911 Memorial
Jan 27, 2012 18:23:46 #
Has anyone here been to the 911 Memorial in NYC? They say no "professional" cameras are allowed whatever that means in this day and age. I was wondering if any of you had visited the site with a DSLR. I am going tomorrow Saturday the 28th and was wondering how much of a hassle I would get with my E-30 and 12-60 lens
Jan 27, 2012 18:56:33 #
Vanderpix wrote:
Has anyone here been to the 911 Memorial in NYC? They say no "professional" cameras are allowed whatever that means in this day and age. I was wondering if any of you had visited the site with a DSLR. I am going tomorrow Saturday the 28th and was wondering how much of a hassle I would get with my E-30 and 12-60 lens
Why don't you just follow the rules?
Jan 27, 2012 19:03:08 #
Because I am not sure what the rules are. I am just wondering if there is a ban on DSLR cameras before I go down there. They say no "professional" cameras, but as I said what do they mean by that?
Jan 27, 2012 19:04:59 #
I hate when they say that. Any camera with a detachable lens is considered pro. They don't realise the P & Shoots have pretty good zooms on some of them and take great pictures.
Vanderpix wrote:
Has anyone here been to the 911 Memorial in NYC? They say no "professional" cameras are allowed whatever that means in this day and age. I was wondering if any of you had visited the site with a DSLR. I am going tomorrow Saturday the 28th and was wondering how much of a hassle I would get with my E-30 and 12-60 lens
Jan 27, 2012 19:07:56 #
Not to mention all those new mirrorless cameras and as i understand it the latest I-Phone has a pretty good camera in it. Oy
Jan 27, 2012 19:23:15 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
Vanderpix wrote:
Has anyone here been to the 911 Memorial in NYC? They say no "professional" cameras are allowed whatever that means in this day and age. I was wondering if any of you had visited the site with a DSLR. I am going tomorrow Saturday the 28th and was wondering how much of a hassle I would get with my E-30 and 12-60 lens
I haven't been there but here's the Memorial site.
http://www.911memorial.org/
Jan 27, 2012 19:29:55 #
Vanderpix wrote:
Because I am not sure what the rules are. I am just wondering if there is a ban on DSLR cameras before I go down there. They say no "professional" cameras, but as I said what do they mean by that?
Sorry... I guess I misunderstood the question. It sounded like you were wondering if they enforced the rules. Regardless what kind of feedback you get here, they still reserve the right to restrict any type of camera (cellphone, P&S, etc.), so be prepared.
Jan 27, 2012 19:34:46 #
Your E-30 is 4/3 format, far from "professional". If you are questioned, respectfully inform them that the sensor in your camera is the size of your fingernail, which is about a 1/3 the size of 35-mm film.
Jan 27, 2012 19:37:14 #
Ive been there....be respectful. Dont pull out a tripod or lay your equipment down on the fountain stone and you will be fine.
Jan 27, 2012 21:34:07 #
Sorry... I guess I misunderstood the question. It sounded like you were wondering if they enforced the rules. Regardless what kind of feedback you get here, they still reserve the right to restrict any type of camera (cellphone, P&S, etc.), so be prepared.[/quote]
Be prepared, the motto of the Boy Scouts. Yes I intend to be layed back and calm and if I am not let in c'est la vie.
Be prepared, the motto of the Boy Scouts. Yes I intend to be layed back and calm and if I am not let in c'est la vie.
Jan 27, 2012 21:35:18 #
Jan 27, 2012 21:37:48 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Your E-30 is 4/3 format, far from "professional". If you are questioned, respectfully inform them that the sensor in your camera is the size of your fingernail, which is about a 1/3 the size of 35-mm film.
I know that and you know that, but when a rent-a-cop sees anything larger then a point and shoot there is tendency to think it is professional. I'll just be very layed back and we'll see what happens
Jan 28, 2012 05:47:46 #
Vanderpix wrote:
Has anyone here been to the 911 Memorial in NYC? They say no "professional" cameras are allowed whatever that means in this day and age. I was wondering if any of you had visited the site with a DSLR. I am going tomorrow Saturday the 28th and was wondering how much of a hassle I would get with my E-30 and 12-60 lens
If you are worried contact them before hand and get permission. Just don't bring a tripod or monopod those two things are considered professional equipment by many. I still can not visit the site, I was a scuba instructor for the FDNY and trained men in the squads and rescue units how to dive. 23 of the finest men I have ever known died on 9-11, right now I have tears in my eyes writing this. I did not dive for two years, I just could not look at my gear, and it is the main reason I am a fashion photographer now.
George
George
Jan 28, 2012 08:11:18 #
Jan 28, 2012 08:44:34 #
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