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TechGuru · 12-05-2011, 09:11 PM

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bigted · 12-05-2011, 09:17 PM

I don't get it but then maybe my natural blonde hair is showing through the red dye job.

bigted

TechGuru · 12-05-2011, 11:02 PM

I don't get it either, why DSLR's but allow film SLR's? Strange.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 12-06-2011, 02:38 AM

As the author conclude: Ignorance. With that arguing I shouldn't be allowed to bring my *istDS with its 6Mpixel sensor...but a mirrorless camera with twice that number of pixels or more are allowed. If I ever visits that place I'll bring the LX with the motor drive, battery grip M and the largest flash I have and make as much noise as I can...

Bruce · 12-06-2011, 02:51 AM

As Homer (the yellow fellow not the Greek) whould say 'DOH'!

causey · 12-06-2011, 05:36 AM - **1 Like**

My K-x & DA 40 is a rather large point and shoot.

SpecialK · 12-06-2011, 04:22 PM

Clods. What state secrets are in there?

twitch · 12-06-2011, 05:11 PM

The sign says you can't even bring them into the station, let alone take a photo?

The whole thing is bizaar, I don't understand what the thought process is behind it all.

RioRico · 12-06-2011, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by twitch

The whole thing is bizaar, I don't understand what the thought process is behind it all.

Thought process? Surely you jest. (No, I'm not calling you Shirley.) What passed for thought process there was probably something like FEAR AND LOATHING of the public, with a bit of I'M THE MOMMY, THAT'S WHY, ie arrogant arbitrary asininity. [political rant deleted] This looks like a rule that should be violated en-masse. OCCUPY THE TUBE! with crowds of dSLRs.

Wheatfield · 12-07-2011, 06:40 AM

Welcome to 1984.

**gofour3** · 12-07-2011, 06:13 PM

As a film only shooter I find this very amusing.

It reminds me of some of the hilarious signs you see in non English speaking countries, which were translated into English for tourists. However this is England so you just have to scratch your head.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/11/travel/funny-signs.html#/all/

Phil.

sam-joseph · 12-07-2011, 06:25 PM

I wonder if it's OK using live-view on the DSLR with a short lens?

Regards

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 12-08-2011, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by sam-joseph

I wonder if it's OK using live-view on the DSLR with a short lens?

Regards

You count on that these people understand that there is a mirror in side a DSLR, and that they in their wisdom would let you use a DSLR if you don't use the mirror? Not likely.

Wheatfield · 12-08-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

You count on that these people understand that there is a mirror in side a DSLR, and that they in their wisdom would let you use a DSLR if you don't use the mirror? Not likely.

I expect people with Panasonic G series cameras will be banned because their cameras look like SLRs.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-08-2011, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

If I ever visits that place I'll bring the LX with the motor drive, battery grip M and the largest flash I have and make as much noise as I can...

+1 I'll meet you there with same.

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gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	As a film only shooter I find this very amusing. It reminds me of some of the hilarious signs you see in non English speaking countries, which were translated into English for tourists. However this is England so you just have to scratch your head. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/11/travel/funny-signs.html#/all/ Phil. Last edited by gofour3; 12-07-2011 at 06:19 PM.

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bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,594	I don't get it but then maybe my natural blonde hair is showing through the red dye job. bigted

12-05-2011, 11:02 PM	#3
TechGuru Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 77 Original Poster	I don't get it either, why DSLR's but allow film SLR's? Strange.

12-06-2011, 02:38 AM	#4
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	As the author conclude: Ignorance. With that arguing I shouldn't be allowed to bring my *istDS with its 6Mpixel sensor...but a mirrorless camera with twice that number of pixels or more are allowed. If I ever visits that place I'll bring the LX with the motor drive, battery grip M and the largest flash I have and make as much noise as I can...

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Bruce Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	As Homer (the yellow fellow not the Greek) whould say 'DOH'!

12-06-2011, 05:36 AM - 1 Like	#6
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	My K-x & DA 40 is a rather large point and shoot.

12-06-2011, 04:22 PM	#7
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Clods. What state secrets are in there?

12-06-2011, 05:11 PM	#8
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	The sign says you can't even bring them into the station, let alone take a photo? The whole thing is bizaar, I don't understand what the thought process is behind it all.

12-06-2011, 05:52 PM	#9
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by twitch The whole thing is bizaar, I don't understand what the thought process is behind it all. Thought process? Surely you jest. (No, I'm not calling you Shirley.) What passed for thought process there was probably something like FEAR AND LOATHING of the public, with a bit of I'M THE MOMMY, THAT'S WHY, ie arrogant arbitrary asininity. [political rant deleted] This looks like a rule that should be violated en-masse. OCCUPY THE TUBE! with crowds of dSLRs.

12-07-2011, 06:40 AM	#10
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Welcome to 1984.

12-07-2011, 06:25 PM	#12
sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	I wonder if it's OK using live-view on the DSLR with a short lens? Regards

12-08-2011, 02:19 PM	#13
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Originally posted by sam-joseph I wonder if it's OK using live-view on the DSLR with a short lens? Regards You count on that these people understand that there is a mirror in side a DSLR, and that they in their wisdom would let you use a DSLR if you don't use the mirror? Not likely.

12-08-2011, 04:31 PM	#14
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden You count on that these people understand that there is a mirror in side a DSLR, and that they in their wisdom would let you use a DSLR if you don't use the mirror? Not likely. I expect people with Panasonic G series cameras will be banned because their cameras look like SLRs.

12-08-2011, 04:54 PM	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden If I ever visits that place I'll bring the LX with the motor drive, battery grip M and the largest flash I have and make as much noise as I can... +1 I'll meet you there with same.