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Private evidence gathering through filming with surveillance, wildlife and private cameras can be a legal grey area and poses various problems.
On the one hand, filming in a neighbour dispute can serve to gather evidence for a possible trial. On the other hand, deliberately luring a neighbour into a "camera trap" and pretending to commit a crime by selective filming can be problematic and violate personal rights. Moreover, private filming can lead to the privacy of the person concerned being disturbed and to abuse of the personal image.
Technical tricks such as hiding cameras or filming without the consent of the person concerned can also have legal consequences. It is important to note that filming people without their consent is illegal in many countries and can lead to legal consequences.
Another issue is the manipulation of evidence through selective filming or adding sound effects to support a false statement. These practices are illegal and can have serious legal consequences.
It is also important to note that private photography and filming cannot always be admitted in court. Courts usually review the admissibility of evidence and may reject recordings that violate legal requirements or ethical standards.
However, there are situations in which private photographs and film recordings can serve as evidence admitted in court. For example, surveillance videos of shops or public places can help solve crimes.
In any case, all legal aspects should be carefully examined before using private evidence gathering by filming with cameras. It is advisable to seek advice from a lawyer to ensure that legal requirements and ethical standards are met.