First SCP

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be locked into a glass cube 1 m x 1 m x 1 m at times other than when being observed or tested upon with approval of a standard senior researcher (see Addendum (scp #)-1). Under the circumstance SCP-XXXX is to be lost, misplaced or stolen, all personnel to have seen it upwards of 24 hours from the incident are to interviewed.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a standard Canon EOS 30D (see photo), and has no noticeable anomalous properties at first glance despite for its camera function. Upon inspection, the camera is completely normal, despite the fact it is in mint condition after 1█ years of circulation. The cause for this is any minor damage done to the exterior of the camera dissipates after ~24 hours of the damage.

SCP-XXXX main property is within its camera function. Any non-sentient non-living object (see Addendum (scp #)-02) photographed with SCP-XXXX immediately becomes sentient and living, notably without direct cause. Any object photographed will turn into SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1's are, albeit sentient, incredibly dull. They lack simple knowledge, and usually wander aimlessly. This effect reverts itself in 20-24 hours, usually at random. There is no known permanent side effects or issues, and SCP-XXXX-1's are reverted to the mental (see addendum SCP-XXXX-3) state prior to being photographed.

SCP-XXXX was brought to the foundations attention in 201█ after college professor Dr.██████ was brought into holding of a local jail upon charges of disturbing the peace, after reportedly running wildly into people, claiming he had nothing to do with it. He stated to the police that he had taken a picture of his shoes to show his students, when they seemed to grow sentient. SCP-XXXX was then retrieved by undercover agents and brought to Site-██.

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Interrogation at Local Police Department

Interviewed: Professor ██████

Interviewer: Detective ████

<Begin Log, October 23, 201█, 17:34>

Interviewer: Can you please report what happened?

Person: Well uh, you see um, I was just uh, I wa-

Detective ████ Please speak clearly and loudly sir.

Professor ██████ I took a err, photo of my shoes to show my students, because they asked what they were made of, and I didn't know, so they asked to see them.

Detective ████ Please continue, sir.

Professor ██████ After I took the photo, I walked into my kitchen, got a glass of water, and I went to put my shoes on. I wasn't planning on wearing those shoes that day, but must of accidently put them on, and by the time I was outside and realized, I didn't care. That's when umm…

Detective ████ They gained…'sentience'?

Professor ██████ Um, yes.

Detective ████ notions for the people behind the one way mirror to end the interview, and leaves the room, and files an insanity report. Professor ██████ was released after an Undercover Personnel relieved him of his charges.

<End Log, October 23, 201█, 17:39>

Closing Statement: If SCP-XXXX was to ever be found in public hands, any personnel
assigned to the SCP should be notified immediately and take direct cause as a high priority.

Addendum SCP-XXXX-1: Due to the incident on January 18th, 201█, at Site-██, where Dr.████████ attempted to, "Use SCP-XXXX to make his toy train come to life as a solution to infinite energy.", and the injury of several researchers equipment, SCP-XXXX should only be handled under direct approval and supervision of a Senior Researcher. Any misconducts will lead to further restriction in access to SCP-XXXX

Addendum SCP-XXXX-2:

[SCP-173 was wheeled into the room by two D-Classes, and they were instructed to pick up
the camera.]

[A voice over the intercom crackled] "D-19712, please take a photo of SCP-173."

[A click could be heard through the microphone] "Okay, next instruction. Let's hurry this up,
if I'm going to die at least make it quick."

[Intercom] "Please open the cage that SCP-173 is located inside, and count down from ten,
both of you doing a full 360 at the same time once you it zero."

[As instructed, the D-Class opened the cage.] "Okay…here goes nothing."

[Both D-Class in unison] "10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2"

[A click can be heard as the scientist cut off video feed in the room, as to let SCP-173 move.]

"…1…"

[Loud scraping noises can be heard for ~one second until the cameras turn back on]

[Both D-Class can be heard babbling nonsense after turning around again.]

[A click can be heard, and the video feed is back on. SCP-173 appears to have moved, but in an off angle, away from the D-Class. The D-Class are instructed to shut their eyes for a solid 10 seconds, and follow obediently, and the camera shuts off. Scraping is heard before the camera flips back on reveals SCP-173 right next to D-19493, but a couple feet away.]

[Notes: It is now dutifully noted that any object that is sentient, but not living, such as 079, is still affected.]

Addendum SCP-XXXX-3: Note from 05-██ to Site-██ Manager
Jesus Christ are the people handling SCP-XXXX goddamn morons over there? We have one accounted death, and 13 grusome injuries to very vital and important scientists due to the fact they can't follow instructions. I've sent messages down there every- goddamn - time someone got injured, and told you guys to stop trying to, "revive yourself from death or injury because SCP-XXXX reverts you back to the state prior to being photographed…", even though it clearly says in the notes that IT DOES NOT REVERT PHYSICAL INJURIES. If another person gets injured, I'm going to have to request for SCP-XXXX to be terminated, or greatly increase the restraints on handling it.