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Post by dazza on Mar 18, 2008 17:21:58 GMT
Hi Becky,
I doubt they will confiscate your camera or anything like that, they will probably just tell you to stop. I am going to see what it is like on the day before I decide to take any or not.
Dazza
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Post by flowingspring on Mar 18, 2008 18:06:52 GMT
I think you will find that the Cathedrals themselves do not allow you to take photographs inside anyway...If that is the case then they will definatley have the camera police out....
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Post by beckym82 on Mar 18, 2008 21:35:27 GMT
Well yes, the Minster is strict themselves, you aren't allowed to take pics normally if you're visiting it. I would really love to have some to show for the actual concert though. On that note, does anybody know what kind of merchandise they'll be selling on the night, and do you think they'll do a video of the evening, or one in general of the tour, to buy on the night or at a later date? That would be a great souvenir.
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Post by dazza on Mar 18, 2008 21:56:24 GMT
Hi Becky,
That is a shame about no pictures in the Minster, I was hoping to visit the Minster earlier in the day to get some pictures inside, I'll still be able to take some outside though.
At the concerts that I have been to before they have only had the albums on sale, I don't know of any other All Angels merchandise, whether there will be any for the tour I don't know, same for the video, I'd say that it is unlikely but you never know, I'd love an All Angels DVD!
Dazza
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Post by beckym82 on Mar 19, 2008 1:13:14 GMT
Yeah, me too. Oh well, it would be nice to get some All Angels bits n pieces but not to worry if there's none to be had!
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Post by grant on Mar 19, 2008 15:01:20 GMT
That is a shame about no pictures in the Minster Hi Dazza and Becky Cathedrals do not generally prohibit photography except during services. I'm sure you will be allowed to take pictures during the day BUT you will be expected to pay for the privilege. However, they don't usually charge a fortune, so you will have to see on the day. Photography during concerts is a different matter. Even though the artist/s may permit it, often the venue will not and cathedrals certainly fall into this category. The trick is to be discrete and watch out for the camera police! Best wishes Grant |
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Post by dazza on Mar 19, 2008 20:05:53 GMT
Hi Grant,
Thanks for the information, I hope that you are right and that I will be able to take photo's of the Minster during the day, I don't mind paying if it is reasonable enough.
Dazza
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Post by keithp on Mar 20, 2008 17:39:19 GMT
My camera's only little so i maybe could get some sneaky pics then, but i'd be afraid of getting found out, having my camera confiscated and then blowing my chances of definitely getting some good photos later on. Ohhh, what to do!!!! Like others have said, its unlikely that your camera will be confiscated. Normally they will politely ask you to stop, sometimes less politely  but it would be almost unheard of to confiscate equipment. I did go to a sports event once at the NIA where they wouldn't allow anyone to take SLRs in (on that occasion security blamed BBC TV coverage for the requirement). When I enquired of the BBC later, they denied it was anything to do with them. But people with compacts had no problem. I also had problems at Wembley Stadium last December when we were there for the Race of Champions. I had an email conversation with their customer service department in the run up to the event to find out what was or wasn't permitted. I was told that generally compacts are ok but anything looking 'professional' not but that for this particular event, they were going to accept that motorsport fans would be safe to allow SLRs too. On the day, security had no problem allowing me through the turnstyle (camera clearly on view) and I wandered past 3 other security 'operatives' on the way in with no problems. After being seated for at least 30mins (and having shot about 200 frames), one 'crowd marshall' came over with a piece of paper and asked me if it was a professional camera. I said no, if it was professional, I would not be in 'the gods' shooting, I would be next to the race track and she went away. Later she came back to our area and complained because someone near us had a plastic drinks bottle - apparently they were on the banned list but you could keep it without the top. (with the top on the bottle is regarded as a missile, but without it, its totally innocuous ) I did state that another person had just brought themselves a hot coffee and I would rather be hit by a plastic bottle than have hot coffee poured on me but coffee was fine as it wasn't on her list. Don't you just love mindless rules  |
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Post by keithp on Mar 20, 2008 17:39:54 GMT
My apologies.....I have just realised how long that rant became  |
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Post by beckym82 on Mar 20, 2008 20:17:46 GMT
No no, don't apologise, that was really interesting. It just goes to show that rules don't always make sense or as black and white. Quite silly really. Well i'll be taking my camera anyway because my ticket's VIP and i'll be taking photos at the 'after party', but i think i might try taking some during the show too. I'll see what i can get away with without being obvious, purely for not wanting to put the girls off their performance. With Dazza and i both near the front i think there may a little competition for who'll dare to get the best shots!!
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Post by chris on Mar 20, 2008 20:26:49 GMT
Another reason they might not want to have photos taken is because some people turn the flash on and no doubt it would have to be annoying for performers to be acting or (for All Angels) singing and then all of a sudden a camera flash goes off. So, I know your all very well aware of this but if you do try and sneak a few shots of the girls while they are Singing, make sure the Flash is turned OFF!!! |
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Post by dazza on Mar 20, 2008 21:30:16 GMT
Hi Chris,
If I do decide to sneak a few pictures in then I will definitely make sure the flash is off.
I had the ticket through today with a letter and there was nothing about no photography on either but I am not getting my hopes up, will just have to see on the night.
Keith, I have come across some of the ridiculous stewarding you have mentioned at football games, including Wembley. Fortunatly things are not so strict at concerts.
Dazza
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Post by Joe on Mar 21, 2008 0:38:50 GMT
Welcome Keith! Great that you've joined us!
Yeah, those camera police are on patrol!
At my first Hayley Westenra concert, my camera's flash went off during the applause between songs. I don't think anyone noticed!
Cheers,
Joe
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Post by grant on Mar 21, 2008 11:33:52 GMT
So, I know your all very well aware of this but if you do try and sneak a few shots of the girls while they are Singing, make sure the Flash is turned OFF!!! Hi Chris and everyone Another point to bear in mind, many camera's nowadays have a light beam to assist with auto focus which if viewed directly is quite intense and can be very off-putting to whoever is on stage. Last year a friend of mine forgot about this at one of Hayley's concerts. Hayley spotted it and was put off as she was expecting the flash which never came! This resulted in my friend getting a mild telling off from Hayley's road manager although it did result in him also getting a hug from Hayley when he apologised! Best wishes Grant |
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but it would be almost unheard of to confiscate equipment. I did go to a sports event once at the NIA where they wouldn't allow anyone to take SLRs in (on that occasion security blamed BBC TV coverage for the requirement). When I enquired of the BBC later, they denied it was anything to do with them. But people with compacts had no problem. I also had problems at Wembley Stadium last December when we were there for the Race of Champions. I had an email conversation with their customer service department in the run up to the event to find out what was or wasn't permitted. I was told that generally compacts are ok but anything looking 'professional' not but that for this particular event, they were going to accept that motorsport fans would be safe to allow SLRs too. On the day, security had no problem allowing me through the turnstyle (camera clearly on view) and I wandered past 3 other security 'operatives' on the way in with no problems. After being seated for at least 30mins (and having shot about 200 frames), one 'crowd marshall' came over with a piece of paper and asked me if it was a professional camera. I said no, if it was professional, I would not be in 'the gods' shooting, I would be next to the race track and she went away. Later she came back to our area and complained because someone near us had a plastic drinks bottle - apparently they were on the banned list but you could keep it without the top. (with the top on the bottle is regarded as a missile, but without it, its totally innocuous 
