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Related: About this forumKentucky Derby banning cameras with detachable lenses.
http://www.popphoto.com/news/2013/04/kentucky-derby-bans-interchangeable-lens-cameras-name-securityThread in GD here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022749599
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Kentucky Derby banning cameras with detachable lenses. (Original Post)
bluedigger
Apr 2013
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liberal N proud
(60,339 posts)1. A paranoid nation is exactly what terrorist want
Knee-jerk security theater just like TSA.
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)2. Disaster capitalism on a small (minded) scale.
Stevenmarc
(4,483 posts)3. Stupidity and laziness
The only thing I can think of that would be the reason behind this decision besides image control is security laziness, big camera, big camera bags that have to be checked.
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)4. Extreme laziness.
It's a controlled access event. They could scan or have dogs sniff for explosives if they were really concerned.
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)5. Stupid.
I wouldn't be able to use my 70-200, my go-to lens for this sort of thing. I'm glad the Iditarod hasn't come up with such a dumb rule.
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)6. Bad move
And 12" purses? yeah, right.
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)7. I notice that ladies' hats are unlimited.
ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)8. It is about controlling the images.
It has nothing to do with security.
groundloop
(11,521 posts)9. When cameras are outlawed..... only outlaws will have cameras
Of course all the press photographers will still be allowed to bring their equipment.