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Camera's in the concert
Hi Folks,
Now I'm curious as I've seen that some aretists have it posted on the ticketmaster web site that you are not allowed to bring cameras into the venue for the concert. Not sure if this is at the request of the artist or the venue itself. Now I was wondering if Martina McBride is allowing cameras in at the Shine on Tour especially the show at the 1st Mariner arena in Baltimore.
I would like to go out and buy a digital camera but unsure of what would be a good camera to get. After all I know that there are lots of cameras out there. But I would need one thats easy to use and will take great pics from the audiance which is usually a lower light to the lit up stage. Thanks.
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digital cameras are ok its those bigger ones with lenses i think!
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I agree with Becky; it's the professional photos and cameras....and I think, it has been my experience that Martina and her folks are not too concerned about taking pictures. Recording videos may be another issue...I'm not sure. And, it might be the venue security or policies that determine how they react to taking pictures.
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I checked out the Pittsburgh venue's website and it says "No Cameras"!! What?!?! Anyone else's venue said that, but let you in with them anyway? (sigh) I could totally see not allowing professional-grade cameras and the like, but a normal digital one???
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I always take my camera. Always. And have never had a problem, in any venue. Even places where it is obvious you are using it and they disallow it. Just put it away and act stupid if they come over and ask.
BTW, you're not the Whole Foods Market John Mackey, are you?
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My friend and I saw Tim last summer, and she had brought one in with the detachable lenses. They took it right away. She was really pissed off the whole night. I told her that she needed to get a digital camera like mine. She missed the whole concert almost because she kept leaving to find batteries! Oh well, her loss. I have a point and shoot Canon Powershot (8.2 mp), and it has taken amazing pictures. If you want to see my Martina pics from last tour, here you go. I was three rows away!
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v607/TaraS1129/Waking%20Up%20Laughing%20Show%202008/
On that note, does anyone who has this camera know how to get crisp and clean pictures? What setting to stick it on?
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The venues always say...no cameras. But they always let them in anyway.
It's just a guess here, but maybe someone in M's camp tells each venue beforehand that cameras are ok for her shows.
I've never had a single issue bringing a camera in to all of her shows I've seen.
So long as it's a smaller camera. The bigger ones with a detachable lens may be a problem tho sometimes.
As for video, Martina can look down and see people near the front using those small video devices, or cellphone video too. So far, I haven't heard her complain once about it.
It gives her more exposure on you tube...:)
I usually get clear pics....if I'm close up, with Olympus and Canon cameras. Not their super cheapie ones tho. The 300 dollar kind. Usually available online for half price alot. I picked up a 300 dollar Olympus from Amazon for 150.00. No need to change any factory setting either. Just point and click. Good zoom on it too. The rechargable battery pack lasted for the whole 3 hour concert! I had an extra battery pack just in case, but didn't need it. -
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It's usually the venue that has the rules no cameras but in my experience it's no professional cameras.I wish I could bring my Canon 50D but that's a no no since its a professional camera. I will most likely take my moms Sony point and shoot camera, although I hate how low the quality of the image is. Too bad there wasn't a job of photographing Martina concerts haha because that would be the job for me.
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Go to the venues website and download and copy their camera policy.Call the venue the day of the concert to find out about any specific camera policy which relates to that specific concert.If they have a maximum camera lenses length or a no detachable lense camera[dslr-larger professional type camera] rule bring a small tape measurer[to measure your camera lense],a copy of their camera rules,and dont bring the dslr-digital single lense redflex camera .A good portion of the people who initally take your tickets do not have a clue about their venues camera policy.Sometimes they confuse larger zoom non detachable lenses cameras with the profesional cameras that do have the capability of changing lenses.Finally I bring a tape measurer if they have a maximum length lense policy to show that my camera that looks like a dslr camera but isnt meets their camera policy.Goodluck
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Go to the venues website and download and copy their camera policy.Call the venue the day of the concert to find out about any specific camera policy which relates to that specific concert.If they have a maximum camera lenses length or a no detachable lense camera[dslr-larger professional type camera] rule bring a small tape measurer[to measure your camera lense],a copy of their camera rules,and dont bring the dslr-digital single lense redflex camera .A good portion of the people who initally take your tickets do not have a clue about their venues camera policy.Sometimes they confuse larger zoom non detachable lenses cameras with the profesional cameras that do have the capability of changing lenses.Finally I bring a tape measurer if they have a maximum length lense policy to show that my camera that looks like a dslr camera but isnt meets their camera policy.Goodluck
It's a good suggestion. But I've actually done thst in the past. Not for M concerts tho.
What I got back was always a standard form email that listed the rules stating NO camera allowed, with no real details.
Which we all know just is NOT the case for M's shows. She encourages us to bring them.
But it's been about 2 years since I last did that, so it might be good to try again and email them. Or call them so you can maybe speak with a human and get those critical details. -
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Each venue can be differant and alot of them have the specifics[types of cameras,lense lengths,detachable lenses etc]on their webpage.A good example was the St Paul Excel Center which had a lenses length and a prohibitation on cameras with interchangeable lenses.My camera[canon sx10 with a 20x zoom lense]looks like a profesional camera but isnt a camera that u can change lenses on.The lens is just under the maximum lens length.Without a copy of their camera policy,my small measuring tape,and one of their ticket takers supervisor they would have grabbed my camera.With that said,a couple in the first row had a profesional camera with interchangeable lenses.Go figure.
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Peoples can be sneaky! People somehow sneak those really great cameras in all the time. In purses no doubt, at venues that don't do a pat down.
I always just put my little camera in my pocket. On the rare occasion I ever get patted down, I also have my cell and keys in that pocket, and just take that out those part way and let them see it. They assume it was the cell/keys they felt, and pass me on thru.
I can't recall the last time anyone mentioned being denied entry at an M concert because of a camera.
I envy your 20x zoom. Mine is only 12x.
With the lens retracted inside the camera, doesn't it look passable?
Good luck with that canon! I bet you get in just fine, and have some great shots for us later on...:)
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Naw its about the size,shape, and color[black] of a dsrl camera.Even with the lens retracted a person who doesnt know much about cameras might think its a dsrl with a smaller lens.Im paranoid every time I bring it to a concert even when Im armed with the camera policy and a small tape measurer.Nothing better than being pulled aside,explaining the venue policy to a venue ticket taker and then maybe waiting for their boss to mitagate the situation.Irratating especially when u are following their policy.Takes great pictures.
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I understand now. I googled several mid to higher end canon cameras, plus someone else over in the photoroom posted pics from The Missouri show, and he posted a pic of his canon camera.
I can see how those might draw undue attention. They are quite different from the normal ,everyday mini-pocket sized kinds that so many of us have.
I got my little Olympus only a week before the Little Rock show and didn't have time to learn all of it's features. I left it all on factory setting. Hence my so-so pics I posted.
But.....I've been fiddling with it today. All I really had to do was change the zoom setting from normal to fine, and WOW! What a huge difference that made. I went outside and took pics of the neighborhood at full zoom, and they all came out clear, and close up. After I also put the anti-shake feature on too. Getting older sucks. The hands shake a little, and a little is all it takes to make a potentially great picture turn into all blurry.
I don't know enough about cameras to get into the whole ISO adjustment thing. I'd better just leave that kind of stuff as is.
I think I will now be ready to get some great 3rd row pics in a month at the KY show, then a week later at Evansville.
Woo-Hoo!
Can't wait!
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I have one of canon's first dslr rebel camera's. I so want a 50D...LOL
Anyway I got very lucky and broke it down. I carried the lens (70-300mm) and my friend carried the body. No problem getting in. Also I set it up in the dark and of course was very conscience of who was around and absolutely no flash. I bet that 50D would be perfect.
I was wondering if the lens for the 20x was too big, I have looked at that camera as well. I have a cheap canon sure shot. Just to take places in case, but that one does not do the justice my old dslr does.
Shame we can't just take nice pictures. I only want them for myself as I am sure most people do. And maybe share with the fans.
Rules are rules, I will always try. I had to bring my film slr back to the car more than once but I never stopped trying.
I don't mean to tell you to do that, what with the nice small digital ones. The 20x sounds perfect. Good luck and don't forget to share..
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We still manage to get very nice photos of her posted just using the smaller jobbies.
But I'd love to see some using pro equipment too!
Oh well. To quote George Carlin...you can't have everything....where would you put it all?
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The last joke about camera policies is that arenas prohibit recording devices.If thats the case,all cellphones and all digital cameras[including all point and shoot cameras] would be grabbed at the gate.They all have video[movie] technology.Ok Im finally done with my rant.
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So true. Venues are still using the old signs and rules, made long before the tech advances of the last decade.
Plus, with those neat devices they sell for under 100 dollars that is for making videos only. Very small like a camera too. I've been meaning to buy one to see if they are any good. I could get pretty much the whole show on video, and just do vidcaps later, instead of pics.
I'm sure many people are already using them.
Here's the flip ultra 2nd generation that records 2 hours, more than enough for a whole show.
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I say take your camera. Some venues are stricter then others. I have always but once got my camera in. As far as cameras I have to suggest what I have always used and will never stray from which is Nikon. You don't have to have the SLR D5000 like mine the Coolpix is just as nice.
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I recently purchased an Olympus digital camera, but did not think to take it to the concert. I could really kick myself now because I saw that people were taking pictures. I thought that cameras were not allowed at venues. I did try to take some pictures with my cell phone, but they came out really lousy due to the lighting and where I was sitting.
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I have been to three of Martina's concerts and cameras have always been allowed. I am planning on taking mine to Bossier City!!
