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I'm heading down to roo for the first time this year and I had a question that the official website could not possibly be more hazy on. What's the deal with cameras?? I hardly go anywhere without my d60 and cant imagine not documenting this incredible experience at all. I have come to understand that the rule is no "professional" cameras(meaning anything with a detachable lens). Of course, even with no restrictions I would be a little hesitant about bringing my baby down with me, but I wanted to see what anyone else's experiences were with regards to this issue. If you do bring a camera, what kind? If I don't end up bringing my normal cam, i at least want something with a viewfinder and that has the ability to adjust basic settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO...) At this point I would even consider taking a film cam so as not to worry about losing/breaking something expensive. What have your past years photographing roo taught you? how do they react to a "professional" camera if you do have one? any past experiences or advice you can provide would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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I understand that you want to bring it and I know many people do bring theirs. I am just cautioning you that the risk of damaging a couple thousand dollars worth of camera equipment might not be worth it.
This is stated in the Bonnaroo "What not to Bring" " No Professional Photography Equipment (small hand held cameras without additional lenses are fine)"
For us it's not worth taking the risk taking it (40D) into Centeroo. From years past the chance of getting the sensor and lenses dirty due to the dust, dirt and other people being careless are not worth it. Especially in 2006. it was really bad. My Wife has a Canon 40D with five lenses as her primary camera. Instead she will use her Canon Power Shot S5IS or the SD880IS. With the S5 she can get just as creative then with the 40D. We are going into NYC to have it cleaned in May, we get this done every 5,000 shots. I use a Canon G10.
Again you might want to think about a backup camera.
Post by questionablesanity on Apr 28, 2010 10:01:22 GMT -5
Last year, I took my D60 without problem. I never had any problems keeping it clean. I only took it with me during the day because I didn't imbibe too much during the day. Night time was a different story. I have considered bringing my D300 this year but I have yet to decide. I will tell you one thing....it's a pain in the ass carrying it around all day and worrying about it. I want to be a little freer this year and not take so much crap into Centeroo. I am actually picking up a Panasonic zs5 (point and shoot) today specifically for Hangout and Roo. I wanted something small enough to fit in a pocket and that shot HD video. I considered the Panasonic fz35 but it was bigger than I wanted. Your Nikon will hold up fine in the Roo conditions. If you get a back up, look at the Panasonics. I've researched them quite a bit and they seem to be on top of everyone right now in the point and shoot department.
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Post by hexidecimal on Apr 28, 2010 10:09:57 GMT -5
We took our Rebel XT the first year and had no issues keeping it clean. However it was nerve racking thinking about getting it stolen, bumped or broken. We left it the second year. Don't know if my wife will be taking it this year though.
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When I talk about keeping the camera free from dirt and dust I do not mean the exterior of the body and lens. I am talking about the image sensor. I do not know how many of you have experienced dust on the sensor but it is not that easy to clean. Obviously you are more prone to dust on a DSLR because of the changing of lenses.
With everything in the Kata HB-207 it is pretty rain proof with the rain cover on the pack. We also carry a couple of heavy freezer zip lock bags for all the equipment.
I brought a D60 last year and had no issues with security/keeping it clean. If only I had charged the battery before I left... Even had a couple of lenses with me, nothing too crazy, but something that could at least zoom a decent distance.
Last year, I took my D60 without problem. I never had any problems keeping it clean. I only took it with me during the day because I didn't imbibe too much during the day. Night time was a different story. I have considered bringing my D300 this year but I have yet to decide. I will tell you one thing....it's a pain in the ass carrying it around all day and worrying about it. I want to be a little freer this year and not take so much crap into Centeroo. I am actually picking up a Panasonic zs5 (point and shoot) today specifically for Hangout and Roo. I wanted something small enough to fit in a pocket and that shot HD video. I considered the Panasonic fz35 but it was bigger than I wanted. Your Nikon will hold up fine in the Roo conditions. If you get a back up, look at the Panasonics. I've researched them quite a bit and they seem to be on top of everyone right now in the point and shoot department.
I have been looking at the Panasonic Zs5 (or the FH22) but haven't done that much research yet. Do you know if you can use regular batterys as well as the lithium ion that it normally has. This is major selling point for me since power to charge things is hard to come by on the farm.
Last year, I took my D60 without problem. I never had any problems keeping it clean. I only took it with me during the day because I didn't imbibe too much during the day. Night time was a different story. I have considered bringing my D300 this year but I have yet to decide. I will tell you one thing....it's a pain in the ass carrying it around all day and worrying about it. I want to be a little freer this year and not take so much crap into Centeroo. I am actually picking up a Panasonic zs5 (point and shoot) today specifically for Hangout and Roo. I wanted something small enough to fit in a pocket and that shot HD video. I considered the Panasonic fz35 but it was bigger than I wanted. Your Nikon will hold up fine in the Roo conditions. If you get a back up, look at the Panasonics. I've researched them quite a bit and they seem to be on top of everyone right now in the point and shoot department.
I have been looking at the Panasonic Zs5 (or the FH22) but haven't done that much research yet. Do you know if you can use regular batterys as well as the lithium ion that it normally has. This is major selling point for me since power to charge things is hard to come by on the farm.
Well, I bought it last night. It seems like a great little camera. Shoots great video, but I haven't listened to the audio yet. It's got a great wide angle (25mm) lens that has a 12x optical zoom. Im not sure what the digital zoom increases that to. Maybe 48x, not sure and it wouldn't look good so I just turned it off. It's on sale right now at Best Buy for $250. I talked to a guy in the camera shop yesterday while renting a lens for another camera and he said that Panasonic was the best bang for the buck comparing it to Nikon and Canon. It does not use regular batteries though. I'd just buy an inverter or find an outlet in one of the tents.
As far as dust on the image sensor, I could see where that would be a problem in a dust storm. I can't see having problems unless it is Dustaroo again. If the pros can do it many times a day, then the average consumer should have no problem.
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Post by Guiitar Man on May 2, 2010 21:54:10 GMT -5
I just bit the bullet and purchased a Panasonic ZS5 from BestBuy.com. It's backordered but they have one at a store an hour away so I'll be making the drive after work tomorrow to pick it up!
If anyone else is interested, BestBuy.com is giving a free 4GB memory card with purchase of the ZS5, which is currently on sale for $239.99 (and other select cameras).
I used the 2 camera approach last time and it worked well. I brought a Nikon D40, but only brought it out for a few hours to play photog for a while. The rest of the time I kept my point and shoot in the pocket. I'll do that again this year.
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Packin a waterproof camcorder.. I literally watched almost every single Bonnaroo vid on youtube (with a DEATHLY slow internet connection) and couldn't find any extremely awesome ones. So maybe I can give a little back with a memorable little film.
I remember the year Tool was there they weren't letting cameras in that day. I had a cheapy point and shoot and was told I had to take it back to camp (but wiggled it through the fence to a friend who already went through the gates). Would have been impossible to do if I had a bigger camera.
Second year, my nicer (but still point and shoot) camera hardly survived. It was dropped, knocked from my hands by people, sat on by strangers, got dirt in it, etc. It never worked the same again.
I remember the year Tool was there they weren't letting cameras in that day. I had a cheapy point and shoot and was told I had to take it back to camp (but wiggled it through the fence to a friend who already went through the gates). Would have been impossible to do if I had a bigger camera.
Second year, my nicer (but still point and shoot) camera hardly survived. It was dropped, knocked from my hands by people, sat on by strangers, got dirt in it, etc. It never worked the same again.
Um, hello - that first story was me, not you. I passed the camera to you. Don't steal my stories.
Anyway. That camera is the one I still use and will be bringing this year. It's not the best, but it works just fine.
I remember the year Tool was there they weren't letting cameras in that day. I had a cheapy point and shoot and was told I had to take it back to camp (but wiggled it through the fence to a friend who already went through the gates). Would have been impossible to do if I had a bigger camera.
Second year, my nicer (but still point and shoot) camera hardly survived. It was dropped, knocked from my hands by people, sat on by strangers, got dirt in it, etc. It never worked the same again.
Um, hello - that first story was me, not you. I passed the camera to you. Don't steal my stories.
Anyway. That camera is the one I still use and will be bringing this year. It's not the best, but it works just fine.
Post by flymordecai on May 29, 2010 20:59:04 GMT -5
^solid question, been wondering the same. My little brother's point and shoot Kodak took some really solid sounding videos of Stephen Marley. I'll find out which model it is next time I go home, but in the meantime maybe someone will give a better recommendation...
i had the same question about a month ago, i ended up getting a press pass so i dont have to worry about this anymore
but the general rule ive heard is as long as its a midrange slr (d40, d60, d5000 up to the d90) its fine, their not to bulkie and security doesnt have a problem with them. Just make sure to not carry around any spare lenses and also have something waterproof to put it in if it rains.
I am bringing my Olympus E-PL1 pen camera this year. It looks point and shoot enough with the kit lens to pass security and I will keep a 40-150mm lens in my bag until we are actually in Centeroo. I have been so impressed with the HD video (and with the photos too)I have been getting out of it that I purchased the microphone adapter and a decent shotgun mic just for Bonnaroo footage. 1st year that I am bringing something more than a mid-range point and shoot and I am very excited about it.
I've lurked around long enough.... The one regret I have from my first roo in '07 was that I didn't take a camera. I just ordered a Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1. It records video in HD, it's waterproof, and has a 30x optical zoom. I'm by no means an experienced photographer/videographer, but I thought it was a good deal. I watched just about every video I could find that was filmed with this camcorder, and was impressed w/ quality and sound...
One of my biggest regrets from past fests is taping. Rather than fully enjoying the moment; I also concerned myself with keeping my camera still. As well as panning to different areas. I plan on taping nothing this year.
I know this is a stretch, but I lost my new camera last weekend (thankfully it was only worth like $100) but...I had 2 memory cards with it and an extra battery and I don't have money or time (I usually buy cheap from ebay) to buy more for my older, crappy, back-up camera that only has 1 memory card and uses AA batteries... The batteries I can deal with, but I'm gonna have little space for pictures. Either I find someone with a camera they don't want...or...I buy a few disposable cameras for daytime shots.
If anyone has a point and shoot they don't want or extra XD cards, etc... help me out!! I LOVE taking pictures. It helps me remember events better... and show off! lol!
UPDATE: I got the same version on ebay just now (so my dad who bought it will never know, haha). if it gets here by Roo time, I'll be AMAZED! but i doubt it...
if anyone has sd cards sittin around they dont use, let me know! i could use some! it only comes with 1gb. current backup uses xd though and i dont think 1gb's gonna be enough. donations for those welcome too!
Post by beaucaldwell on Jun 3, 2010 18:53:51 GMT -5
people will tell you they get there d200 or 40d in with a full tele no problem but i have yet to see this... last year day after day at both entrances i tried to get mine in with just my wide angle and nothing else and they wouldnt... i tried at many points throughout the day so it was with different ppl.
My advice is to bring it for the campgrounds cause it will be usefull there but to bring a point and shoot for centerloo. that way you dont worry about damaging it as much, its less of a hassle, and you dont have to worry about getting turned back and having to walk back to wherever it is you are camped just to drop it off and return to centerloo... its just not worth it.
Post by AgainstNunes! on Jun 3, 2010 21:44:52 GMT -5
Just purchased a Nikon D90 and a Nikkor 10.5mm Fisheye lens. Boy did that put a dent in my pocket. Estimated arrival--- Tuesday or Wednesday. I figured if I was spending 1700+ I should just go ahead and get the Black Keys new album on vinyl. What's another 25 anyway?
So no to bringing in an additional lens? I guess I will have to take turns with the 18-105 and the 10.5 fisheye...
I heard the Nikons aren't very good with shooting HD video... the Canons are where it's at for recording.
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