I'm seeing a gig later this year at Wembley Stadium, and obviously won't be taking my D700. However, I have my GF-1 (fantastic camera!) instead. The photos would be just for personal use.
With the 20mm pancake on it looks just like a compact camera so I'm *guessing* they'd have no issue. However, it won't be of much use aside from big crowd shots.
But would I be pushing my luck with the 45-200mm? I don't have any other lenses in between.
Obviously I'm breaking the letter of their rules about no cameras with interchangeable lenses but it's hardly a professional standard camera nor is it the size of one. Plus I am quite sure there are plenty of people with bridge cameras there with even better zooms who would be permitted - if bridge cameras weren't then I'd be more reluctant about bringing it. Micro four thirds cameras weren't around when they first stated "no interchangeable lenses" after all - presumably what they really meant were proper SLRs. So I don't feel like I'm breaking the spirit of their rules.
Should I carry the camera in with the pancake lens on, and smuggle the 45-200mm through in my coat pocket or something? :nuts:
What happens if they say no? What do they do with my camera? Assuming they confiscate it, how securely is it kept until I get it back?
Thoughts? Ideas? Previous experiences? All welcome!! Thanks!
With the 20mm pancake on it looks just like a compact camera so I'm *guessing* they'd have no issue. However, it won't be of much use aside from big crowd shots.
But would I be pushing my luck with the 45-200mm? I don't have any other lenses in between.
Obviously I'm breaking the letter of their rules about no cameras with interchangeable lenses but it's hardly a professional standard camera nor is it the size of one. Plus I am quite sure there are plenty of people with bridge cameras there with even better zooms who would be permitted - if bridge cameras weren't then I'd be more reluctant about bringing it. Micro four thirds cameras weren't around when they first stated "no interchangeable lenses" after all - presumably what they really meant were proper SLRs. So I don't feel like I'm breaking the spirit of their rules.
Should I carry the camera in with the pancake lens on, and smuggle the 45-200mm through in my coat pocket or something? :nuts:
What happens if they say no? What do they do with my camera? Assuming they confiscate it, how securely is it kept until I get it back?
Thoughts? Ideas? Previous experiences? All welcome!! Thanks!