No SLR Love at Concerts
Wednesday, 04. 15. 2009 – Category: Music, Photography
I recently wrote about indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie’s upcoming appearance at the Tower Theatre, in hope that photography would be permitted. After several unanswered phone calls to the venue, I decided to take my beloved Canon Digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera along anyway. [More about my camera here]
As I approached the door, I noticed a clearly posted sign prohibiting photography inside the show. When I finally reached the door, I was asked what was inside the bag I was carrying. “Oh, just a camera,” I replied coolly.The doorman then informed me that “cameras with removable lenses” were not allowed. Turns out, this is a common rule. On the website for the upcoming All Points West Festival, the rules state:
Any camera with a removable lens will be considered a professional camera, and will not be allowed on the festival grounds.
Ready to go with a spare battery and empty memory card, I was far from pleased. Fortunately, the band’s stellar performance made up for the camera incident, and I did manage to snap a few photos inside the show with my iPhone, and a few more of the outside of the theater with my SLR.
I would have to assume that the no-SLR rule is in place to prevent competition with a hired photographer for the event. Nonetheless, I won’t be a happy camper toting my compact digital around after falling in love with my digital SLR.
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