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How are they going to know, on the day, if your taking photos for personal or commercial use?
We (the working photographers) know, because it's the same bunch of people each time.
How are they going to know, on the day, if your taking photos for personal or commercial use?
Doesn't The RCA screw enough money from entry fees and products (food/drink) on the venue already?
It's not about racecourses making money. It's about protecting the working photographers.
What are working photographers scared of? Maybe because others can take better pictures. So should everyone in any trade be protected from others doing the same thing? what a load of!!!!!! The DIYers would not be allowed to DIY, the flat pack furniture makers would have no one to sell to. and the out of town DIY shops would close.
No! working photographers should have no more rights than anyone else ,and not be an elitest group
I thought discrimination was illegal in the UK
I thought discrimination was illegal in the UK
It's not discrimination. There's nothing stopping anyone from taking hobby photos for pleasure.
What it was preventing was unaccredited (and generally really, really sh*t) photographers from lurking behind the rails and sending their crap freebies to every stable under the sun free of charge.
It doesn't bother me whether you like it or not.
Have you ever actually set foot on a race track?
It's not about racecourses making money. It's about protecting the working photographers.
So what is the point in that? A person pays to enter a racecourse. Takes pics of loads of horses, then goes through each one and sends them to the stables. For what? Once maybe but unless you are doing it for fun what’s the point, and are loads really doing it for fun?
.............and why should photographers be protected???
If someone wants to give their images away for free why shouldn't they? Very few other professions are protected against 'the amateur'.
Personally, if anyone wanted to publish any images I produce (very unlikely) I would be chuffed to bits and they could certainly use them for free
Not that long ago (*cough*) there were loads of typists in typing pools doing a better job of typing than most of us are doing when we post comments in this forum. I wonder if the RCA protected their typists?
My, my, I quoted the part that was nonsense, so that you would see clearly that the link you supplied (and claimed you read) says "You may use mobile devices and point-and-shoot or compact cameras to capture images for your own private and domestic use (but you shall not use professional level photography or filming equipment)....."
Now if you can't see that applies to DSLRs, as numerous folk have told you, there is no point in continuing.
I take photos of lots of different subjects in addition to what I get paid for - I’ve just spent a fortnight taking pictures of wildlife in the USA - But if you’ve paid to see an event then just leave the camera at home and enjoy the spectacle - those who don’t are exactly the same as the smart phone crowds who have to prove they are there with pics.If you don't try other other forms of photography how do think you think you will improve your your technique. It is horses for courses, taking photos at an equestrian event, sports event and ones at a wedding or of the family dog require different techniques. Maybe other photographers like to push themselves and their equipment to develop their skills.
Are they still doing it two years down the line?Yes, there are. Sad, isn't it?
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And as for very few other professions etc etc - no actually, it's exactly the opposite.
Please give a balanced argument as to why professionals should be protected?
Please sod off and stop trolling.
if you’ve paid to see an event then just leave the camera at home and enjoy the spectacle - those who don’t are exactly the same as the smart phone crowds who have to prove they are there with pics.
Some of the professional photographers on here are just plain rude and unhelpful.
Excellent I hope this protectionism starts extending to other jobs, driving lessons should only be done by qualified driving instructors, no more teaching your kids to drive, its stealing jobs. Get rid of reality TV shows, only members of equity should be allowed on TV.
The topic is protectionism, I hope you never do your own decorating or maintain your own car you are stealing jobs.I agree wholeheartedly but that's somewhat irrelevant to the topic.
The topic is protectionism, I hope you never do your own decorating or maintain your own car you are stealing jobs.
Yes the elites must be protected but manual labourers of course not!Manual labour? Don't be so utterly ridiculous.
I think you missed the pointYes the elites must be protected but manual labourers of course not!
Probably, all I can see is that Pro photographers do not want competition, decorators do not want competition either but that's only manual labour.I think you missed the point
You might want to look at his posting record over the last week or so.
Probably, all I can see is that Pro photographers do not want competition, decorators do not want competition either but that's only manual labour.
All well and good but at professional sports events/concerts etc. there's usually restrictions/bans on photography - respect thatWhat nonsense!
Many hobby photographers love to attend 'events' in order to practice their hobby in different situations ... it has nothing to do with proving they are there.
If there are restrictions then obviously respect them but that has nothing to do with your previous comment.All well and good but at professional sports events/concerts etc. there's usually restrictions/bans on photography - respect that