Question about cameras at Caesars

Stephanie · #1 03-27-2005, 08:19 PM

Is anyone planning on bringing a camera? I realize the official policy is no cameras. If you could get the camera in, would it even be possible to snap a picture at this more "refined" venue?

Just wanting some other opinions. I have pretty much decided to forget about trying myself.

skcin · #2 03-27-2005, 08:25 PM

I'm going for it. The worst they can do is take it & I'll get it after the show.

David · #3 03-27-2005, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephanie

Is anyone planning on bringing a camera? I realize the official policy is no cameras.

Casinos are serious when they say "no cameras" -- they will throw you out. The reason for no cameras in casinos is that they don't want people using video equipment or cameras on the casino floor because you can cheat with that electronic equipment.

I would not play around with casino security.

Nightbird_Brett · #4 03-27-2005, 09:10 PM

Well...just to let you guys know about my experience...I saw Elton there a while back and we were all amazed at how much they did not check us for cameras...I remember us wishing we would have brought a video camera in b/c we certainly could have...they did not even check my aunt's purse....hope this helps.
Brett

WelshWitchPMD · #5 03-27-2005, 11:45 PM

I plan on taking mine. I have a very tiny camera and I take it with me everywhere anyway. I doubt that any photos will come out good from my seat but I am still going to try.

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #6 03-28-2005, 03:23 AM

We were told no cameras for the Aladdin but I sneaked mine in and no-one checked my bag. Once in side security were saying we could use them but not to use the flash

Pip

xxxmx · #7 03-28-2005, 06:40 AM

on the flip side, i've been to several events where 'no cameras' was reeeally enforced. the woman seated next to me took out her snapper and it was promptly taken. she made an incredible scene but the security guards said, listen lady, it says right across your ticket 'no cameras'... it was a really nice camera too, not a disposable. i don't know if she got it back, but they did tag it with her seat number before they left.

Kelly · #8 03-28-2005, 06:53 AM

Nightbird..can you tell me something about the very side sections? Section 6...appears to be very far to the side..how would you say those seats are? I have a seat in the center for the 10th and am looking for the 11th so I am curious what those side sections are like.

I am bringing in my digital and if they tell me to put it away, I will.

skcin · #9 03-28-2005, 12:38 PM

Friend took her camera to Celine. Security took it before they got in, but her husband didn't even attept to hide it. All they did was take the camera, put it in a locker & gave her a ticket to claim it after the show. Oh well.

GODDESS6 · #10 03-28-2005, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephanie

Is anyone planning on bringing a camera? I realize the official policy is no cameras. If you could get the camera in, would it even be possible to snap a picture at this more "refined" venue?

Just wanting some other opinions. I have pretty much decided to forget about trying myself.

when i saw fm in vegas @ the mgm, they were very mean about cameras, not only did u walk thru a metal detector thingy, they also scanned u over w/ a hand held detector & searched my purse exstensively, when i saw them in omaha & sioux city, it was a bit easier, they tried @ the beginning 2 discourage the picture taking, but i think realized it was futile & i didn't have a problem getting gr8 shots, in sioux city i was able 2 take 110 pics~ i am sure i have seen vegas pics out there but not as many as other shows~ good luck w/ it tho 4 who ever goes 4 it, all they can really do is take your camera & i heard u get it back in the end~

WelshWitchPMD · #11 03-28-2005, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GODDESS6

when i saw fm in vegas @ the mgm, they were very mean about cameras, not only did u walk thru a metal detector thingy, they also scanned u over w/ a hand held detector & searched my purse exstensively, when i saw them in omaha & sioux city, it was a bit easier, they tried @ the beginning 2 discourage the picture taking, but i think realized it was futile & i didn't have a problem getting gr8 shots, in sioux city i was able 2 take 110 pics~ i am sure i have seen vegas pics out there but not as many as other shows~ good luck w/ it tho 4 who ever goes 4 it, all they can really do is take your camera & i heard u get it back in the end~

When I went to see the Mac at the MGM in July of 2003 the guard wanded my bag and it went off but all he did was ask me " if I had any weapons on me"

Of course I said "no not today". I had my old 35mm camera which was larger then my digital but he did not even look in my bag. When I went to my seat there was a guard right in front of me but he was very nice and told us "please no cameras" I never took it out.

The weird thing is that almost every show that I went to {since I bought my tiny digital} security did not even look in bag. If you don't use a flash you are less likely to be noticed and most of the time they won't even bother you if you don't use a flash. If you have a digital you won't really need one for concert pics anyway.

Ironically, I will be leaving for my new photography class in about 45 minutes.

ChrystalGypsey · #12 03-28-2005, 05:32 PM

I found that I would be so focused on my cameras (yes two!) that I couldn't enjoy the show, but when I don't bring them I regret it! Just plan a camera-escape route!!! Like, where can you ditch it if they catch you before the show?

Also, when using no flash, the shutter speed is slower so you have to hold it still longer than normal. This feels like an eternity and the pics can be blurry.

Also also, my digital camera would focus for me (against my wishes), and the hand waving 2 rows ahead would be the clear thing in the pic, not the stage!

Also also also, couldn't you hide the camera "on your person"? Like between your knockers? Or in your boot, hairdo, waistband, etc.?

Also x4, I hate when a band member would see me using a flash, like right in their face. It's disrespectful and embarassing for me, but I've done it during well-lit times. This way I'm not as obvious.

WelshWitchPMD · #13 03-28-2005, 05:43 PM

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Also, when using no flash, the shutter speed is slower so you have to hold it still longer than normal. This feels like an eternity and the pics can be blurry..

I have never had a problem with my digital. The lights on the stage are bright enough. With film it does become a problem and most of my pics were blurry.

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Also also, my digital camera would focus for me (against my wishes), and the hand waving 2 rows ahead would be the clear thing in the pic, not the stage!.

You mean that what was in your monitor and what came out in the photo are 2 different things? That has happened to me and it can be annoying. I find that using a faster read/write speed card helps.

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Also also also, couldn't you hide the camera "on your person"? Like between your knockers? Or in your boot, hairdo, waistband, etc.?

The problem with that is if they use a metal detector or a wand it will pick up the camera. You are better off hiding it in something that they will never look inside. It helps to go to a male security guard too. They don't want to look in a purse.

I never ever use a flash and I don't think that Stevie likes it.

ChrystalGypsey · #14 03-28-2005, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll have to go look back at my photos cuz last concert I was sitting front row with the digital, I didn't need a flash. The film ones WERE BLURRY!!!

no_spoken_word · #15 03-28-2005, 06:07 PM

I think I'm going to try to bring in my digital camera, not because I want to take tonnes of pics at the show but because I bring it with me everywhere and I don't want it to get stolen from my hotel room! I know most hotels nowadays have safes, but even then, I'd rather keep it with me. ALthough now I'm kind of nervous! Although like someone said, the worst thing they can to is keep it until the show's over.

That being said if I DID manage to sneak it in I might be tempted to take some pics during the second half of the last song, we'll see.

To sneak it in I usually just put it in my back pocket behind my wallet. Though that wouldn't do me any good if they used a metal detector! Hmmm....