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From: "Malcolm Smith"
Subject: Lens length; was More Texas Photo Issues
William Robb wrote:
Wasn't it mentioned a while back about some rule at a
concert, something
about no lenses physically longer than a couple of inches?
I recall it as being an absurd way to measure the
appropriateness of a lens.
Bob S. made the observation of a 4 inch limit, so the digital camera
options
get a little larger. In this case though - wherever the definition lies -
isn't it a case of protecting the 'official' photographers at concerts etc
from later sales of quality images from those hidden in the crowd? I
assume
that you could try to get a longer lens in with a third party, if you were
out to take more than a few snaps of the event.
Case or excuse, one or tother.
To be fair if the venue is privately owned, the venue owner can prtty much
make up whatever rules he wants regarding this, and the ticket buyer can
accept or go home.
William Robb
