need a new camera
Sep 11, 2022 14:54:15 #
I went to the Big Blues Bender in Vegas, and they would not me in with my DF (to them it was a professional camera) so I had to use my cellphone and went to Walgreens and got a pos polaroid digital pics are not worthy of posting so now I am looking at Nikon p9000 or a b500 both 16mp 
Sep 11, 2022 14:56:33 #
Sep 11, 2022 15:00:51 #
Sep 11, 2022 15:08:48 #
hippi wrote:
I went to the Big Blues Bender in Vegas, and they ... (show quote)
Although event security usually considers ILC cameras to be "professional", I've had issues with smaller bridge cameras like my Panasonic FZ200. Not with smaller point and shoot cameras. The P9000 is huge, while the B500 is just large. However, for low light shooting, RAW files are much better, and neither of these cameras will provide RAW files.
The Sony RX100 models have a better chance of getting past security, produce excellent photos, and I suggest you consider one of them. There really is no advantage to shooting Nikon P&S even if you are a Nikon DSLR shooter.
Sep 11, 2022 15:39:15 #
I ran into that issue some years ago. I had already taken my seat. The professional photographer hired to photo the show saw me and pointed me out to the hall security staff.
Shortly afterward, a staff member confronted me at my seat and made some comment about the “professional camera”. It was a Nikon F with an 80~200 f/2.8 Nikkei lens.
My response to the “professional camera” comment was So?
The staff member asked me to follow him out of the hall to discuss the issue. The discussion led to a threat to call the police.
The event staff member called the police. The officer’s response was priceless, “So, what’s the problem.”
I had to quietly chuckle as the staff member escorted me back to my seat.
—Bob
Shortly afterward, a staff member confronted me at my seat and made some comment about the “professional camera”. It was a Nikon F with an 80~200 f/2.8 Nikkei lens.
My response to the “professional camera” comment was So?
The staff member asked me to follow him out of the hall to discuss the issue. The discussion led to a threat to call the police.
The event staff member called the police. The officer’s response was priceless, “So, what’s the problem.”
I had to quietly chuckle as the staff member escorted me back to my seat.
—Bob
hippi wrote:
I went to the Big Blues Bender in Vegas, and they ... (show quote)
Sep 11, 2022 15:41:16 #
jcboy3 wrote:
Although event security usually considers ILC came... (show quote)
Choose a model for which you can buy a neoprene "glove" ot "jacket". Get the jacket in a very "unprofessional" color.
My own Lumix GM5 looks very "non pro" in factory brite red, no glove needed. Its a versatile m4/3 ILC, with EVF. Its size shouldnt upset security. But put your tiny tele in your pocket (400mm equivalent).
Sep 11, 2022 15:52:52 #
rmalarz wrote:
I ran into that issue some years ago. I had alread... (show quote)
About how long ago was your "some years ago" ???
"Some years ago" I was halfway thru an army induction group physical before any authorities noticed my Nikon F in plain sight. (I didnt get to keep the film.)
Sep 11, 2022 15:53:42 #
hippi wrote:
I went to the Big Blues Bender in Vegas, and they ... (show quote)
In my experience most venues will consider any long zoom bridge camera in the “professional” category.
Sep 11, 2022 16:12:52 #
Many venues will consider any DSLR or SLR a “professional” camera.
Phones and point-n-shoots were okay.
I guess they didn't realize that those take great pictures also.
They are/were hung up on aesthetic "looks".
Phones and point-n-shoots were okay.
I guess they didn't realize that those take great pictures also.
They are/were hung up on aesthetic "looks".
Sep 11, 2022 16:20:11 #
I take a RX10 into the Colorado Avalanche games because while turned off, the lens doesn't extend X inches (they measure it). I am looking at getting a RX100 to photograph the games, it's a matter of time before my camera doesn't make it onto the arena.
Sep 11, 2022 17:34:00 #
Use a pocket camera.
(Don't take an "assault" camera.)
Have a friend bring large pocketbook.
(I suppose they search them.)
(Don't take an "assault" camera.)
Have a friend bring large pocketbook.
(I suppose they search them.)
Sep 11, 2022 18:09:52 #
jcboy3 wrote:
The Sony RX100 models have a better chance of getting past security, produce excellent photos, and I suggest you consider one of them. There really is no advantage to shooting Nikon P&S even if you are a Nikon DSLR shooter.
The Sony RX100 models have a better chance of getting past security, produce excellent photos, and I suggest you consider one of them. There really is no advantage to shooting Nikon P&S even if you are a Nikon DSLR shooter.
I'll second the RX100 recommendation. Great camera line and you can get earlier versions for cheap on eBay.
Sep 11, 2022 18:36:24 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
hpucker99 wrote:
I take a RX10 into the Colorado Avalanche games because while turned off, the lens doesn't extend X inches (they measure it). I am looking at getting a RX100 to photograph the games, it's a matter of time before my camera doesn't make it onto the arena.
Speaking of the Avalanche, wish they would have won the Stanley Cup at home.
Sep 11, 2022 19:37:23 #
hippi wrote:
I went to the Big Blues Bender in Vegas, and they ... (show quote)
I use my Canon G1X III at concerts. It has a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor so cropping isn't an issue. The camera has way better resolution than the P9000 and is a whole lot smaller. It has Canon's dual pixel autofocus and records sound in stereo. It has both an EVF and a vari-angle touch screen. Its image quality is as good as a crop sensor or DX sensor DSLR/MILC and it fits in my pockets. I've taken it into over a dozen concerts and have never had a problem. It is a professional grade bridge camera, but the security people at concerts don't understand that. They think if a camera isn't an ILC it's not capable of high quality images. Or maybe they think people are going to remove the expensive lenses from their cameras and throw them at the stage. What a bunch of maroons.
Sep 11, 2022 19:41:00 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I use my Canon G1X III at concerts. It has a 24 me... (show quote)
Just curious, how well does that camera do for close up's/ macro?
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