take pictures from not so far without switching lenses. There are cheap lens without image stabilization that can easily work at high sutter speeds or on a tripod, hope it helps :)
I own a tamron 18-200 with image stabilization on my canon and it is my best investment for 190 euros. I'm not a PI but I always had the interest and now with this lens I'm so inspired
Thanks for the comment. As a Private Investigator I have used many different pieces of kit to get the job done and always come back to my favourites. Now that I'm back, I will definitely start reviewing more equipment.
Ill just buy a new samsung S21 ultra
Great vidoe very very intresting
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Where can you purchase the watch thing that fits in your hand?
What about audio recording, and bugs to listen to their conversations?
That's illegal
damn, all my dad had as a P.I for 15 years was a small magnify glass, pepperspray, licensed handgun, bodyarmor and a camera
Pepper spray, handgun and body armour! Must have been a tough neighborhood lol. Half of investigations take place in cyberspace now but I have been in situations where I felt threatened.
@@UKPIChannel yeah also gotten stabbed in the back with a pair of scissors and stranded in below 0 weather
Hope he didn't get to hurt. You always get nutter's no matter what you do for a living.
@@UKPIChannel he's still alive and was also a military mlrs fire instructor, firefighter, paramedic, licensed trapper and now a cattleman. so he's had an exciting life but shows the worlds a crazy place
looking forward to your reviews of your various bits of kit and any other vids that you make.
Thanks Trevor. I'm going to do the reviews very soon.
Is there a way I can contact you privately?
If you use a PC for TH-cam there is a PM function on that but not on mobile devices.
Great vid done surveillance task myself and loved it.however I've heard rumours that it will be regulated ie licensed.any links and advise as I want to set up in Plymouth UK any info and advice would be appreciated. Once again great vid .
After taking on a job that insisted I stay off social media for the duration (1 year). I'm happy to be back and help. Hopefully my next vid will cover what you've asked.
I'm interested in becoming a private investigator but I'm unable to drive. Would this be an issue
Will be uploading a vid in the next few days to answer some questions. The quick answer is NO it wouldn't be an issue but it would limit the cases you could take on.
I'm a PI I got all licenses, motorcycle full A, car, truck.
@@MK-wt2sp how do you become a pi? I want to become one
Cracking video m8 how do you get into this line of work in Scotland
Thanks. I will cover this very question in my comeback vid which I hope to release next week. So stay tuned because I've got big plans for the channel.
I want to get into PI work (license is very easy to get where I live) and I am also buying a new car soon. The car I want is a bright blue ford focus hatchback. Would it be worth getting something that doesn't stand out as much if I am thinking about getting into this line of work? They make the car in black, but I really like how the blue looks. Unless I start making a ton of money I do not see myself buying a second car. I'm a young guy, 22, and driving is my favorite. I get excited when I get up in the morning just because I genuinely driving 10 minutes to my job. If I had the money and the know-how I would build my own "sleeper" car, probably a turbo'd subaru impreza. That would be so damn awesome lol.
When first starting out the colour of car and type is not overly important, as long as it has no major visual addons, that make it stand out. Keep your distance and have a few practice runs. There have been more than a few cases when I've had to resort to borrowing or leasing a different car but these have been long investigations on subjects that could have become aware. So this is an option if you become uncomfortable in your car. Good luck.
Any chance I could email you some questions about the job? Thanks
Great Video
Say I wanna listen to a conversation from meters away in line of sight? How do u manage that??
For that you would need a Directional Zoom microphone.
@@UKPIChannel wish a dish I believe ?...
@@dronetheworld4k67 That's a Parabolic Microphone, which are great for distance but not very discreet. A top end Rode or Sennheiser should be able to pick up sound from a distance. Either type of mic has its pros & cons.
@@UKPIChannel I do have a rod and will give it a shot...
Ever thought of using a drone for surveillance?...
@@dronetheworld4k67 There was a few companies that would use Drone pilots, but that was some time ago. Laws, legislation & licensing mean that the use of Drones is almost impossible. 1. It wouldn't be admissible. 2. Pilot could lose licence. 3. Both PI & Pilot could find themselves on a serious charge.
How about any kind of non lethal weapons or magnetic gps devices ?
Terry Tibbs I bought a trackimo gps, and busted my husband . It’s small and easy to hide.
What is the small black pouch that the carry with them ..
Well now every one knows what you look like what you do and what car you drive 😂 good one mate blend right in
That would be a bit of a problem if one of my subs was the subject of an investigation, or the subject trawled You Tube and had a photographic memory, but until that happens I reckon I'll be just fine. Thanks for the comment.
Look like a land surveyor, you'll get great images
Wow! Lots of great tips!
Thanks. New vid coming as soon as I get the time.
Quick video? 18 minutes!
Quick for me at the time lol.
@uk pi we are setting up a fb group for the chain gang wana join? Sorry mate this is the only way I could think of to contact you.
Hey mate I’m 15 and wanting to become a pi got any advice?
In my comeback vid I'll be covering ways into the job, so look out for that. Because of your age, you are in a great place to start honing your observational skills and also photography skills.
Little over 4 minutes and it turned it off this is really all the equipment you have bro
Thanks for your comment. This isn't my full pack but as a working PI, it is what I use most and always have handy.
Great video How do you get your first assignment? Just advertise your self online?
My next video may help.
Maybe you should clean out your car ? Thanks for the video. Can you please make another one with you following someone or was some action please
Poor car doesn't get cleaned enough, my bad. There is another video showing vehicle follow if that's of interest.
Hello hope your well what video follows this
Ellis
Hi, I will be uploading more video's very soon. I had to stop for a year due to case restrictions that I had. Thanks for your patience.
Great video but you look like eyeball paul with those shades on!!
Maybe try explaining your equipment more in depth in a difficult video. Lots of time taken away & almost lost of words
George Harrison tune
Next video prepare first. Maybe, layout the products and discuss them one by one. Video was too long because you spent so much time rifling through your things but, thanks for your time.
PI first, TH-camr second so sorry for the time spent. I'll try and be more clinical next time.
Such a disgusting trend, tech industry needs to be destroyed.
Are you still working g as a PI?
Yes, I'm still in the game.
When he opened his door and I saw a steering wheel on the passenger side, i nearly gagged...
Do investigators carry firearms or are you not allowed to say
In the UK it is against the law to carry firearms. Other countries, however, I can't say but I would see little use/advantage for investigators carry firearms.
0/10.
So, you don't use curtains, tinted windows, etc.....just put your camcorder on the beanbag and start shooting......people don't notice your shooting with the camcorder?
There may be scenarios were window tints would be an advantage but most cases it could actually attract attention to your vehicle. Most people are not looking at being followed by a PI, so don't pay much attention plus a high zoom level puts distance between the PI and subject.
Thanks for input. Something to think about......