Oh-oh, More discrimination

Hmmm.......if they're going to disallow "video cameras" due to broadcast exclusivity, then maybe they need to also disallow all those P&S that shoot video! :tongue:  

I must say, I've not heard the "getting in the way" excuse before!

 

just buy a Canon G9 then. Best of the P&S is still good enough.

 

Yes, just get a point and shoot that's around 8-10 megapixels and has a built in mega-zoom and the average joe will be better off than if he brought his DSLR.

 

Same policy at the RUSH concert I went to but I got this with my PS.

 

Thats pretty common practice. There is a venue here where I live that has free concerts every week. Some big bands and lots of new bands. You can stand right up at the stage and take as many shoots as you want with a point and shoot. You can't even get in the door with a dslr without a press pass. 95% of the events that go on around here are the same way. I have to call ahead to most of the clubs I shoot to even make it past the door with my D300. If its a private show or event then that is the general rule. Too much paranoia and over protecting these days.

It can take a lot of the fun out shooting but times are changing.

 

Guys
don't forget a lot of politics here... they just want to have less visibility on what's going on there... Did you know that also national flags are prohibited?

 

SCREW.....focusing of course

POLITICS in today's world where all is for the best in this best of all possible worlds! Oh well, I guess this means we will need to each acquire a camera with "screw" focusing.

Maybe during the next Olympics we will be allowed to use DSLRs without memory chips and batteries. .....and we live in progressive times?????

Tom

 

What about doing background checks for all folks who own cameras? Is this what it's coming to? I can see giving a hard time to people "hanging around" the Olympic areas with cameras (any cameras) prior to the events, but DURING the events? I'm pretty sure if they disallow dslrs, they need to disallow ALL cameras, including camera phones. Let's face it, if terrorists are going to do something, they can use any kind of camera. I think it's fair to say no flash for obvious reasons, but to not allow dslrs in and still allow point and shoots, in my opinion, is a bunch of BS.

 

Well dam - Oh well, at least packing for the trip to Hong Kong will be easier.

Don

 

Hate to be a cynic, Cleo, but it just comes naturally. This is not about terrorism, this is about money!

Tom

 

Technically DSLR's are not any more obstructive than a point n shoot unless you have the large lenses on them. What they should do is just not allow tripods or lenses over say 6 inches. That would get rid of the obstruction, but keep everyone else happy to get the shots they want that they might not necessarily get iwth a point n shoot.

 

Always follow the money.

 

Exactly. The only reason for such bans, at any type of event, is the producer's concern that fewer souvenirs will be sold, if patrons can take photos that are as good as the ones in the gift shops.

 

I agree. Tom Mike and Cliff have correctly identified the motivation. DSLR's are seen to be a means of competing for imagery of the site or event because of their perceived higher image quality. There are valid arguments for both sides of the issue.

 

It wouldn't surprise me if they are pushing this information out now to dissaude as many people as possible from bringing them (for the reasons stated above) but will allow them in reality for people who bring them anyways (within reason). A D3 w/ 500mm probably will get stopped either way - but would they really stop a D40 w/ 18-200mm - I doubt it...but we'll see I guess.

 

Yeah, I can see that. But can you apply for credentials to shoot? I suppose you can't have everyone close to the action...