hdrdr--Again, you're not getting my point. I know that they regularly seized cameras, and/or deleted pictures, but it was only when someone had their picture taken without their permission, as for example, someone just walking down the beach snapping shots. And I still not am certain they could do it LEGALLY, but they did it. Again, it is not allowed under French law to take someone's picture without their permission. What is the remedy under French law if they do? I THINK the answer is some type of a lawsuit, and not self help like that. And I also wouldn't be surprised if the gendarmes told Stephen they wouldn't do anything if someone complained that their camera was taken or destroyed... ...which is not the same as saying it was legal.