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Post by laserguided on Jun 6, 2009 17:33:52 GMT -5
I noticed on Bonnaroo.com they say they don't allow cameras with removable lenses. Last year I wanted to bring my Canon Rebel XTi (just a basic dig SLR) to take pictures but I hesitated because I saw that on the website. Then when I arrived at Bonnaroo I noticed plenty of people with cameras just like mine walking around and snapping shots. I just wonder what everyone thinks. Should I take the risk of bringing my $600 camera with me and try bringing it into Centeroo? I'd just hate to have it confiscated by security or something. I'm so tempted because it takes so much better pictures than my nutsy old point and shoot digital. What do you guys think? Is security really that tight on this matter? Experiences?
I noticed on Bonnaroo.com they say they don't allow cameras with removable lenses. Last year I wanted to bring my Canon Rebel XTi (just a basic dig SLR) to take pictures but I hesitated because I saw that on the website. Then when I arrived at Bonnaroo I noticed plenty of people with cameras just like mine walking around and snapping shots. I just wonder what everyone thinks. Should I take the risk of bringing my $600 camera with me and try bringing it into Centeroo? I'd just hate to have it confiscated by security or something. I'm so tempted because it takes so much better pictures than my nutsy old point and shoot digital. What do you guys think? Is security really that tight on this matter? Experiences?
They won't take your camera, they just won't let you in with it. Then you have to walk back to your camp with your camera, or try another line. The people searching bags at the gate are volunteers and it is totally random. Look for a line that is moving fast, and get in it
Post by laserguided on Jun 6, 2009 20:09:17 GMT -5
I was just thinking about wearing it around me and just pretending like there is nothing wrong with it. Because a camera isn't really a weapon, illegal substances or alcohol. That's what they are mainly looking for. How are they really gonna notice it if you don't make it noticeable. They are looking for other things.
i got in last year with a camcorder. they found it at the gate, but the person just told me "make sure it stays in your backpack the whole time". five minutes after getting in i was getting awesome footage
im bringing my D60 and 2 lenses. one is a 50mm non zoom so its tiny. i think im gonna maybe just leave that one on the body and walk around with it on me because then it looks like a sorta-normal camera. the other lens is small enough to hide in the bottom of my bag or in a cargo pocket.
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Post by plasticpepper on Jun 7, 2009 16:01:04 GMT -5
Yeah, bring it. You don't need to worry about security - they're definitely not going to confiscate it or anything, I don't think they could do that anyway (legally) but even if they could they're not jerks and they wouldn't. The worst that'll happen is they'll tell you you can't bring it in and you can just go to a different line and keep trying until someone lets you go.
The only slight thing to worry about is that you are carrying around a very expensive camera in a place with like 80,000 people, not to mention rain and mud and everything else that can happen. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone having anything stolen while they were carrying it at Roo (all you hear is the occasional tent-burglary), it's generally quite safe, but it's still something to be aware of. And make sure your bag or whatever is going to keep at least some water off of it if it starts to rain or anything.
i got in last year with a camcorder. they found it at the gate, but the person just told me "make sure it stays in your backpack the whole time". five minutes after getting in i was getting awesome footage
Strange because I've taken my camcorder into Centeroo all the time. Last year I was even filming as I entered and no one said a word.
i got in last year with a camcorder. they found it at the gate, but the person just told me "make sure it stays in your backpack the whole time". five minutes after getting in i was getting awesome footage
Strange because I've taken my camcorder into Centeroo all the time. Last year I was even filming as I entered and no one said a word.
It all depends on who is searching you. Last year, they wouldn't even let me take my glow sticks in, let alone a DSLR camera.
Be aware of the other issue, which is dust. I still don't think I have all of the dust out of my Nikon D50 that I've taken a couple of years.
It's sort of like bringing in a chair: there are times when you're so happy you have it and others when you'd give anything to be able to leave it somewhere for awhile.
Be aware of the other issue, which is dust. I still don't think I have all of the dust out of my Nikon D50 that I've taken a couple of years.
It's sort of like bringing in a chair: there are times when you're so happy you have it and others when you'd give anything to be able to leave it somewhere for awhile.
Yeah, I would definitely keep lens changes to a bare minimum. I'll have a fancy 70-200mm lens so I shouldn't have to change unless I'm really close and need to go wider. But not everyone has the luxury of a telephoto zoom lens.
If you do decide to change lenses, uncap your replacement lens first, then unscrew the lens you're using from the body and immediately swap the two. The less time your body is exposed, the better.
