What's considered a professional camera

ed_h

Conditions for entry to a george benson al jarreau concert here in Perth. Seems like a lot responsibly is being placed on security ticket takers to interpret this.

Not permitted:
Strictly no BYO alcohol or glass. No pets, metal cutlery, wine spikes,
professional cameras, video or recording devices, umbrellas, sunshades

Ed

BigAl

At cricket games in this country, anything that's larger than a shirt-pocket-sized P&S is not allowed. I imagine they'll follow similar rules there. Sounds like a concert worth attending though :ivar

ivar

ed_h wrote:

Conditions for entry to a george benson al jarreau concert here in Perth. Seems like a lot responsibly is being placed on security ticket takers to interpret this.

Not permitted:
Strictly no BYO alcohol or glass. No pets, metal cutlery, wine spikes,
professional cameras, video or recording devices, umbrellas, sunshades

Ed

I'd contact them before you go there if I were you. Ask what's considered to be a professional camera. Chances are that any SLR falls in the category.

You can always ask to make an exception, as you are just doing it for fun/as an amateur photog. You may need to sign something saying that you are not going to sell the images. Don't know if they'll allow it, but I've seen it been done at concerts like that before.

sirsloop

Definitly call and get the low down. A lot of stadiums have silly rules like no white lenses, or lenses longer than 6", etc, etc. Show up with legit stuff and a print out of their rules so you can remind the security guard if he says no. I went to monster jam in orlando and got harassed by security over my 70-200/2.8L. It was very strange cause all they asked me to do was take the lens off, and that I could use the rest of the camera without the lens rofl

I removed the lens, walked to my seat, put the lens back on and shot all night!

Fred Maurer

When I have asked this question the usual answer has been "a camera with an interchangable lens". You may be able to get away with a a smaller lens, (50, 85, or 135) but if you try an 70-200 2.8 white lens, it won't work.

claudermilk

Like ivar says: check ahead. But then I'll ask a question: are you going to the concert to listen to their music, or take photographs? Me, I'd leave the camera behind and enjoy the music.

ed_h

I followed your suggestions and rang the promoter, the person who answered had no idea what i was talking about. Typical i think they do it on purpose just to frustrate you. (it worked)
Chris had the right idea, just go and enjoy the music.
Ed

gluwater

I've found that venues have their rules but also some bands have their rules. A venue may generally allow photography but certain bands may not. I would try to get something in writing from the venue or the band ahead of time to be certain you are admitted with your gear.

Mr. 2H2O

I went to a show that the promotors stated, "cameras okay, no lens 75mm or greater". The ticket agents just looked for contents of bags for alcohol, not camera type or lens. I had my Sony which is less than 75mm in Sony cropped sensor format but 190mm in 35mm format - the rules were not very specific as to which measurement they were looking for. I enjoyed the show while taking 200 photos for my personal enjoyment.

- Mike