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So, I've read that you can't bring pro cameras into centeroo... (Or at all?) .. My concern is that although I'm not a professional photographer, my camera can definitely be classified as one (Nikon D80) (with two lenses)..
How have people gone about hiding them when trying to get in? What would your advice be? I have noticed dozens of slr photos so what's the scoop here?
A friend that I went with for a couple years is a photographer with a "pro camera". As I recall there was no problem taking it into the camping area. She didn't try to take it into Centeroo, partly because she just didn't want to have to worry about losing it.
Be sure keep it locked up in your car out of site when you don't have it with you. There's not a ton of theft at Bonnaroo but no need to tempt fate.
I helped my friend smuggle in his camera and lenses last year. We just put them under my tapestry in my backpack and security never looked that closely. Even on Sunday when he brought in his big ass telephoto lens, they just didn't dig at all in my bag. No one said anything to him about having them out in centeroo.
Post by plasticpepper on May 23, 2008 0:55:26 GMT -5
Well, if the camera is sort of borderline, you can just try to go through with it and if you get stopped, try another line. They're not going to actually take it away, they'd just tell you to bring it back to your campsite or whatever, so you can just try again and hope that the next person lets you in.
I'm planning on brining in a D60 without any crazy rediculous lenses. From what people have told me, I should be fine. If you look back a page or two, there's a thread about it.
Post by NothingButFlowers on May 23, 2008 9:19:55 GMT -5
In '06, saw a guy in the main stage area with a camera with a huge telephoto lens. I stopped him and asked if he had a press pass or anything, and he said, "No, I just put it in my bag and walked right in."
Of course, it definitely depends on the person whose gate you go through. Some are more thorough than others.
I'm bringing my D300 and a couple of lenses, not sure on a telephoto yet or not. Do they search pockets on your way in? I normally sneak it into shows by wearing cargo shorts with big pockets. It'll fit in them disassembled and I've never had a problem.
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