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What kind of cameras are people taking?

bigbadbillbigbadbill Posts: 1,758
edited August 2009 in The Porch
In 2006, all I had were disposable cameras for the Pearl Jam concerts I went to. That was like 32 shots each. Since then I have purchased a digital camera - a Canon Power Shot SD 750. I have a 4.0 GB memory card in it, which has the potential for 1,000's of shots. Who here is familiar with cameras, and how many pictures could I potentially get (along with video)?
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  • Mcam55Mcam55 Posts: 1,407
    yea, im looking to buy a camera. Something that would work well at the show..anyone have suggestions?
  • Mindless DrifterMindless Drifter Posts: 210
    i dont like people with vid cameras or phones at shows, gets on my nerves when people just hold cameras to film, blocking peoples view.

    i think you should just enjoy the show and enjoy the bootlegs

    not saying it shouldnt happen or that i perticularly care, its just when every other person has a camera in the air it gets annoying
  • Mcam55Mcam55 Posts: 1,407
    Mindless Drifter wrote:
    i dont like people with vid cameras or phones at shows, gets on my nerves when people just hold cameras to film, blocking peoples view.

    i think you should just enjoy the show and enjoy the bootlegs

    not saying it shouldnt happen or that i perticularly care, its just when every other person has a camera in the air it gets annoying

    Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I can do what I choose. but thanks for the tip.
  • mookieblalockmookieblalock Posts: 3,395
    Mcam55 wrote:
    Mindless Drifter wrote:
    i dont like people with vid cameras or phones at shows, gets on my nerves when people just hold cameras to film, blocking peoples view.

    i think you should just enjoy the show and enjoy the bootlegs

    not saying it shouldnt happen or that i perticularly care, its just when every other person has a camera in the air it gets annoying

    Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I can do what I choose. but thanks for the tip.

    Well technically, you can't since it says right on your ticket "no cameras"

    Thats not to say people don't do it anyway
  • Mcam55Mcam55 Posts: 1,407
    well im not just refering to PJ shows, I need a new camera and want something that works well at concerts since I have a few different shows/trips planned.
  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,225
    If price is no issue, try and find the now discontinued Canon PowerShot G9. The G10 included more (but smaller) megapixels, but for low-light situations, the less (10 megapixels on the G9, 12 on G10) but larger megapixels are preferable.
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  • edvedderrocksedvedderrocks Posts: 1,001
    have a NIkon coolpix - loved my old one - HATE my new one! battery (even the rechargeable ones) are always "exhausted". Took it to EV and got one picture (new batteries) and it wouldn't take anymore. I am taking it back to the store...
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    benjs wrote:
    If price is no issue, try and find the now discontinued Canon PowerShot G9. The G10 included more (but smaller) megapixels, but for low-light situations, the less (10 megapixels on the G9, 12 on G10) but larger megapixels are preferable.




    exactly.

    if i were to recommend a point and shoot, personally i strongly suggest the panasonic lumix. it has like an 11 or 12x zoom, various pixel settings so you can choose your quality, intuitive and easy to use features and a leica lens. i've had about 4 point and shoots since they first were developed - an olympus, a canon powershot, a sony cybershot and now the lumix. the lumix is head and shoulders above all else, tho the sony was my fave for years.

    as to how many pictures you can get, depends on what you set your camera for. obviously, if you set it for 2 megapixel pictures rather than 9 megapixels....you'll be able to take a LOT more pictures, but sacrifice quality. i almost always shoot at the highest setting. at concet, unless you intend to take picture after picutre and picture theu the entirety of the show, i'd not worry too much about it, you should not run out of space if your card is wiped clean to start off the evening.

    as to whomever said you are not supposed to take pictures, untrue. the 'no camera's on most tickets is standard practice on tickets, but if you check out the 10c info on the top0ic, it clearly states cameras ARE allowed, just not professional equipment.
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  • LOV2ROCKLOV2ROCK Minneapolis/St.Paul Posts: 822
    edited August 2009
    Yep,the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 looks like the shit!!!
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_3_ ... =PANASONIC

    Check out these sample concert videos.Be sure to watch them in HQ mode for the best quality!Just click the HD button under the video.
    They were taken in Europe with the Panasonic TZ7 (The ZS3 is what it's called in North America) Same Camera

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p_BKjW08LE

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtlTMyiRlfg

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-enRjK1nlUg

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BRkyZulL-Q

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJoLv2EiKwk

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRdVZRKpSy0
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 94,086
    I hope I won't get caught bringing one of these to the show!

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  • LOV2ROCKLOV2ROCK Minneapolis/St.Paul Posts: 822
    demetrios wrote:
    I hope I won't get caught bringing one of these to the show!

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  • theboxerorthebagtheboxerorthebag Posts: 1,774
    I thought we were allowed to bring cameras as long as they weren't professional cameras.
  • LOV2ROCKLOV2ROCK Minneapolis/St.Paul Posts: 822
    theboxerorthebag wrote:
    I thought we were allowed to bring cameras as long as they weren't professional cameras.

    None of these camera's are "PROFESSIONAL".They are all just point and shoot models that don't have
    removable lenses.They are just top of the line point and shoot's.Totally acceptable and legal. ;)
  • TonykinTonykin Posts: 252
    edited August 2009
    theboxerorthebag wrote:
    I thought we were allowed to bring cameras as long as they weren't professional cameras.

    You are right...
    Check this link... http://www.pearljam.com/ten-club/tickets
    Scroll all the way down to "CAMERA POLICY FOR CONCERT ATTENDEES"

    BTW... I am taking my discontinued Cybershot DSC-H5.. Not HD but I like it...

    Sony_CyberShot_H5.jpg
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  • theboxerorthebagtheboxerorthebag Posts: 1,774
    that's what I meant, seems like someone was saying no cameras at all. Just making sure that the info I had was correct. ;)
    LOV2ROCK wrote:
    theboxerorthebag wrote:
    I thought we were allowed to bring cameras as long as they weren't professional cameras.

    None of these camera's are "PROFESSIONAL".They are all just point and shoot models that don't have
    removable lenses.They are just top of the line point and shoot's.Totally acceptable and legal. ;)
  • daviecoopdaviecoop Posts: 198
    tonykin wrote:

    BTW... I am taking my discontinued my Cybershot DSC-H5.. Not HD but I like it...

    Mate, that is my camera also.
    Took it to Wembley 2007 and got some great shots and videos.
    Security did take it away at the door to have it checked, but it got the OK.
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