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Mar 31, 2021 06:19:38   #
Alex A
 
The interchangeable lens rationale is a tad nonsensical, when there are some bridge cameras with the same reach.

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Mar 31, 2021 06:42:26   #
scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL
 
It is weird that they are targeting the tool and not the craft. A “Professional” camera is nothing without data on the card. If they are serious about preventing photos of hotel interiors, hotel staff, and hotel guests from appearing on social media, or, God-forbid, the LameStreamMedia, they should be asking guests to download all photos with cellphone cameras as well as the more robust camera kits for inspection and deletion by hotel security staff. But wait, that would make sense and piss off too many people.

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Mar 31, 2021 06:44:42   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Mi630 wrote:
I had a first time experience recently. My wife and I recently stayed at the Fairmont Princess hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. We were there about 12 days. On the second to last day I was stopped by hotel security and told I was not allowed to have “professional cameras” on property. I sad a Sony a9 with a 200-600 mm lens. The property is beautiful with lots of wildlife to shoot. I’ve stayed there 4 or 5 times in the past with no problems. Security told me only cell phones were allowed.
I went and talked to a manager and was told that policy has been in effect for about 10 years. The manager further stated that no pro camera policies are in effect at almost all hotels. Something to do with social media and private property. Maybe they think I’m going to take some sort of voyeur shots. I don’t know. All the staff at the hotel were unaware of the policy and were dumbfounded when I told them what I was told. Never saw it expressed on their website either.
Any one else ever run into this issue?
I had a first time experience recently. My wife an... (show quote)


I have insurance on my equipment and carry my equipment in cases (therefore unseen by anyone). I never have carried my equipment in the open when staying at any hotel. It would be like advertising I have an expensive camera and management and staff know my room number.
Common sense dictates keeping a low profile with expensive anything in strange places.

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Mar 31, 2021 06:48:22   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Mi630 wrote:
I had a first time experience recently. My wife and I recently stayed at the Fairmont Princess hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. We were there about 12 days. On the second to last day I was stopped by hotel security and told I was not allowed to have “professional cameras” on property. I sad a Sony a9 with a 200-600 mm lens. The property is beautiful with lots of wildlife to shoot. I’ve stayed there 4 or 5 times in the past with no problems. Security told me only cell phones were allowed.
I went and talked to a manager and was told that policy has been in effect for about 10 years. The manager further stated that no pro camera policies are in effect at almost all hotels. Something to do with social media and private property. Maybe they think I’m going to take some sort of voyeur shots. I don’t know. All the staff at the hotel were unaware of the policy and were dumbfounded when I told them what I was told. Never saw it expressed on their website either.
Any one else ever run into this issue?
I had a first time experience recently. My wife an... (show quote)


Interesting, you can open carry a firearm but not a camera, interesting.

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Mar 31, 2021 06:48:35   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
Unfortunate. But, remember it's private property and they can invent and enforce whatever rule they desire, just like you can tell people to take of their shoes in your house. Consider remembering to bring your pocket camera, like a Canon G9X, that captures in 20MP in RAW and delivers results about as professional as any DSLR. MLB has a similar policy based on length of the lens. I always make sure to have my 70-300 lens compacted to fall under any '6 inch' rules when entering the park, even though the lens will exceed that limit when employed at 300mm.
Unfortunate. But, remember it's private property a... (show quote)



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Mar 31, 2021 07:05:44   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
On the plus side, isn't it nice to know you have professional camera gear?

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Mar 31, 2021 07:09:16   #
kymarto Loc: Portland OR and Milan Italy
 
They don't want to stop people from taking Instagram shots that help advertise their properties, but do not want pros using the property for commercial shoots. Also they consider the feelings of guests, who might not like the idea of possible media photographers around. I used to run into this a lot filming in places where many couples there were not married to each other.

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Mar 31, 2021 07:31:59   #
starlifter Loc: Towson, MD
 
Been on lots of bus trips over years and have taken lots of lobby pics with my D810. Never had a problem.

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Mar 31, 2021 07:34:13   #
Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown
 
You are allowed to stay at either of my homes and carry a pro camera, a pocket knife, and a pistol at the same time. I had a similar experience at the Alamo. I tried to get the police to give me some type of paper that said I was a professional. What a country.

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Mar 31, 2021 07:43:54   #
starlifter Loc: Towson, MD
 
What if they have a wedding reception?

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Mar 31, 2021 07:57:49   #
Dannj
 
BebuLamar wrote:
It doesn't make sense. If I have to travel for an assignment I must bring the equipment needed and stay in a hotel.


I think the issue is with actually taking photos with the equipment on the hotel property, not just with having it in your room.

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Mar 31, 2021 08:06:09   #
dpfoto Loc: Cape Coral, FL
 
We've been staying at the same hotel on our trips to Orlando for close to 15 years. If they ever refuse to let me carry my camera there, it would be the last time I stay there. I would IMMEDIATELY cancel any reservation I had there, and find a different hotel.

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Mar 31, 2021 08:08:25   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Dalek wrote:
You are allowed to stay at either of my homes and carry a pro camera, a pocket knife, and a pistol at the same time. I had a similar experience at the Alamo. I tried to get the police to give me some type of paper that said I was a professional. What a country.


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Mar 31, 2021 08:08:56   #
anotherview Loc: California
 
Years ago, I ran into a similar situation, at a local shopping mall. A security guard told me I couldn't take pictures in the mall. I replied that I didn't see any signs saying "No Cameras." Anyway, I stopped taking pictures there.

I've thought about this matter from a larger view: Photography is intrusive in social settings or where humans congregate, rules or not. So, on my own, I try to avoid taking pictures with strangers in the frame. This policy has served me well.
Mi630 wrote:
I had a first time experience recently. My wife and I recently stayed at the Fairmont Princess hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. We were there about 12 days. On the second to last day I was stopped by hotel security and told I was not allowed to have “professional cameras” on property. I sad a Sony a9 with a 200-600 mm lens. The property is beautiful with lots of wildlife to shoot. I’ve stayed there 4 or 5 times in the past with no problems. Security told me only cell phones were allowed.
I went and talked to a manager and was told that policy has been in effect for about 10 years. The manager further stated that no pro camera policies are in effect at almost all hotels. Something to do with social media and private property. Maybe they think I’m going to take some sort of voyeur shots. I don’t know. All the staff at the hotel were unaware of the policy and were dumbfounded when I told them what I was told. Never saw it expressed on their website either.
Any one else ever run into this issue?
I had a first time experience recently. My wife an... (show quote)

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Mar 31, 2021 08:35:57   #
PattyW60 Loc: Northwest Illinois
 
Mi630 wrote:
I had a first time experience recently. My wife and I recently stayed at the Fairmont Princess hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. We were there about 12 days. On the second to last day I was stopped by hotel security and told I was not allowed to have “professional cameras” on property. I sad a Sony a9 with a 200-600 mm lens. The property is beautiful with lots of wildlife to shoot. I’ve stayed there 4 or 5 times in the past with no problems. Security told me only cell phones were allowed.
I went and talked to a manager and was told that policy has been in effect for about 10 years. The manager further stated that no pro camera policies are in effect at almost all hotels. Something to do with social media and private property. Maybe they think I’m going to take some sort of voyeur shots. I don’t know. All the staff at the hotel were unaware of the policy and were dumbfounded when I told them what I was told. Never saw it expressed on their website either.
Any one else ever run into this issue?
I had a first time experience recently. My wife an... (show quote)


Wow...that's unfortunate! I wonder....it sounds odd that you stayed there 10 days before security decided to stop you and not allow your professional camera on site. Makes me wonder if they had a celebrity guest check in, and were concerned about people trying to photograph them.

I was turned away from entering Summerfest in Milwaukee with my "professional camera". I was told at the gate, since my camera had an interchangeable lens it was considered "professional" and not allowed. I was pretty bummed, mainly because we parked at least a mile away and stood in line for about 40 minutes to get in.

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