Recording Vs Enjoying ?

[tterrag24]

Is it just me or do you find yourself trying to recorde your every step while at WDW. It's kind of annoying and a bad habit as soon as a ride starts up, whipping the camera out and holding it up threw most of the ride to later find out you cant even really see what was going on. My next trip I'm taking pictures only

 

[unkadug]

Is it just me or do you find yourself trying to recorde your every step while at WDW. It's kind of annoying and a bad habit as soon as a ride starts up, whipping the camera out and holding it up threw most of the ride to later find out you cant even really see what was going on. My next trip I'm taking pictures only

I find that memories of witnessing the real thing is more important than viewing the world through a viewfinder.

But that's just me. :shrug:

 

[melmood2000]

My last Trip to WDW I got to thinking, how much of this trip have I missed by taking video and pictures :lookaroun. Until I got home and saw those pictures. It was my daughters first trip and I re-live the moments when she brings out the photo book. Our next trip I might be a little less glued to the camera :shrug:, but I'm thankful that I was so diligent this past trip.

 

[rsoxguy]

I dream of taking trips without a camera. I have a seemingly endless supply of photos and video, but I haven't ever viewed any of it. One day I'll be an old fogie viewing these things, but I won't be able to remember any of it actually happening.

 

[Tinkerbell 8]

I notice this EVERY trip. I am a HUGE scrapbooker so I take a TON of pictures on rides (no flash!) signs from around the world, the hotel, every little aspect of every single park. I feel like I'm going through my entire vacation in a camera. I said I was going to relax with the pictures, but my future DH bought me an amazing new camera before our last trip so of course I HAD to use it. I also notice that when I compare the pictures from one trip to the next, they all look the same lol. I don't see my habit going anywhere anytime soon though :brick:

 

[Crockett]

In the past, I have been pretty trigger-happy with my camera. And yes, it does feel like you don't really soak it all in yourself. Of course it's much more important and meaningful to have your camera if it's of your child..especially if it is his/her first time at Disney. One of the pp's mentioned doing this for their child, and yes, you will certainly want those memories to keep for a lifetime on film.

But if you are doing WDW solo or already have gathered a collection of pics/vids from previous trips, then try a camera-free day at the park. I did this on several days during our recent trip in Jan. Surprisingly, those days seemed more relaxed. There was less to carry onto rides or worry about getting wet. To this day, we do not regret this one bit, and wish we'd gone camera-free other times.

 

[powlessfamily4]

I get camera happy but have a tendency to leave the video camera in the room. I love to watch the videos but always feel I have to be quiet while I am shooting so I am not overly loud on the video when I am done. bummer

 

[Susan Savia]

I am thankful my husband was an avid user of our video camera as we have many years full of our children growing up and visiting the parks. When my son wondered what Captain EO was, I dug up the tape and he watched it before we went this past January. Yep, husband taped it with 3D glasses in front of the lens and it did come out remarkedly well. We have quite a few great memories to look back on now, thanks to his videoing throughout our trips.

 

[graphite1326]

I dream of taking trips without a camera. I have a seemingly endless supply of photos and video, but I haven't ever viewed any of it. One day I'll be an old fogie viewing these things, but I won't be able to remember any of it actually happening.

Exactly. I stopped taking videos and alot of pictures. We have been to WDW enough times we have all the pics we need. Also, I found we print the pictures, look at them once, put them away somewhere and never look at them again. I missed to much when taking alot of photos and videos. Now I just enjoy every minute and have it as a memory.

 

[Master Yoda]

Unless you live close by and visit the parks weekly you really have to make a decision which guy you are going to be. Are you going to be the person who sees their life through their eyes or a LCD screen. I have tried to be the guy that documents everything but I just can't do it unless I go to a place specifically for that purpose.

 

[TxNewsies]

I love taking pictures. I make a scrapbook of every trip and because I take so many pictures, it's so hard to decide which ones not to use. Even though I have been many times, every trip has been such a different experience (due to time of year or people we go with) that I continue taking pictures. During our summer trip last year, DH took a picture of me while I was filming our neice and nephew since that is what I looked like during most of the trip. But it was their first trip to the WDW - must capture those moments!

DH tries to get me to stop sometimes and sit back and enjoy everything around me instead of behind a camera. I try, but I love capturing memories!

 

[zurgandfriend]

My wife is the picture taker, I just enjoy and later remember my trip.

I once saw a man on the people mover holding a video camera up to his eye with one hand while holding a cell phone up to his ear with the other hand while providing a running narrative to both devices. Not my idea of fun but to each there own.

 

[ddbowdoin]

It all depends on your family and SO. For me, I am an avid photographer but I take my time and thats the issue. I am not snapping quick pictures with a point and shoot, I like to set up and get a feel for the light and adjust my settings. To the family it gets annoying when I am constantly stopping. For me, it's night photography where pro level gear shines. A tripod and a trigger release and you can capture images point and shoots merely wish they could. Our trip in May 2010 yielded almost a thousand clicks. This past month I only took 12 pictures. I got engaged at the world and so there was a lot of celebrating and I left my gear in the hotel room. But looking back, I wish I had more pictures!

 

[rodserling27]

I find that memories of witnessing the real thing is more important than viewing the world through a viewfinder.

But that's just me. :shrug:

This!!! :sohappy::wave: I do think that bringing a camera/camcorder has it's place. I made a nice documentary about my June trip for my sister for Christmas, but never let my video taping get in the way of having fun. There are people, however, who are SO FOCUSED on getting a shot or a clip, that they let that ruin the fun instead of just enjoying it for waht it is (whatever "IT" might be....). This past January, there was this dude who literally held his camera to his face and snaped a picture every 10 seconds of the fireworks during "Wishes." I wanted to say to him "are you REALLY going to sit and look at those? Are you enjoying this at all through a 3'' lcd screen??"

I dream of taking trips without a camera. I have a seemingly endless supply of photos and video, but I haven't ever viewed any of it. One day I'll be an old fogie viewing these things, but I won't be able to remember any of it actually happening.

I didn't bring one on my last trip, it was pretty liberating to not "worry" about getting that 'perfect shot' in any given scenario.

 

[heartodisney]

Very good question, in the past I have taken quite a few pics, missed some, wish I had taken more, wish I had taken some. Our next trip will be with two newbies, my mother-in-law and my daughter. I have invested in a new point and shoot and a camcorder. I will try to have these on them as much as possible! I really also want to take more pics of where we stay also. I will but some disposable cameras for my daughter for her to take pics to "see" her point of view and for her memories later in life!

 

[stratman50th]

I'm also an avid photographer and my wife loves to scrap our trips which does work out. I like to enjoy my vacation and not dedicate all my time being attached to a camera. That is my dilemma. Answer, not so much any more. The only time now days is if there's something different going on, like my daughter bringing a friend who's never been.
Haven't taken a video in many years. Digital photography really has changed things though. You can take a lot more pictures in hopes of getting that "perfect shot".

 

[WDW2010]

Since I don't have a video camera and only a digital camera I never really record anything. Wishes and Illuminations I recorded bits and pieces but I'd rather experience it first hand. A lot of times I go to the parks I see people recording the shows while holding their camera up but on this particular night in Epcot just this month I noticed a man doing something smart. I'm sure a lot of people have done it but I've never seen it being used, a tripod. He set up his video camera and tripod to be in the perfect spot to catch the perfect shots and sat down and enjoyed it with his family that to me is the best way if you want to video tape anything.

Tinkerbell 8 I notice this EVERY trip. I am a HUGE scrapbooker so I take a TON of pictures on rides (no flash!) signs from around the world, the hotel, every little aspect of every single park. I feel like I'm going through my entire vacation in a camera. I said I was going to relax with the pictures, but my future DH bought me an amazing new camera before our last trip so of course I HAD to use it. I also notice that when I compare the pictures from one trip to the next, they all look the same lol. I don't see my habit going anywhere anytime soon though

I'm the same way I take so many pictures (well over 1,000 on my second trip) But I do enjoy my trip as much as anyone not taking any pictures, i just love capturing the special moments and every Disney detail there is

 

[Alison1975]

My first trip I recorded EVERYTHING..i saw the entire 10 days thru a view finder.. the next trip ( 14 days) I recorded very little. I took 2000 pictures the first trip and only about 600 the 2nd.. I have more memories of the 2nd trip.. I don't remember a ton about the first trip ( and it was only 12 years ago)..

This time I will try and strike a good balance..I am certain I will be video'ing a lot as it is my younger 3 kiddo's first time there.

 

[Little Mermaid]

I love to take pictures/video, and I love to look back at them after I get home. For me, the photos just extend the vacation until the next time I get to visit. This past trip, I did try to find a happy medium between the LCD screen and real-life memories, but I still have 300+ pictures from a 4-day trip.

I have been surprised on my two most recent trips at some of the people around me. I do not ever use flash where it is not allowed and try to be considerate of my elbows, camera position, etc. However, last year while trying to video FotLK, a woman behind me tapped me as the show started and told me that I was "ruining the show for everyone" by filming...you can hear her on my video and everything. And this year, while taking a few pictures (non-flash) of CBJ with my digital viewfinder rather than the LCD screen, a guy behind me tapped my shoulder and said that my taking pictures was bothering him. Really? I'm barely five feet tall, and in both cases I was seated in tiered sections.

This year, when I refilmed FotLK, I asked the people behind me if it bothered them for me to film. The answer was a definite "no way"! :animwink:

 

[WDWLocal]

Since I live close by I never bring a camera its a hassle to bring anything into the park any way, but some days I bring my camera to record rides and pavilions for YouTube.