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: Any DSLR restrictions at olympic events?

endless402
02-01-2010, 04:25 PM
Didnt see any restrictions yet but dont want to get screwed over at the opening ceremonies.

anyone know?
m3thods
02-01-2010, 08:49 PM
Even if you're allowed, you'll have to tough it out sans a bag, as all olympic venues have very limited carry-in items.

http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-spectator-guide/at-the-games/entering-the-venue/

According to that, you'll have to leave the speedlight at home too, but SLRs are not on that list.
vietfx
02-01-2010, 09:37 PM
Better bring out the fast prime lenses :D
Levitron
02-01-2010, 10:09 PM
Working for a sponsor means I can't really bring out my gear :(
m3thods
02-02-2010, 10:24 AM
Better bring out the fast prime lenses :D

Someone have an 85 1.2? :thumbsup:
!MiKrofT
02-02-2010, 04:59 PM
So no flash photography means you can bring cameras like P&S but just not use flash?
vietfx
02-02-2010, 05:47 PM
So no flash photography means you can bring cameras like P&S but just not use flash?

exactly.
roastpuff
02-02-2010, 06:32 PM
Someone have an 85 1.2? :thumbsup:

200 f2 FTW!

The 200 f2.8 would be my weapon of choice. Black, small, stealthy.
!MiKrofT
02-02-2010, 09:01 PM
Hmmm 40D or G11... I wanna go through the express lineup so probably go G11.
m3thods
02-03-2010, 09:12 AM
Hmmm 40D or G11... I wanna go through the express lineup so probably go G11.

depends on the venue and your lens lineup for the 40D I guess. If you have fast lenses I think the pictures out of your slr would be worth the wait- considering that this is pretty much a once in a lifetime event.

I like my G10 a lot, but if I had a choice (and the lenses), I'd wait in line to get my 50D in.
!MiKrofT
02-03-2010, 10:45 AM
depends on the venue and your lens lineup for the 40D I guess. If you have fast lenses I think the pictures out of your slr would be worth the wait- considering that this is pretty much a once in a lifetime event.

I like my G10 a lot, but if I had a choice (and the lenses), I'd wait in line to get my 50D in.
Hmm that's very true. My event's up on Cypress. Got a 70-200F4L and a Tamron 17-50 2.8 VC. Guess I'll see when it's closer to the event.
m3thods
02-03-2010, 11:22 AM
Hmm that's very true. My event's up on Cypress. Got a 70-200F4L and a Tamron 17-50 2.8 VC. Guess I'll see when it's closer to the event.

Ahh great lenses! I'd say see what the lineup times are first, but it'd be hard for me to leave the L at home ;)
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endless402
02-04-2010, 06:42 PM
flash is fine for opening/closing / victory ceremonies
AWDTurboLuvr
02-13-2010, 11:34 AM
You can have a small camera bag provided it can stow under the seat or not take up any aisle space. Glad to have a 70-200 2.8VR in my collection now.