Concert prohibition of "professional lenses"....
Aug 8, 2019 07:47:26 #
jcboy3 wrote:
This web site can help you figure this out:
http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm
Use the Dimensional Field of View Calculator to see that your images will range from 30x45 feet to 45x68 feet. People will be pretty small in the image, but you will likely capture the full stage.
http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm
Use the Dimensional Field of View Calculator to see that your images will range from 30x45 feet to 45x68 feet. People will be pretty small in the image, but you will likely capture the full stage.
Thanks jc, the venue just says nothing longer than 6 inches, so I know my P900 won't pass.
Aug 8, 2019 07:49:19 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
byjoe wrote:
At Oklahoma State it is 3”.
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Aug 8, 2019 07:49:37 #
There are several reasons for not allowing "professional Lenses" at concerts. The artists try to contain media exposure as much as possible. They prefer to have "professionally shot images put on social media, that make them look their best and usually the artist picks the photos that are being published. They prefer to only have the first three songs, or the first 10 minutes, photographed. This keeps the "sweaty pictures" from being published. They do, however allow some media coverage if applied for in advance and their agents or representative will meet with media photogs to discuss what can and can't be photographed. I've had artist's representatives follow me around at a concert and tell me which photos I can take and then my time was up, they escort you out to make sure you aren't taking more photos. I once waited for 2 hours to shoot a Blake Sheldon Concert (with permission) only to be told right before he went on stage, that he changed his mind and didn't want any photos taken. :(
Aug 8, 2019 08:10:09 #
Interesting lucky I can still bring in my nikon d750 with the 200-500 mm lens with no problem to citi field and Yankees stadium. No back packs at citified so they are making it harder. Btw I know necessary but the netting doesn’t help with that photos
Aug 8, 2019 08:29:27 #
Any lenses that can be removed or attached to the camera body. That's why I purchased the Panisonic Lumix for my concerts, it's long lense and the ability to shoot in dark settings is great for concerts.
Aug 8, 2019 08:31:52 #
You can contact the artist or venue and request a photog pass, but I think you have to be associated with a photog company.
Aug 8, 2019 09:04:26 #
PHRubin wrote:
I wish that was the rule where I will be going. They say no electronic devices of any kind. Then they blame contract requirements of the artists. I don't know any artists that object to photos.
Haha! You are correct...we were on a cruise in January, the Cruise Director introducing the show cautioned the audience that “no photography or video of any kind was permitted”. Then the performers came out and said, “Take as many pictures as you want and be sure to tag me on my social media!”
Aug 8, 2019 09:35:26 #
saxman71 wrote:
Frankly, I would be annoyed if I spent a ton of money for a concert ticket and the person sitting next to me spent the whole time taking photos with a long lens attached to a DSLR. I actually think this rule makes sense.
I get just as annoyed with the iPad crowd. When the iPad comes out to catch stills or video, I see no difference.
Aug 8, 2019 09:42:38 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
gotr wrote:
...netting doesn’t help...
Use manual focus. (Works reasonably well through chain-link fencing at my grandsons baseball games.)
Aug 8, 2019 10:06:12 #
aphelps
Loc: Central Ohio
PHRubin wrote:
I wish that was the rule where I will be going. They say no electronic devices of any kind. Then they blame contract requirements of the artists. I don't know any artists that object to photos.
Most performers find flashes too distracting which I can certainly understand.
Aug 8, 2019 10:13:19 #
jcboy3 wrote:
I didn't ignore the OP. Go back and read the thread.
But the real answer to taking photos at events is to get permission to do so.
The key phrase in the OP post is "unauthorized persons". You want to take pictures, become an "authorized person". I do that for a lot of events. And that let's me bring pretty much whatever gear I think I need.
Otherwise, my advice is leave the camera at home and enjoy the show.
But the real answer to taking photos at events is to get permission to do so.
The key phrase in the OP post is "unauthorized persons". You want to take pictures, become an "authorized person". I do that for a lot of events. And that let's me bring pretty much whatever gear I think I need.
Otherwise, my advice is leave the camera at home and enjoy the show.
Aug 8, 2019 10:19:10 #
Martino wrote:
You know what a professional lens is. It’s any le... (show quote)
Errrr, you realize professional means someone doing photography for a living, not a film student or well to do hobbyist with cash to spend on high end equipment. Glad I had my fling years ago photographing concerts while being invited to do so for the artist or promoter and not even having to pay to get in. Now since fewer CDs or LPs are sold the music business is getting greedy in other ways, nickle and dime fans.
Aug 8, 2019 10:26:21 #
srt101fan wrote:
Guidance for a recent outdoor concert included: "Please note all flash photography, video recording and use of professional lenses by unauthorized persons is prohibited".
Can someone please tell me what a "professional" lens is?
Thank you in advance.
Can someone please tell me what a "professional" lens is?
Thank you in advance.
No flash photography is a given. Doing so is plain rude to the performer. I guess back in the day when I'd photograph bands from the stage with a 35mm lens on a SLR camera that was not a 6" or longer professional lens. It is neat photographing a guitar or keyboard player from 2 or 3 feet away!
Aug 8, 2019 10:27:37 #
I can say nothing about the definition of a professional lens but here in Miami, in many public places, as soon as I set my tripod I have a security guard by my side saying that professional photographers are not allowed.
Aug 8, 2019 10:30:02 #
Usually means an interchangeable lens. Our local venue also states lenses have to be less than 2". Our Canon G3 is a little over 2". I think you could get one of the Sony 1" with the 200mm zoom in.
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