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Yeah, I know there has been tons of pics posted from these shows, but are they patting down and checking pockets, etc. and confiscating cameras?

 

I ask this because I read this on a blog:

 

And why there's only one lame picture of the outside sign: Those taking pictures were escorted outside each night after three songs, and not allowed back in the venue until ridding themselves of their camera. Fearing I wouldn't get back in, I opted not to make use of the photo pass.

 

Posted by Todd Martens on February 18, 2008 in Wilco | Perm

 

Hoping to get a few pictures undisturbed... :dontgetit

 

Thanks!

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Yeah, I know there has been tons of pics posted from these shows, but are they patting down and checking pockets, etc. and confiscating cameras?

 

I ask this because I read this on a blog:

 

And why there's only one lame picture of the outside sign: Those taking pictures were escorted outside each night after three songs, and not allowed back in the venue until ridding themselves of their camera. Fearing I wouldn't get back in, I opted not to make use of the photo pass.

 

Posted by Todd Martens on February 18, 2008 in Wilco | Perm

 

Hoping to get a few pictures undisturbed... :dontgetit

 

Thanks!

From what I can tell, the people being escorted out were taking video. Tons of people were taking still photos with no problem.

 

I could be wrong. Just what I witnessed last night.

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From what I can tell, the people being escorted out were taking video. Tons of people were taking still photos with no problem.

 

I could be wrong. Just what I witnessed last night.

 

That's harsh - if you parked far away in particular.

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The band states that still photography and audio (not video) recording are cool with them. Each venue has its own rules, which usually frown upon such activities. As a result you will often get mixed responses from security - "Cameras are OK? I didn't get the memo." On Tuesday nite I tried to take my digi-SLR into the Riv. I was stopped at the door. I exclaimed "cameras are OK." After a little debate the "manager" came over and said some cameras are OK. He said "professional" cameras are not allowed. No pro in the world today would be caught using a five year old digi-rebel body, nevertheless I was not allowed to bring it in. That made me sad. The "professional vs point-&-shoot" camera divide is one of the silliest things I've heard of. What's really ironic is that most SLRs can't take video, but all point-&-clicks do take video. And video is what everyone is so uptight about anyway...

 

-sigh,

marty

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The band states that still photography and audio (not video) recording are cool with them. Each venue has its own rules, which usually frown upon such activities. As a result you will often get mixed responses from security - "Cameras are OK? I didn't get the memo." On Tuesday nite I tried to take my digi-SLR into the Riv. I was stopped at the door. I exclaimed "cameras are OK." After a little debate the "manager" came over and said some cameras are OK. He said "professional" cameras are not allowed. No pro in the world today would be caught using a five year old digi-rebel body, nevertheless I was not allowed to bring it in. That made me sad. The "professional vs point-&-shoot" camera divide is one of the silliest things I've heard of. What's really ironic is that most SLRs can't take video, but all point-&-clicks do take video. And video is what everyone is so uptight about anyway...

 

-sigh,

marty

 

Couldn't agree more. I also have rebel gig SLr and I can assure you all, I am not a TOTAL PRO. It is inane. However, I did get a few good pics from many photos I took with a point & shoot and plan to set up a flicker file. I was on the rail and got a few good shots, plus had some assit from kindly rail mates. I actually have more difficulty using the P & S as it was new to me but I brought it cuz i knew they would boot me with the SLR.

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