I was just curious if anyone out there takes their camera into concerts ? I love to go to concerts and love to take pictures but haven’t snuck a camera into a concert in many years. I have the a6000 and think it could be done easily. Went to a Howard Jones concert last week at the local city winery and there was no inspection or searching even for my wife’s purse. I was within four rows of the stage and could have got some great shots. Then on the other hand a few months ago went to see Elton John in Vegas at Ceasars Palace and we went through metal detectors. It was shortly after the mass shooting at the outside country concert so I think everyone was a bit skidish and I couldn’t blame them. Anyway I go to a lot of concerts and always end up trying to shoot photos and video with my iPhone. It tries but the results are not good. I have looked into buying a telephoto lens for the iPhone but I doubt the results will be worth it. If anyone knows of a good set for the 7 plus please let me know. I was just wondering if anyone else has tried this or given it some thought. I used to take my Canon dslr and stuff a huge zoom in my socks and take great pictures but that was in the late 70’s and early 80’s and a lot has changed. I don’t want to sell them just for my own pleasure. Maybe someone knows about getting press pass that would get me in with no problems. I would appreciate any and all feedback from UHH. Thanks.

Someone on this forum asked a rather remedial question regarding the D850. I downloaded the manual to find the answer. One of the first things that caught my attention was on the very front page of the manual.

I quote, "Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera".

I wonder how many follow this "prime directive". I know when I got my D700, the only thing I did prior to reading the manual, was put a battery in the charger. Then, I could do two things at the same time, charge battery and read. I didn't even pick up the camera until I'd read through the entire manual. Yup, feet up on the desk, a cup of coffee nearby, the battery in the charger, and the manual nestled in my lap. I read every page.

Then, I placed the fully charged battery in the camera and read through the manual again. This time working on each section with the camera in hand.

Oh, I did the same thing when I got my D800e. Though very similar to the D700, I still read through the entire manual before picking up the camera.

I wish girlfriends came with the same sort of documentation.

--Bob

My wife and I are planning to be Quebec City in mid-July. We have never been there and are looking forward to the trip. We hope to get some good photos while there. Which leads me to a couple of questions:

We are flying into Canada from the US. What is involved with customs in regards to the camera gear? Do we need to give them a list? Or, get prior authorization from Canadian Customs? There are two DSLRs and numerous lens, flashes, etc. that we would take. We are not pros, but... well, you know... we have lots of "stuff".

And, we are looking forward to the old part of town. Looks very scenic and lots of interesting architecture. Have any of you been there and have tips/recommendations for us? Would you have any hotels that you would recommend?

We are planning to use a taxi during our visit. Not sure we would want or need a car. Is that a safe bet? We will be there for a week.

Thanks!