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I've read over the guidelines outlined on bonnaroo.com, but I thought I'd check here just for some clarification and to see what other people's experiences have been like.
I just recently got a new camera, a Nikon D60, and I'm hoping I won't get hassled by security over it. It's a digital SLR with changable lenses, which is typically a no-go for concerts. It's by no means a professional camera, it's just a step up from a regular point and shoot handheld. The lens I'll have on it isn't anything rediculous, no telephoto or anything, it's just a standard all-purpose lens. I'm also not bringing in any extra lenses or equipment.
So yeah, how strict are they on cameras?
I'll see if I can find some pictures of this thing with the lens I'm using.
I think you'll be cool, i saw cameras similar to that all over last year. I bought a video camera (it burns mini dvds) around christmas and that has 120x digital zoom, but no additional lenses. I saw camcorders all over last year too, but I'm still a little worried centeroo gate security might give me shit. I'd hate to lost my $500 investment. Do you have any experience on taking a camcorder in? I wouldn't be worried except for Metallica playing. I'm not a metallica hater by any means but i'm not sure what their current stance is on taping shows (not that I'd necessarily be taping them anyway). Whew, that was a long post, sorry of I gave anyone eye strain!
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I think you'll be cool, i saw cameras similar to that all over last year. I bought a video camera (it burns mini dvds) around christmas and that has 120x digital zoom, but no additional lenses. I saw camcorders all over last year too, but I'm still a little worried centeroo gate security might give me poop. I'd hate to lost my $500 investment. Do you have any experience on taking a camcorder in? I wouldn't be worried except for Metallica playing. I'm not a metallica hater by any means but i'm not sure what their current stance is on taping shows (not that I'd necessarily be taping them anyway). Whew, that was a long post, sorry of I gave anyone eye strain!
They're not gonna take your camera away. At worst they'll tell you you can't take it in, at which point you can turn around and get in a different line. Chances are you'll make it through on the second try with a different security person.
This is the camera and lens. I can't imagine this would cause too many problems.
how do u like this camera?
Im thinking to splurge on a camera before I go (Just recieved my very nice government check ;D) and this looks like the type of camera im looking for....
This is the camera and lens. I can't imagine this would cause too many problems.
how do u like this camera?
Im thinking to splurge on a camera before I go (Just recieved my very nice government check ;D) and this looks like the type of camera im looking for....
It's been really good to me so far. I'm by no means an experienced photographer and this camera was incredibly easy to figure out. I haven't had a chance to try it out at any concerts, but a friend of mine has a D40 and they say it works great for shows. It's light weight and has a really long battery life, so that should make everything easier at Bonnaroo.
i have a d-40 and am still thinking about taking it but i also have a kodak that takes good pics and i wouldnt mind as much if something happened to it so thats probably the choice for me.
I'm going to take my camera and hopefully get some good pics. Sadly, when I was at Roger Waters last weekend, I took some pics of all the people we were with while it was still daylight but by the time I remembered to take some pics of the show it was dark outside so I couldn't really see what I was doing and I was too effed up to make the camera take pics in the dark. I couldn't figure out how to turn the flash on or hit the right setting buttons...good time though.
Post by lordrockinhood on May 12, 2008 14:18:50 GMT -5
I agree with the rest in that I doubt you'll be hassled, and if you are, just get on another line like JD said... but, technically, the D60 is considered to be a professioal SLR camera *edit* albeit, a very user friendly consumer level one*
Post by lordrockinhood on May 12, 2008 15:47:27 GMT -5
Hey... the N60 does sound like a camera specifically designed for roo, huh?
"To combat the dust that can be introduced into the camera body when changing lenses, , the D60 includes an integrated dust reduction system. Nikon’s exclusive Airflow Control System channels dust out of the image path and a vibrating, self-cleaning sensor unit shakes off any remaining dust from the camera’s optics."
I agree with the rest in that I doubt you'll be hassled, and if you are, just get on another line like JD said... but, technically, the D60 is considered to be a professioal SLR camera *edit* albeit, a very user friendly consumer level one*
That's more or less what I was thinking. I have a feeling they're more concerned about the lenses people might be bringing in than the camera itself.
Hey... the N60 does sound like a camera specifically designed for roo, huh?
"To combat the dust that can be introduced into the camera body when changing lenses, , the D60 includes an integrated dust reduction system. Nikon’s exclusive Airflow Control System channels dust out of the image path and a vibrating, self-cleaning sensor unit shakes off any remaining dust from the camera’s optics."
Yeah, it has a few features that seem very festival friendly. The vibration reduction on the lens that came with the camera works great. It also has a pretty good shutter speed and ISO noise reduction, which I imagine is going to be nice for taking pictures at night.
Post by antsmarchn on May 13, 2008 12:47:10 GMT -5
There are always plenty of people with DSLRs at centeroo. Most of the security doesnt care, although you do have a few a little too obsessed with their rent-a-cop gig.
I agree with the rest in that I doubt you'll be hassled, and if you are, just get on another line like JD said... but, technically, the D60 is considered to be a professioal SLR camera *edit* albeit, a very user friendly consumer level one*
That's more or less what I was thinking. I have a feeling they're more concerned about the lenses people might be bringing in than the camera itself.
Hey... the N60 does sound like a camera specifically designed for roo, huh?
"To combat the dust that can be introduced into the camera body when changing lenses, , the D60 includes an integrated dust reduction system. Nikon’s exclusive Airflow Control System channels dust out of the image path and a vibrating, self-cleaning sensor unit shakes off any remaining dust from the camera’s optics."
Yeah, it has a few features that seem very festival friendly. The vibration reduction on the lens that came with the camera works great. It also has a pretty good shutter speed and ISO noise reduction, which I imagine is going to be nice for taking pictures at night.
what are you going to do with the camera when you aren't using it? i really do like the d40 im just concerned about carrying it around or it fitting in my bag.....i just don't want to be lugging it around all day and be uncomfortable..
I bought a hybrid camcorder with a 8 gig hard drive and a mini-DVD recorder. The thing I like best about it is you can burn DVD's right off the hard drive. So you can make copies right there at Bonnaroo.
I'll likely use it in camp and maybe for specific shows but mostly take my digital still camera into Centeroo.
I bought a hybrid camcorder with a 8 gig hard drive and a mini-DVD recorder. The thing I like best about it is you can burn DVD's right off the hard drive. So you can make copies right there at Bonnaroo.
I'll likely use it in camp and maybe for specific shows but mostly take my digital still camera into Centeroo.
A friend of miine has one of those. It really comes in handy when you don't have access to computer for a while but lots of stuff you want to record.
That's more or less what I was thinking. I have a feeling they're more concerned about the lenses people might be bringing in than the camera itself.
Yeah, it has a few features that seem very festival friendly. The vibration reduction on the lens that came with the camera works great. It also has a pretty good shutter speed and ISO noise reduction, which I imagine is going to be nice for taking pictures at night.
what are you going to do with the camera when you aren't using it? i really do like the d40 im just concerned about carrying it around or it fitting in my bag.....i just don't want to be lugging it around all day and be uncomfortable..
The camera isn't all that big and is built pretty solidly, so I wouldn't be too concerned about carrying it in a backpack. With the lens on, it's a little akwardly shaped, but I would suggest taking the lens off if your putting it in a bag, anyway. There's caps for all the ends, so you don't have to worry about scratched lenses. I'll be wrapping up the lens and the body with a small towel or something just so they have a bit of padding.
You could also get a bag through Nikon that's made for the camera, but another bag to carry is sort of a pain.
The camera does come with a good neck strap. It's nice and wide, so you don't have this little tiny thing digging into your skin. It's got some padding on it, too, which makes it more comfortable.
Overall, I don't think it would be all that akward to carry around. Hope that helps.
Post by rideincircles on May 13, 2008 19:08:44 GMT -5
I brang a regular digital camera last year, and i did get hassled by the same security guard a couple of times for taping the police from the front row, but no big deal. Some security people wont care at all, some will enforce the rules.
I bought a hybrid camcorder with a 8 gig hard drive and a mini-DVD recorder. The thing I like best about it is you can burn DVD's right off the hard drive. So you can make copies right there at Bonnaroo.
I'll likely use it in camp and maybe for specific shows but mostly take my digital still camera into Centeroo.
A friend of miine has one of those. It really comes in handy when you don't have access to computer for a while but lots of stuff you want to record.
what are you going to do with the camera when you aren't using it? i really do like the d40 im just concerned about carrying it around or it fitting in my bag.....i just don't want to be lugging it around all day and be uncomfortable..
The camera isn't all that big and is built pretty solidly, so I wouldn't be too concerned about carrying it in a backpack. With the lens on, it's a little akwardly shaped, but I would suggest taking the lens off if your putting it in a bag, anyway. There's caps for all the ends, so you don't have to worry about scratched lenses. I'll be wrapping up the lens and the body with a small towel or something just so they have a bit of padding.
You could also get a bag through Nikon that's made for the camera, but another bag to carry is sort of a pain.
The camera does come with a good neck strap. It's nice and wide, so you don't have this little tiny thing digging into your skin. It's got some padding on it, too, which makes it more comfortable.
Overall, I don't think it would be all that akward to carry around. Hope that helps.
yes it does thank you i think i will have to get the D40 now ;D
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