Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

[Graham_of_Rainham]

It is being said that high power zoom lenses, both big and small may not be allowed into Olympics sites.

If certian types of cameras/lenses are banned from being used at the Olympics, will this stop you going

[Jimindenver]

Re: Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

If I had the chance to go, I still would and try to make the best of it. However I would not spend a lot of money to get ground level seating.

What sucks is that a lot of places would ban our larger cameras but allow the thousands of P&S and camera phones.

Jim

[Garry]

Re: Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

In a word! Yes!

I would not go, if I couldnt take my camera and lens!

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

In what looks like the script from the BBC TWENTY TWELVE Series, it is reported that " ''This is all work in progress, and guidelines are under discussion.' "

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/London_2012_bosses_rush_out_photography_policy_statement_news_306808.html

Interesting to see how this goes and how they get round "Contract Law" if they change the conditions of entry after you have purchased the ticket...

[Ian]

Re: Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

I wonder if this would infringe 'human rights'?

I know that the policies vary greatly at big public events, with some being very relaxed about photography. So let's keep our fingers crossed!

Ian

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

I wonder if this would infringe 'human rights'?
<snip>
Ian

If I claim my 300mm is an "Aid to Vision" and they refuse me entry, is that not in breach of the DDA

[Pol]

Re: Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

If I claim my 300mm is an "Aid to Vision" and they refuse me entry, is that not in breach of the DDA

You could always try. Y'know how cash-strapped lawyers are.

Pol

[Kurt]

Re: Ban on Cameras at the Olympics

I know much of the world has gone completely mad, but I can't believe that there is any truth in this ban.