> >Is there a legal base for these kinds of requests by police officers?
>
> Yes, possibly for several reasons. In some areas you need a
> permit to shoot
> for commercial purposes, and use of a tripod is often the
> criterion used to
> distinguish commercial vs. private shooting. Also in crowded
> areas a tripod
> presents a safety hazard.
Right now, it seems to be a safer bet to carry faster film and heavier
lenses with bigger apertures than a tripod. I don't think I want to get into
any hassle with the law about this issue. A black Elan 7E, with a battery
pack, on a black manfrotto can look pretty big and "professional" :) The
20mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/1.8 are more suitable now.
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