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[nova85]

Every since I had a reason t bring a "real" camera to a concert I've notice they don't allow them. Is it possible to get some type of a pass to bring in a camera?

[etphoto]

Every since I had a reason t bring a "real" camera to a concert I've notice they don't allow them. Is it possible to get some type of a pass to bring in a camera?

I would imagine it depends on the venue. A media pass anyways. Normally contacting the venue a few weeks prior to the event they can field any questions or request to bring in a camera.

On another note. Several years ago I went to a NFL Bengals practice and was quickly escorted out because I had a "real camera". Meanwhile, there was a few hundred cellphones out taking pictures. The security personnel that informed me about the camera stated it was a NFL rule and not a team rule. He acknowledge about all the cellphones but he stated there was nothing he could do.

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[Merco_61]

Sometimes it is easier to get a permit from the promoter behind the concert than the venue. In some cases it is easier to get permission to bring a Df, D700 or D3 in than the filming-enabled bodies as the filming rights are sold off.

[TBonz]

Yep, I've found it depends on the venue, promoter and artist...you may have to contact each of them to figure out which one you really need to speak with in order to get credentials...I used to shoot in a club quite frequently but they changed the rules not to allow "real" cameras.  I shot there a few times after that because I knew the owners and the owners could allow / not allow based on the artist performing...they also knew I didn't use flash and that I wasn't out making money on the images...

 

It is pretty much the same with sports these days as etphoto suggested.  With pro sports, it is unlikely you will be able to get a decent camera / lens combination into the stadium or arena without credentials...Back in the 90s you could but not so much these days.  Even many minor league ballparks don't let you bring in "professional-looking" equipment.  And yes, that is left up to the person at the gate to decide what that means.  

 

Check with the venue first and ask them what is required to bring your camera in...then you can work your way from that point if they suggest contacting someone else...I expect I will be making lots of calls like this over the next year or two !