Pearl Harbor - Camera Restriction
Feb 10, 2014 10:09:54 #
My wife and I will be going to Hawaii this Fall and will of course be visiting Pearl Harbor. Unlike the last time I was there, 1969, there are now restrictions when visiting the memorials. No bags or backpacks allowed. No problem. I figured I would choose the lens I want to use and leave everything else locked in the trunk of the rental car. Then I saw the restriction against "Large Cameras". Pretty ridiculous, in my opinion. If they are that concerned why don't they just install x-ray scanners like in the airports? Anyway, does anyone know from experience what their definition of a "Large Camera" is? I could call but most likely the answer I will get will be "We'll inspect it when you get here". I would like to get photos inside the Missouri but would hate to find out that my 70D and Speedlite flash constitute a "Large Camera".
Feb 10, 2014 10:13:15 #
I bet that restriction was put in place EXACTLY for DSLRs of ANY size and shape.... :x
Feb 10, 2014 10:27:56 #
LFingar wrote:
My wife and I will be going to Hawaii this Fall an... (show quote)
Might as well give them a call and find out. You can let the rest of us know what you find out. Hope they don't exclude your camera though.
Feb 10, 2014 10:30:33 #
Buy yourself a smaller mirrorless camera to get around that restriction...
Feb 10, 2014 10:34:54 #
LFingar wrote:
My wife and I will be going to Hawaii this Fall an... (show quote)
it seems camera and camcorders are allowed.
https://www.pearlharboroahu.com/disclaimers_info.htm
Feb 10, 2014 10:40:59 #
Feb 10, 2014 10:54:50 #
steve03 wrote:
it seems camera and camcorders are allowed.
https://www.pearlharboroahu.com/disclaimers_info.htm
https://www.pearlharboroahu.com/disclaimers_info.htm
Take off the "s" in the link to make it hot...
http://www.pearlharboroahu.com/disclaimers_info.htm
;)
Feb 10, 2014 10:55:54 #
steve03 wrote:
it seems camera and camcorders are allowed.
https://www.pearlharboroahu.com/disclaimers_info.htm
https://www.pearlharboroahu.com/disclaimers_info.htm
I was on the same site and I understand that cameras and camcorders are allowed, but someplace on the site it was definitely stated that no large cameras were permitted. I don't know if they mean large as in commercial video cameras or large as in DSLRs. It would seem pretty silly, but we have all seen the gov't do even sillier things. I was hoping to hear from someone who had been there with a DSLR and what their experience was.
Thanks for your effort.
Feb 10, 2014 11:02:11 #
CHOLLY wrote:
did not see that thanks
Feb 10, 2014 11:23:04 #
I was there in 2012 with a D3100, no problems.
Also, while in Hawaii, I highly recommend climbing walls that you are not supposed to climb.
Also, while in Hawaii, I highly recommend climbing walls that you are not supposed to climb.
Feb 10, 2014 11:34:57 #
IR Jim wrote:
I was there in 2012 with a D3100, no problems.
Also, while in Hawaii, I highly recommend climbing walls that you are not supposed to climb.
Also, while in Hawaii, I highly recommend climbing walls that you are not supposed to climb.
Thanks for that.
What was the bag restriction like? If I slip an extra lens into my wifes pocketbook is that likely to be a problem?
Feb 10, 2014 14:33:58 #
LFingar wrote:
I was on the same site and I understand that cameras and camcorders are allowed, but someplace on the site it was definitely stated that no large cameras were permitted. I don't know if they mean large as in commercial video cameras or large as in DSLRs. It would seem pretty silly, but we have all seen the gov't do even sillier things. I was hoping to hear from someone who had been there with a DSLR and what their experience was.
Thanks for your effort.
Thanks for your effort.
I just went to the site listed above and it says "NO" bags of any kind, including handbags, purses, and camera bags. I was last there 7yrs ago and that was the rule then. You can carry a camera hung around your neck. Since I opted not to carry my camera, I did not notice whether DSLRs were allowed. Note, though, this web site is not the official Gov't memorial web site, but a tour web site. The Memorial does not charge to visit - it's a sacred site, as in cemetery. There is paid parking, however. The Missouri is not a sacred site and will allow (again, my info might be dated) cameras, etc.
Enjoy your visit. O'ahu has 3 interstate highways. The challenge is to drive to another state on one of them :-P
Feb 10, 2014 14:43:39 #
LFingar wrote:
Thanks for that.
What was the bag restriction like? If I slip an extra lens into my wifes pocketbook is that likely to be a problem?
What was the bag restriction like? If I slip an extra lens into my wifes pocketbook is that likely to be a problem?
Sorry, I cannot say. The only thing I carried in was my camera.
Feb 10, 2014 14:50:32 #
I would also like to mention that the only restriction on cameras during my visit was no photography on the walkway from where the ferry docks at the Arizona memorial. This was to keep the path clear for everyone to go inside the memorial.
Feb 10, 2014 14:58:35 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Billbobboy42 wrote:
O'ahu has 3 interstate highways. The challenge is to drive to another state on one of them :-P
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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