Cameras at shows?

[H.Stone]

I know a lot of you bring your cameras and take pics--do the majority of venues allow it? I have a feeling I won't get my big DSLR into the Overture Center in Madison. And what about Eagle's Ballroom (aside from the fact that I'll have to padlock it to myself)? Just wondering what those of you with have experience have found to be true of different venues.

[brettac1]

When I went to see them in Davenport in June, the Adler was supposed to be a no cameras allowed venue. But I put it in my pocket and got no drama at all. Obviously you can't do that with a large camera, but check the venue website for their restrictions.

 

The band does allow photography (with no flah), so you could print off the band policy and take it to the show to show the people at the entrance if you get any grief.

[W(TF)]

I have a DSLR and had no problem at Aronoff. I called ahead to ask about it. You weren't supposed to use a flash, but of course toward the end of the show all bets are off.

[gogo]

I've been told at most venues, no professional cameras, by which they mean nothing with detachable lenses. Most of the time the tickets say "no cameras", and sometimes it's the venue's decision. But I've been told by security at a couple of different places that they have a briefing before the show to go over things like the band's camera and taping policies, so in those cases you're OK.

[zebra]

I have seen a lot of Wilco shows recently that say, "no professional cameras". Venues generally say professional is anything with a removable lens.