scenicworld
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May 13, 2008 13:17:51 GMT -8
Post by scenicworld on May 13, 2008 13:17:51 GMT -8
so what's the deal with cameras? can I bring this?
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dustin
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May 13, 2008 13:53:32 GMT -8
Post by dustin on May 13, 2008 13:53:32 GMT -8
Here's the thing about cameras sometimes they say no digital other times just no professional cameras. What I do so that I don't have to worry about it is put it at the bottom of my bag, they usually don't search the whole thing. If you are with a girl put it in her bag and have her put some tampons on top they won't bother it then. Also, if worse comes to worse get out of line and get in a different persons line some are hardcore about checking and others not so much. Your camera, looks to be somewhere in between a compact and a DSLR so try hiding it. There area a lot worse things for them to worry about than cameras so I wouldn't worry too much about getting it in.
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scenicworld
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May 13, 2008 15:39:53 GMT -8
Post by scenicworld on May 13, 2008 15:39:53 GMT -8
thanks, most other places have teh "no detachable lens" stipulation which makes it easy to know if your camera is ok or not. I've taken this to lots of concerts and festivals so I'll just try my luck and bring a spare just in case. I'd hate to carry a back back around, but I might this time.
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May 13, 2008 17:54:38 GMT -8
Post by dogglesnoffer on May 13, 2008 17:54:38 GMT -8
I also have the same camera and I'm going to give it a try.
I called the venue a month and a bit ago and they told me that the camera's not accepted are -
SLR / professional cameras camera's with telephoto lenses
He said my / your camera should be ok but if you go in the wrong line the person checking may not know the difference and give you trouble.
If you get any flack tell them that you called to find out exactly what's allowed too. Can't hurt. If I get any trouble I'm also going to let them know that the newer compact cameras being let in take better pictures than mine as the new ones are at least 7 mega pixels. This camera is only 6 mega pixels.
If no entry, I'll be trying my luck in a different line.
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scenicworld
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May 14, 2008 11:09:38 GMT -8
Post by scenicworld on May 14, 2008 11:09:38 GMT -8
thanks dogglesnoffer, good luck!
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May 18, 2008 23:49:38 GMT -8
Post by dogglesnoffer on May 18, 2008 23:49:38 GMT -8
Thanks, I hope I won't need it though.
By the way, do you have any advice for taking good night concert pic's with it?
I've been using "M" or 'manual' mode and tinkering with the f-stop and exposure but have yet to perfect the quality. Tough to find the right combo, to dark or bluury get's a little frustrating.
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dustin
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May 19, 2008 7:34:20 GMT -8
Post by dustin on May 19, 2008 7:34:20 GMT -8
Taking pictures at night is tough. I usually use the natural light setting and wait until there is less lighting. The best is if the light it still and is on the performers and the performers are standing as still as possible (which never happens). You can also use your rapid picture mode and pick the best one from the series. Keep messing with it eventually you'll get one or two good pictures.
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May 19, 2008 8:57:22 GMT -8
Post by dogglesnoffer on May 19, 2008 8:57:22 GMT -8
Weah, that's pretty much what I've been doing so far.
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May 19, 2008 14:05:48 GMT -8
Post by magmazing on May 19, 2008 14:05:48 GMT -8
Taking pictures at night is tough. I usually use the natural light setting and wait until there is less lighting. The best is if the light it still and is on the performers and the performers are standing as still as possible (which never happens). You can also use your rapid picture mode and pick the best one from the series. Keep messing with it eventually you'll get one or two good pictures. Night time's a pain when using flash. I used to keep getting spotty images because the flash would reflect of smoke from the smoke machines or someone smoking weed. Or the camera would over compensate for the bright stage lights. Then I figured out the Night Portrait setting (on most Canon cameras "scene" settings) gives nice balanced shot at night. Just need a steady head in some circumstances.
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May 19, 2008 14:36:55 GMT -8
Post by dogglesnoffer on May 19, 2008 14:36:55 GMT -8
Don't use a flash, Not only for the bands sake but it's only useful for about 10 to 15 feet depending on the power of your flash.
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scenicworld
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May 19, 2008 16:49:05 GMT -8
Post by scenicworld on May 19, 2008 16:49:05 GMT -8
yea, the canon isn't the best for taking low light photos. I use manual with a high ISO. I do find that alot of my low light photos come out looking alright in post processing after I tinker with the brightness and stuff.
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