Wasn't allowed into local rodeo cuz of DSLR

[crazzy88ss]

So my local rodeo wouldn't allow me into the event because I had a DSLR. After I got home and brooded some, I realized that A LOT of sporting events don't allow people in w/ DSLRs. I find this quite frustrating. It's almost to the point of why bother buying long/fast lenses when you don't have many places you can use them...

*vent*

[Draconian Guppy]

I smuggled a dSLR in a Cinema just to try and take long exposures while people were watching teh movie, in the end I just forgot about it. :p But to smuggle it in, I just carried my jacket around my arm, with the dSLR in the middle of it covering it up. Then again I was using a small 50mm not a long lense by any means.

Legal solution: Try and get a press pass?

[Pseudonym]

Would you have been allowed a standard camera in? I can understand if there's a restriction on all recording equipment (e.g. Cinema) but punishing you just because you have a professional looking camera just seems dumb.

[Keito]

I had the same problem a couple of times - not that many - and now I just email (or call if email won't work) the event manager or organization to see if it's OK - most of the times it is, luckily, if it isn't I'll just say that I sadly won't be attending then. My experience is that when you let them know, they'll be OK with it. Just work out something like how to show proof of you being allowed in etc...

Also, I still have to try to get some form of 'press' pass for some events sometimes...

and... you can always go guerilla :p (not recommended)

[crazzy88ss]

Would you have been allowed a standard camera in? I can understand if there's a restriction on all recording equipment (e.g. Cinema) but punishing you just because you have a professional looking camera just seems dumb.

Yea, the lady who stopped me said "If you have a tiny camera I can let you in, but not something like that." .. :/

The problem about smuggling it in is that once you're in there, you'll stick out like a sore thumb. A giant 200mm lens is pretty obvious to spot in a crowd.

[Nicholas-c Veteran]

so if you have a DSLR your not allowed in however if you have a P&S which you could still use to make profit (asuming this is what they are scared of ?)

IDIOTS!

[crazzy88ss]

Basically.

I mean something like a canon G9 could capture some pretty nice shots... or that new samsung that can go up to 60FPS @ 6MP.

[giga Veteran]

That's pretty damn stupid. Talk to the manager?

[crazzy88ss]

That's pretty damn stupid. Talk to the manager?

Of a giant rodeo with thousands and thousands of people there? That wouldn't be possible.

[ironsight2000]

spend some money get a lowepro camera bag they are about 90$ http://products.lowepro.com/product/SlingS...0-AW,2034,4.htm

this will make you look more professional.

[goodcase]

The local junior soccer league in my city has contracted a photographer so if you have a "professional looking camera" (a DSLR) you can get a fine. Its stupid.

[ironsight2000]

The local junior soccer league in my city has contracted a photographer so if you have a "professional looking camera" (a DSLR) you can get a fine. Its stupid.

if its in the public then they cant give you a fine.

[crazzy88ss]

spend some money get a lowepro camera bag they are about 90$ http://products.lowepro.com/product/SlingS...0-AW,2034,4.htm

this will make you look more professional.

I have a $120 camera backpack. "Looking more professional" isn't going to do anything if they don't allow DSLRs in their facility... Even if I sneak it in using my "professional looking bag," I'll still stick out like a sore thumb w/ a 200mm lens.

[ironsight2000]

I have a $120 camera backpack. "Looking more professional" isn't going to do anything if they don't allow DSLRs in their facility... Even if I sneak it in using my "professional looking bag," I'll still stick out like a sore thumb w/ a 200mm lens.

they probably just dont want flashes going off. iv done a lot of shots and had no problem

[MR_Candyman]

the suggestion of calling the operator of the event is the proper one. I'm willing to bet you could have worked something out.

[+Troll Subscriber¹]

Well on one hand, I support the rights of the rodeo to make their own rules. However, that doesn't mean I agree with the rules :)

With the logic they have, I could bring in my Canon HF100 camcorder (which is smaller than my DSLR I might add) and record in 1080p :D

As for the junior soccer league - I'd like to see them enforce that fine...and if you can't take pics of your own kids, then they should be required to supply you with an unlimited number of professional quality shots that you could have taken.

I'm running into a similar situation. The hospitals are no longer allowing cameras or camcorders, so when my wife is in labor soon, I won't be able to capture the moment. It doesn't appear that they even offer any sort of photography, but they claim it is for liability issues. I can understand, but if something goes wrong and they don't let me take pictures, then that looks like proof against them if anything...

But back on topic, certain places need to realize that DSLRs are commonplace now and not that expensive. If you only have the stock lens, it looks like an old 35mm camera depending on what model you have...

[ironsight2000]

http://spaetzel.com/2008/03/17/LegalRights...tographers.aspx

for more infromation look up photographers rights

[giga Veteran]

they probably just dont want flashes going off. iv done a lot of shots and had no problem

You can expect more flashes from a point and shoot than most dslr users.

[ironsight2000]

i know but thos flashs are small and not that powerful

[giga Veteran]

i know but thos flashs are small and not that powerful

DSLR pop-up flash? About the same. I doubt we'd be seeing external flashes at a rodeo..

[crazzy88ss]

I doubt they're worried about flashes cuz they let in "smaller" cameras.

whoaaa new icon, giga!

[ironsight2000]

I doubt they're worried about flashes cuz they let in "smaller" cameras.

whoaaa new icon, giga!

odd

[Nicholas-c Veteran]

i doubt you would even need a flash at a rodeo if you were using a 200mm lens.

i have been looking around and general ruleing for sports etc is "no DSLR's" and give no reason, atall, maybe some places are scared about security ?

however... we then get back to the "Point and shoot can take photos of exactly the same thing" problem

[Farstrider]

I've read the entire thread and perhaps I missed it but no one has mentioned copyright! Perhaps the organizers of these events feel that you could sell professional shots and make money out of their show as opposed to people with crappy cameras that will only produce happy snaps! Just a thought!

[betasp]

I've read the entire thread and perhaps I missed it but no one has mentioned copyright! Perhaps the organizers of these events feel that you could sell professional shots and make money out of their show as opposed to people with crappy cameras that will only produce happy snaps! Just a thought!

This.