Pro gear crackdown?

[PhotoDave219]

Looks to me like they'll let anything in the parks anymore.

 

[fractal]

Looks like the camera weighs as much as he does.

 

[4disneylovers]

How much fun could it be to lug that around?

 

[NowInc]

....wow

 

[PhotoDave219]

That's a Nikon 300/2.8 VR II & teleconvertor on D800 or 810.

Also not very friendly.

Didn't look like any of the yellow shoes people I know.

That is the pure definition of "pro gear" because that's exactly what it is. That lens costs roughly 1/2 a compact car.

 

[PhotoDave219]

How much fun could it be to lug that around?

It's not, it's what I use for football. Only fancier.

 

[Clamman73]

Animal Kingdom's the other way...

 

[KeithVH]

Considering the location, what the heck is his subject with that kind of reach?

 

[Nemo14]

Considering the location, what the heck is his subject with that kind of reach?

Miami

 

[R W B]

All I have to say is..."DOWN IN FRONT"!!

 

[NowInc]

That's a Nikon 300/2.8 VR II & teleconvertor on D800 or 810.

Also not very friendly.

Didn't look like any of the yellow shoes people I know.

That is the pure definition of "pro gear" because that's exactly what it is. That lens costs roughly 1/2 a compact car.

I think I may actually know who it is...I'll ask him to confirm.

Overkill? of course. Envy? maybe a tad. Would I do it? Nope.

 

[donsullivan]

I've seen him around the parks many times over the last few years always hauling a bunch of gear but not to that extreme.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Considering the location, what the heck is his subject with that kind of reach?

Depends on how tight you want the image. If I'm doing football? 15-20 yards for nice tight action. 5-10 if i want tight faces.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

That lens costs roughly 1/2 a compact car.

And weighs just about the same

 

[PhotoDave219]

And weighs just about the same

By the 4th quarter, yes.

A gen 1 canon 400/2.8 with the ultrasonic motor was the heaviest thing I've ever carried. A 500/4 is much lighter.

 

[BuzzKillington]

And here I bought a $180 point and shoot so I wouldn't have to lug my "bulky" Canon Rebel around.

 

[pikkurtooker]

How much fun could it be to lug that around?

Sometimes I'll take a 70-200 f2.8 lens with either a Nikon D300 or a D700, but usually opt for a smaller lens. I have 2 monopoles rigged on my ECV to carry the weight.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

I always wanted to bring my Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens on the Safari...

 

[Jahona]

It does look like the d800 series. The guy isn't there for anything other than photography.

After rereading the policy they don't say they won't allow professional equipment just that you have to go through media relations to use it in a professional manor. You could be a rich hobbyist and not be considered a professional.

Professional Photography and Recording Equipment

Professional photographers with professional cameras or recording equipment, who are visiting Walt Disney World Resort with the intent to take photographs or recordings of people, Walt Disney World Resort properties or icons for professional purposes must make prior arrangements with Walt Disney World Resort Media Relations.

 

[PhotoDave219]

It does look like the d800 series. The guy isn't there for anything other than photography.

After rereading the policy they don't say they won't allow professional equipment just that you have to go through media relations to use it in a professional manor. You could be a rich hobbyist and not be considered a professional.

You've never had security called on you for photographing, have you?