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Last year they seemed much laxer about it than in years past...if this year is like last year I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. I didn't hear of anyone getting hassled over still cameras last year...video/camcorders are a different thing tho....
That is what they get pretty hard assed about....still photos they aren't too bad about...but video they can get nasty about....depends on who sees you...if it's just the hired hands yo might get away with it or just get told to take it back to camp...if any of the AC/PR peeps are around it might get taken for a bit....
I've got to do something... that little digital camera just isn't gonna cut it, this year. I'm tired of getting crappy videos at the shows I attend.
Any suggestions for something small, relatively inexpensive, and takes very good video with good audio, as well? Or should I get a good video device (HD digital cameras aren't too expensive) then an external mic or something?
I think I'm going to try and take my DSLR this year. Worst case scenario... I'll have the girlfriend take the camera body through one line and I'll take the lens through another. That way, if anyone tries to hassle one of us, we can say, "Oh poop... I forgot I had it. Don't worry though, I don't even have the body/lens."
There's just too many opportunities for great photos at 'roo...
Hmm... if that's the case, I might have to try taking my video camera in as well. I had it last year, but didn't take it to Centeroo since I was out in BFE. I didn't want to take the chance of having to turn around and go all the way back to leave it at camp once I got there.
Well, I've always been lucky and been close enough to go back to camp (though I've never had to.) If you are in BFE there may be some risk but from my experience (and I've brought a video camera to Roo '07 and '08) you'll be okay. I have have heard some say that they were turned back but even if they turn you away, I'd go back and get in another line and try again.
My friend Megan had her camcorder last year and no one ever said anything. I actually don't think they knew she had it because it was in a side pocket of her messenger bag that none of the peeps ever checked. It took some pretty good footage. I'm hoping that by my next Roo (in 2010) I'll one of those itty-bitty camcorders (A Handycam or something) that look like a regular still photo camera and fit just about anywhere.
Post by tommyboy7328 on Jan 8, 2009 12:16:55 GMT -5
I have looked at buying one of those flash video recorders that use sd cards to store your memory. They are pretty darn small and take both video and stills. I even saw a HD one at arget for like $200. all you have to doo is buy a couple of 2gig cards or biggter and there only like 20 bucks or so. the camera is even youtube ready.
I have looked at buying one of those flash video recorders that use sd cards to store your memory. They are pretty darn small and take both video and stills. I even saw a HD one at arget for like $200. all you have to doo is buy a couple of 2gig cards or biggter and there only like 20 bucks or so. the camera is even youtube ready.
The only problem with these (mainly the HD's last time I looked, anyway) is that a lot of them don't have stabilizers yet. So, if you're not almost perfectly still your video comes out looking like you have the shakes.
Post by dreamingtree on Jan 8, 2009 13:11:04 GMT -5
The rules say that you are not allowed to bring in "Professional" cameras, which I believe they mean to be ones with detachable lenses. Whether they actually follow the rules at the gates though is another matter.
This is my camera - not a DSLR but it is a pretty nice camera and I just kept it in my purse and had no issues with it getting dirty or dusty or anything.
I think some of it has to do with VIP v. GA. We were in VIP in '07, my wife had her camera (a flagrant abuse of the "rules") with her the whole time and no one said anything about it.
i brought my little digital camera last year. i just didnt take enough pictures. i'd forget. i would get distracted or to drunk or something, but this year i am going to take more pictures
