I'm Begging you...Put DOWN your cameras
Ok, take a few pictures....get a quick video if you must, but keeping your cell phones or cameras up and going for 90 % of the show is just rude and annoying to those behind you. Especially if there are two or more of you together. I'M 5'4 and watching my concert in your viewfinder just sucks.
Inconsiderate people reallllly piss me off.
Inconsiderate people reallllly piss me off.
Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
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its so annoying to see them and especially if someone close to you has it on constantly
the iphones are the worst-screen is so bright
You can't hear people talking in the orchestra seats...haha.
These guys had the cameras up, taking videos and pictures non stop.
I brought my camera, I took a few pictures, but really? hundreds of pictures and who knows how much video.
Before you knock people who constantly take pictures, know that to be able to photograph my favourite band from that close would be a dream come true for me, and I'm sure many other concert photography enthusiasts. Every single tour, for every show I go to, I contact the Ten Club regarding obtaining a photography pass, and am redirected to their management company, who tell me they will not issue me a pass - but I still try.
All of this said, if someone behind me tapped me on the shoulder, and asked respectfully if I would refrain from shooting, I'd gladly put my camera down, and only pick it up at a few opportune moments thereafter!
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it annoys me but i find my self scouring you tube for vids after each show
it would be nice if people were a little more kind and kept the camera at head level and not up in the air
if its too dark, turn flash off, bump up your exposure time, right, photo people? i think on most digi cameras, if you turn the flash off, it will auto expose accordingly after it meters the light.
Ok, take a few pictures....get a quick video if you must, but keeping your cell phones or cameras up and going for 90 % of the show is just rude and annoying to those behind you. Especially if there are two or more of you together. I'M 5'4 and watching my concert in your viewfinder just sucks.
Inconsiderate people reallllly piss me off.
I agree on both points (and I take a lot of photos)
I never lift my camera above eye level (and im only 5' 7', so i appreciate the OP's perspective -- i usually try to get seats on the wings for that reason (i cant see much if im in the middle of the floor!)). I usually ask the people behind me to please let me know if I'm bothering them. I try not to use a flash, but sometimes its necessary, in which case i try to ask the people in front of me to let me know if the flash bothers them. I wish that I didnt get lumped into the group of people who constantly lift their cameras, phones, etc above their heads. I would group those people with the same people who constantly talk, get drunk and spill beer (or worse) on you, sneak people into your row and generally invade your space. Dont get me wrong, i would have different expectations with respect to "invading my space" if it were a GA show and i was on the floor, but I think when we are talking about bad behavior at concerts, it is the people with no boundries who disrupt your experience that cross the line.
In the end, I would hope that if I get carried away and I'm disturbing someone with my camera, they would politely point it out to me and I'll gladly apologize and stop.
And sometimes, the photos turn out ok!
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That's really the key _ try to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Most of todays pocket size digital cameras don't have viewfinder anymore. LCD display is the only option. Rather than complaining about this, I'd get used to it. There's no going back.
And besides, everyone here would love to get a video/videos of the shows they have attended, so I don't really see a point complaining about ppl shooting video.
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NYCPJ, those are some great shots. Sure those came out of a small, handheld camera?
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
[Rude comment removed by Admin...see Posting Guidelines.] not saying you fit into that 90% you could who knows.
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
I hope someone tosses a beer on it.
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cheapest option: use some painters tape, comes off easily, wont leave sticky residue - u can stick it on your jeans when not on the screen, then slap it on when needed. other options:
- put on some tint (window film) - i know they also sell temporary static tint sheets for car and home windows, cut a tiny piece and use it, then the LCD wont be so damn bright, and allow you to still see the screen.
- slap on a PJ sticker
- make a "book cover" type of flap, so you can open it when needed , then shut it.
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I went through a phase when I started sitting closer and closer to the stage where I would be taking tons of pictures and by the end of the show, I would realize that I missed out on so much because I was focussing so much on getting the best possible picts. I do still bring my camera, but just snap a few here and there. Also, I would just like to note to the people who are more than 10-15 ft. from the stage, your flash is not going to do you any good except to light up the heads of the people in front of you. So turn off your flash and just look for the best possible on stage lighting situations, you will get some nice ones
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and is not allowed
but anyway, Im not gonna get all self-righteous about it.
all I care about is being able to enjoy the show without obstruction or an LCD screen distracting me from the show-often times the cameras are a distraction-Id love if the venues enforced a no camera policy like wilco did this past tour