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> There exists marketing data which does not identify individuals. As these datasets grow (and they only grow), it becomes trivial to tie anonymized profiles to a specific person. …

Maybe but I'm not certain I have the technical capability of preventing these things. Not while the camera has a wifi radio and closed source firmware. I suppose one could build th…

I appreciate the input but do you have any sources for your claim? I think you're right but I'd feel a lot safer seeing proof.

> Also, based on the size of the videos that thing must make, I don't see any feasible way they could or would exfiltrate the video content you're shooting. They don't need the who…

This is great advice!

I'm pretty sure I would be granted a refund if I asked for one. That being said, I'm not left with a lot of options after returning it because there aren't many comparable alternat…

Good point on them taking a loss having to sell it as open box. It's not much but it's probably the best option I have that actually reprimands them for this. > I get the feeling t…

Yes, this! The sales person made absolutely no mention of any licensing terms or agreements that I would need to sign off on before my camera became usable as a camera.

If it means what I think it means, I'd rather return it and invest in a company that doesn't abuse their users.

But that sentence continues with > including but not limited to information about your RED Camera, Camera Module, computer, system and application software, usage, content, and per…

That's what I suspect too but the terms don't read like that in my opinion. I'm hoping someone can chime in and explain why the terms don't allow for the content itself to be mined…

> Probably every product has some objectionable clause in their EULA which no one reads, so you're better off not reading it and moving on with your life. If you want to be a freed…

TLDR: I bought a $30K professional cinema camera that doesn't work unless I sign away my rights to privacy and possibly the video content I make with it ( at least it seems ) Over …