skscorpion Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 I am thinking about bringing a camcorder to take in the sights and sounds of the Games.. Question is will security confiscate the camcorder at ticket entrance. I do not intend to tape the hockey or curling events, but I do not want to go back and forth to take in the action. Only event that I am thinking of taking camcorder into is for victory celebration at BC Place. Anyone who can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. thank you
Sir Rols Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 I am thinking about bringing a camcorder to take in the sights and sounds of the Games.. Question is will security confiscate the camcorder at ticket entrance. I do not intend to tape the hockey or curling events, but I do not want to go back and forth to take in the action. Only event that I am thinking of taking camcorder into is for victory celebration at BC Place. Anyone who can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. thank you Should be no prpoblem with that - they don't stop people bringing in cameras or camcorders. For security reasons, you might be asked to demonstrate it's a working camcorder as you go in (that's what's happened to me bringing in photographic gear to Olympic events in the past), but that'sabout all.
Quaker2001 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 I am thinking about bringing a camcorder to take in the sights and sounds of the Games.. Question is will security confiscate the camcorder at ticket entrance. I do not intend to tape the hockey or curling events, but I do not want to go back and forth to take in the action. Only event that I am thinking of taking camcorder into is for victory celebration at BC Place. Anyone who can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. thank you I was in Salt Lake and brought my camcorder to several venues without a problem. As long as it's for personal use and not for professional use, you'll be able to bring it in.
Chateau Petrus Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 In Beijing, I had no problem entering with all my camera equipment (lot of very big lenses). Only twice, they asked me to take a shot to demonstrate that my camera is really a camera. (same thing hapens ounce to me at the 96 Atlanta Games)
baron-pierreIV Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 YellowTowerVest will demonstrate to security that his 'fake' suicide vest masquerading as a photog's vest...is really a 'suicide vest.' Then we should be rid of him/it.
skscorpion Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 Thank you all for your help. I may take my camcorder into the other events then. Was hoping to get a shot of Canada when I go to curling , but found out the curling draw (Emailed the WCF) and Canada is in a bye Oh well, great curling anyways
drowninginair Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 Thank you all for your help. I may take my camcorder into the other events then. Was hoping to get a shot of Canada when I go to curling , but found out the curling draw (Emailed the WCF) and Canada is in a bye Oh well, great curling anyways I'd love to see that curling draw (I haven't seen it posted ANYWHERE!) Could you either post it here or PM it over?
skscorpion Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 I'd love to see that curling draw (I haven't seen it posted ANYWHERE!) Could you either post it here or PM it over? Sent it as a PM. THE WCF have not shown it to anyone else. I sent them an e-mail asking to view it and they courteously replied
skscorpion Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 wcf@dial.pipex.com is the e-mail I used. I don't know if the would appreciate the draw being leaked onto the internet but by e-mailing them they may send the draw to others
drowninginair Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 Sent it as a PM. THE WCF have not shown it to anyone else. I sent them an e-mail asking to view it and they courteously replied Thanks, I received it. If anyone else would like a copy, I'd be willing to pay it forward via PM (or just post it if someone with a little authority says its ok)
Torchbearer AA Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 They also asked me in Beijing several times to show it is a real camera. The only thing that can happen is that VANOC asks you if they also can use the images in case it's very nice. All you can see during the Olympics in the venues is the right of the IOC. That's also why you can use it personal only, not professional.
skscorpion Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks, I received it. If anyone else would like a copy, I'd be willing to pay it forward via PM (or just post it if someone with a little authority says its ok) Well,seeing as you the WCF gave the info to VANOC and anyone getting/purchasing tickets can view the teams I think there shouldn't be any problem in revealing the draws Looks like tickets will cease being sold on Friday so VANOC can do the seat distribution plan
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