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Post by Mrs. Ferret on May 25, 2007 23:39:32 GMT -5
Hello, everyone. This will be my first time going to Bonnaroo, and I have a couple of questions I'm hoping you can help me with. The people at info@bonnaroo.com haven't been too helpful so far. It seems that if I ask the same question on 2 different days, I get different answers each time.
OK, my first thing is the canopy/shade tent situation. I do understand that the Bonnaroo website states that "pavilion tents are not permitted." I sent them an email asking them how big of a "canopy" I could bring, because I've seen a million pictures from last year's Bonnaroo, and everyone seems to have one. Their reply to me was "outdoor canopies and pavilion tents are not permitted at the festival."
My second question is about my camera. The Bonnaroo website says "no professional photography equipment (small hand held cameras without additional lenses are fine)" and "no video cameras of any kind." Please visit the site below to see what kind of camera I have. Won't it be OK?
Welcome! And I agree, I've used a HUGE graduation style tent the last two years for a nice chill spot and an escape from the sun... No problems at all, everyone has some sort of canopy and nobody mindes, one bit of advice though... Make sure you stake that puppy down or else it might end up a few states over, It happened last year lol.. Same with the camera bring it you shouldn't have any problems!!
The canopy is no problem man. They don't want to allow it because it is extra room taken up and if everyone doubled the space they got then there would be no room left. It really just depends on the space and working it out with your neighbors. If it takes tons of space then share it with your neighbors. The space issue is the reason that they don't allow it. Or at least put it on the list. But worse case is you bring it and don't use it. But I am sure it'll be fine. I have no idea on that camera. If it looks professional then they might not allow it in centeroo (where they check for that stuff before you go in the main event area). But who knows....if one person doesn't another might... But some advice. Don't bring that and just get a disposable or something you won't loose tons of money on if lost or ruined. Bonnaroo isn't really the place to bring expensive stuff like that unless your press or wanna worry about it 24/7. PLus if they don't allow it there is no where to lock that stuff up. You don't wanna keep valuables in your car....just in case. Not very many problems with stealing but you don't wanna risk it. Welcome and hope you have fun....scratch that....I know you'll have fun. Give yourself a break and leave the valuables at home and let loose.
Post by stallion pt. 2 on May 26, 2007 0:02:00 GMT -5
I think the camera would be OK. It doesn't look like it has a detacable lens, so I don't think it's considered professional. If security gives you greif about it, you can always take it back to the camp or try another line. They won't seize it or anything.
John: We don't even understand our own music Spider: It doesn't, does it matter whether we understand it? At least it'll give us . . . strength John: I know but maybe we could get into it more if we understood it
I just think it's easier for him if he just left it at home and took a cheaper one or something being his first roo and all. They have great pictures every year on the website and other sources anyway as well. Far closer and clearer than he'll get in the crowd. I wouldn't want to leave that at camp.
Post by weatherbill on May 26, 2007 0:36:43 GMT -5
oh....and don't just bring sandles......bring some serious hiking shoes.....you're gonna wanna get around and your feet will kill you if you're just bringign sandles
Post by bonnawoohoo on May 26, 2007 10:43:37 GMT -5
never had a problem with my cmaera, and I bring detachable lenses. I usually give the lense to my girl and take the camera. Once in a while they might check, but just try a different line if the find it. But just bury it in a t shirt and dance by the guy asking him a question or something--it's roo man. You'll see. Enjoy your first one.
And nobody at your camp will mind shade, tell the neighbors to come chill. Just stake it out properly. Hate the flying tent dodge!
Post by Mrs. Ferret on May 27, 2007 13:18:28 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone! OK, and about the camera, I really want to bring it so I can take some great pictures, but I've been debating it with myself because I don't want anything to happen to it. I realize that if I do bring it, I'm going to have to carry it with me wherever I go. I don't have any lenses to attach to it or anything.
The disposable cameras are great because they are smaller, you don't have to worry about them getting damaged, and you can even buy the waterproof kind, but my other camera has a 12x optical zoom, and I love that, so I don't know...
I know one of you has already stressed that I should bring a disposable instead. What does everyone else on here do about their camera situation? I know I'm going to want to take a zillion pictures!
if there is rain in the forecast... please buy some big rubber boots, rain pants, and a rain jacket at wal-mart. The comfort you will get from being this dry is crucial to your enjoyment. Especially if there is a deluge such as in '04 or like Coventry.
You'll have no trouble bringing that camera in to Centeroo. It's a really nice camera, but it's definetely NOT what would be considered professional. I've brought a pretty nice digital the last 2 years. If you want good pictures (especially at the shows), a disposable really doesn't cut it. Just keep it secured in your backpack/pocket when not in use. And use the wrist strap if it has one! Basically just be careful with it, but don't worry about it too much. You are gonna love Bonnaroo. I sometimes wish I could relive my first time...it's amazing. Godspeed.
Post by Mrs. Ferret on May 28, 2007 18:34:05 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone! I've now decided that I'm going to bring my camera, but with a smaller case, extra batteries, and another memory card. I'm also going to buy a newer, bigger canopy that my tent can go under, with extra room for sitting.
So what do you guys bring to carry your stuff around in during the day- a backpack, purse, or what? I used to have a really great backpack about a year ago until my car was broken into.
Post by strumntheguitar on May 28, 2007 18:36:10 GMT -5
So what do you guys bring to carry your stuff around in during the day- a backpack, purse, or what? I used to have a really great backpack about a year ago until my car was broken into.
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