I’m not experienced, but what I do I just put the phone in black screen on SPC app and then just put it in my pocket and go at 1 or 2 o’clock depending on the jeans. I practiced at home first and chose a stationary “target” then I just act naturally “shopping” for things and browsing. Just keep your target at that angle and you’ll get better and better as you do it more. This way you also aren’t looking at her directly, which makes it more natural.
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You gotta shoot at 0.5x if you’re having trouble actually getting shots of people if you’re that close. You’re probably not aiming efficiently as well. Learn to weave your candid mind in with your casual mind so you can both talk or act normal, as well as consider what to do for better shots. The idea isn’t to socialize to seem normal while you cap, it’s to socialize so you can cap more efficiently. I also do the arm scratch technique where you hold your phone in one hand and then scratch the arm of the phone holding hand with your other hand so it just looks like you’re holding your phone but scratching your arm as you walk by. Also, just hold your phone at your waist when you’re trying to cap and keep in mind where it’s aimed. Ultimately it’s easy you just gotta think about it the right way.
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Amazing bro good point well my jacket looks legit nice so my phone In front is not to obvious because only a little of the Camara sticks out and also I’ll try next time keeping my phone in my hand I’ll share my oc here
Thank you so much really good tip bro
I am not the right person to ask for advice I suck at it sorry bro
I have to agree on the attractiveness part I believe is plays a MAJOR role, if not the biggest. I don’t want to come off as c*cky or anything but I am 6’2 well kept and fit, and many women do clearly notice me actively capping them, many times with smiles on their faces.
I’ll never forget this one time I was capping at Walmart and the woman who obviously noticed what I was doing eventually struck a conversation with me about diapers(I do not have a kid but I was fake shopping in baby section lol) and eventually GAVE me her number. It was awesome lol, but yeah not actually looking like a creep while doing creep stuff really helps
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bro if you are 6,2 and can chicks come up to you, what still motivates you to cap ?
What can I say, I’ve been doing this since before I thought I was good looking, back when I used to lack self confidence and was scrawny and what not. It’s almost engraved in my lifestyle since I’ve been doing it a decade.
I have a GF also but it’s like damn bro, all these fat asses out here if I’m not gonna cheat I AT LEAST gotta get a cap in 
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Was shooting for 7+ years and was never confronted. There was one instance where some girls were suspicious and were talking to an employee as we both checked out, but I actually bought something (cash, of course) and left. There was nothing for them to do.
I had thousands of caps in that time and never/rarely got “caught”. Phone in my hand, at my side. If you’re on Android I recommend the BVR 2 app (apk is online). Start/stop recording with the volume buttons while the phone is locked. 1 minute recordings at a time. Vibrates on start/stop. It’s only suspicious if you’re constantly looking at your phone for a second or two at a time without typing anything. Also, actually “shop” while you’re shooting.
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It makes it a lot easier to cap if you’re attractive, they don’t look at you like a creep most of the time and you get some fire shots
First, that’s a tough place to cap but doable with the right confidence. Qvr app or some black screen app (android has many options). Phone in hand by your side, don’t point it around try to move your body/arm. Practice in mirror. Patience and practice. Good luck. Bag setups are advanced and amazing quality but take skill/time/ money etc
Also 0.6x for aisles in stores
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Look good smell good hold phone at side by thighs get used to the angle your phone shoots at in that position,try not to let subject know your looking at them, act look like your looking at products,like other people said dont walk too fast if theres alot of people in the store/that part its easier to fit in.A practical tip is if you can try to gauge when shes actually going to look at something then make first contact and try to get as much angles in that engagement because alot of times it would look suspicious to be on another aisle wirh her.Most times ive been caught i was in the store for too long
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About the front pocket technique have you have experienced using it beforehand?
How often do you get caught using that technique?
The only thing I’ve gotten was sus looks, never confronted. And it does look “natural” with phone in pocket, a phone in hand would look more suspicious.
Try slo motion video on your phone…takes up a lot of memory but can help with thr jumpy movey bouncy shooter moments.
Nothing wrong with phone in hand. Can use XS Camera Record Privately app. Can hold something else in your hand with it too. Can put a pin-hole Go Pro in a water bottle. Your brain and your heart rate are the only things holding you back. Getting “caught” isn’t a thing. At least there isn’t a reason why it should be.
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Hello bro, I’m an Asian living in Taiwan. I have been doing CAP since I was 17 years old. It has been more than ten years now and I have never been caught red-handed. Because I am timid and cautious, my principle is to act naturally and put safety first. I always hold my phone at my side, like most people do when walking, and take short-distance photos by constantly walking past it, in small quantities and multiple times.
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Don’t hold your phone above your waist.
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Do not keep checking the screen during the process.
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Hold the phone close to your body and move slowly to reduce the chance of others noticing that your screen is recording.
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When there are not many people around to cover you, don’t get too close or stay too long, for me no more than ten seconds.
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Keeping a safe distance will help you get nice full or half body shots, but if you just want a close-up, it’s up to you.
I want to raise a point that is rarely mentioned. I find that a lot of people get caught because they stare at their target for too long. Through observation and experience, I have found that when you stare at someone for more than ten seconds (it varies from person to person), even if that person is unaware of your presence at first and has her back to you, she will suddenly sense that she is being stared at and turn her head to check.
This is an instinctive human perception that some people may not believe in or underestimate. So I am very aware of that. When I find my target, I do my best to avoid eye contact and staring at them for too long. I was always pretending to be in a daze or looking somewhere else, so most of the time I didn’t know the details of their specific appearance and looks until I watched the film at the end. You may find that there are many ways to do it, just try the method that feels most natural to you.
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Im on an android and started using SC-OS6. You can set the app to open minimized and run in the background. I set my side button to open it on a double tap, volume up will start recording. I know the vieo started if my phone vibrates once. I jusy take video usually then review later. Everything is stored to a hidden folder on my phone so it doesnt show up in my picture gallery. I never have to open the actual camera, app. Ill usually have news or recent texts open so of I was asked if I was recording I could literally just show them my screen (luckily thats never happened).Hell, I can even open my picture gallery and you’ll just see my wife and kids.
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