Are cameras definitely allowed?

Taz1853 · 07-06-2012, 10:17 AM

I'm wanting to borrow my brothers camera but he doesn't want it confiscating. Are cameras definitely allowed Coldplay gig's or do they say no? This might seem like a silly question but I have to be sure so I have a camera to take!

Thanks guys

Simon7 · 07-06-2012, 10:20 AM

Yes there allowed, u can't stop people now they have cameras on mobile etc

So yer take ur camera, we did and a lot of people did

Beximus · 07-06-2012, 12:30 PM

Yeah, cameras are fine. There were people at the Emirates with DSLRs, so I wouldn't worry about it. I took my point and click, very glad I did.

Technicolour TX · 07-06-2012, 02:15 PM

Same here in the States. Usually the Arena / Stadium has a policy of their own, but I haven't heard any stories of cameras being confiscated at Coldplay shows. When I saw them back on the Viva tour, people were taking photos and filming like crazy in the crowds and it was just fine. Even though security made you empty your pockets at the door and look through purses to make sure you weren't bringing in anything illegal, cameras were never confiscated. Thank God for that, because Coldplay and their fans realize how important technology is and sharing photos / videos is a great way to not only promote the band, but help fans stay in touch through online communities, so everyone wins.

I saw Neil Diamond in concert a few years back, and HIS policy was not to allow cameras at all. And security would walk through the crowd taking cameras and escorting people out. Imagine that, a 70 year old millionaire entertainer not wanting fans to take his photo (the fans who made him rich over the past 5 decades!!). Luckily Coldplay is smarter than that!

Beximus · 07-06-2012, 03:56 PM

I've never had a problem at a gig, although I've heard some horror stories. At Birmingham Coldplay a couple of years ago, I saw Stewards stopping people filming, but not taking pictures. Although it was all seated and easier to get to people.

I remember a Scissor Sister's gig where Ana shouted at everyone using their cameras all the time and just wanted them to watch and enjoy!

Cobalt · 07-06-2012, 04:23 PM

Pictures are usually fine, filming depends on the venue's policies.

Black Rose · 08-06-2012, 11:28 PM

As long as you don't have a flash you can use your phone.

Black Dog · 20-06-2012, 03:25 PM

Maybe this has been ask before--

Are you allowed to bring a DSLR into a Coldplay show? Just bought a Canon T4i and I want to use it at the show!

Tash · 20-06-2012, 03:33 PM

Normally not, but in London someone managed to get a similar camera inside.

Black Dog · 20-06-2012, 03:35 PM

Bleh.

Tash · 20-06-2012, 03:51 PM

It might work if you take the lens off so that it looks like a normal camera. Most of the time they just have a quick look inside your bag, if you wrap the lens in a sweater they probably won't notice it.

Black Dog · 20-06-2012, 03:54 PM

Yeah. I'm just concerned about losing my camera if they do confiscate it, and maybe not getting it back

LFDianne · 20-06-2012, 04:33 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tash;5332083
It might work if you take the lens off so that it looks like a normal camera. Most of the time they just have a quick look inside your bag, if you wrap the lens in a sweater they probably won't notice it.

I was actually turned away from a Mumford and Sons show, with my DSLR

And I'd only brought one lens with me. The bag checker guy knew his cameras, so I had to go put it back in the car. I wouldn't chance it, to be honest. I know there are some people who have gotten them in, but I just bought a good point and shoot for concerts.

Tash · 20-06-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by LFDianne;5332103
I was actually turned away from a Mumford and Sons show, with my DSLR And I'd only brought one lens with me. The bag checker guy knew his cameras, so I had to go put it back in the car.

That sucks

Black Dog · 20-06-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by LFDianne;5332103
I was actually turned away from a Mumford and Sons show, with my DSLR And I'd only brought one lens with me. The bag checker guy knew his cameras, so I had to go put it back in the car. I wouldn't chance it, to be honest. I know there are some people who have gotten them in, but I just bought a good point and shoot for concerts.

Yeah that's smart. I'll just borrow a point and shoot from someone

07-06-2012, 10:17 AM	#1
Taz1853 Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 233 Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Are cameras definitely allowed? I'm wanting to borrow my brothers camera but he doesn't want it confiscating. Are cameras definitely allowed Coldplay gig's or do they say no? This might seem like a silly question but I have to be sure so I have a camera to take! Thanks guys

07-06-2012, 12:30 PM	#3
Beximus Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181 My Mood: Location: Swansea Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Yeah, cameras are fine. There were people at the Emirates with DSLRs, so I wouldn't worry about it. I took my point and click, very glad I did. __________________ Exeter City are... pretty awesome Flickr Currently playing....Skyrim

07-06-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
Technicolour TX PARADISE Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 321 My Mood: Location: Beautiful Austin, TX Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 21 Thanked 77 Times in 30 Posts	Same here in the States. Usually the Arena / Stadium has a policy of their own, but I haven't heard any stories of cameras being confiscated at Coldplay shows. When I saw them back on the Viva tour, people were taking photos and filming like crazy in the crowds and it was just fine. Even though security made you empty your pockets at the door and look through purses to make sure you weren't bringing in anything illegal, cameras were never confiscated. Thank God for that, because Coldplay and their fans realize how important technology is and sharing photos / videos is a great way to not only promote the band, but help fans stay in touch through online communities, so everyone wins. I saw Neil Diamond in concert a few years back, and HIS policy was not to allow cameras at all. And security would walk through the crowd taking cameras and escorting people out. Imagine that, a 70 year old millionaire entertainer not wanting fans to take his photo (the fans who made him rich over the past 5 decades!!). Luckily Coldplay is smarter than that! __________________ Dallas 11-19-2008.......San Antonio 6-10-2009.......Dallas 7-21-2009.......Dallas 6-22-2012.......Dallas 6-23-2012.......(to be continued)

07-06-2012, 03:56 PM	#5
Beximus Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181 My Mood: Location: Swansea Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I've never had a problem at a gig, although I've heard some horror stories. At Birmingham Coldplay a couple of years ago, I saw Stewards stopping people filming, but not taking pictures. Although it was all seated and easier to get to people. I remember a Scissor Sister's gig where Ana shouted at everyone using their cameras all the time and just wanted them to watch and enjoy! __________________ Exeter City are... pretty awesome Flickr Currently playing....Skyrim

08-06-2012, 11:28 PM	#7
Black Rose Bear with me Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47,525 My Mood: Location: A strangeland under the iron sea where hopes & fears can make the night train be in perfect symmetry Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 105 Times in 83 Posts	As long as you don't have a flash you can use your phone. __________________ You could take a picture of something you see In the future where will I be? You could climb a ladder up to the sun Or write a song nobody had sung Or do something that's never been done

07-06-2012, 10:20 AM	#2
Simon7 Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 224 Location: Norwich Gender: Country: Chat posts: 2 Thanks given: 34 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Yes there allowed, u can't stop people now they have cameras on mobile etc So yer take ur camera, we did and a lot of people did

07-06-2012, 04:23 PM	#6
Cobalt OH SUCH THE SHAME! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,292 My Mood: Location: Melbourne, Australia Gender: Country: Chat posts: 10 Thanks given: 159 Thanked 163 Times in 118 Posts	Pictures are usually fine, filming depends on the venue's policies.

20-06-2012, 03:25 PM	#8
Black Dog Live From Michigan! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23,859 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	DSLRs? Maybe this has been ask before-- Are you allowed to bring a DSLR into a Coldplay show? Just bought a Canon T4i and I want to use it at the show! __________________

20-06-2012, 03:33 PM	#9
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,420 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	Normally not, but in London someone managed to get a similar camera inside. __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

20-06-2012, 03:35 PM	#10
Black Dog Live From Michigan! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23,859 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Bleh. __________________

20-06-2012, 03:51 PM	#11
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,420 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	It might work if you take the lens off so that it looks like a normal camera. Most of the time they just have a quick look inside your bag, if you wrap the lens in a sweater they probably won't notice it. __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

20-06-2012, 03:54 PM	#12
Black Dog Live From Michigan! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23,859 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Yeah. I'm just concerned about losing my camera if they do confiscate it, and maybe not getting it back __________________

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LFDianne Biggest Will Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,813 My Mood: Location: Standing next to Will at KROQ, Los Angeles Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 260 Times in 93 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Tash;5332083 It might work if you take the lens off so that it looks like a normal camera. Most of the time they just have a quick look inside your bag, if you wrap the lens in a sweater they probably won't notice it. I was actually turned away from a Mumford and Sons show, with my DSLR And I'd only brought one lens with me. The bag checker guy knew his cameras, so I had to go put it back in the car. I wouldn't chance it, to be honest. I know there are some people who have gotten them in, but I just bought a good point and shoot for concerts. __________________ Dianne 08/20/05 Irvine 2/06/06 Anaheim 7/14/08 Inglewood 11/25/08 Anaheim 7/18/09 Carson 07/19/09 Irvine 8/3/11 UCLA 9/15/11 Austin City Limits Taping 9/16/11 Austin City Limits Festival 10/17/11 the ellen show taping 10/18/11 KROQ studio, LA 2/8/12 Club Nokia 2/9/12 Jimmy Kimmel 4/28/12 San Jose 5/1/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/2/12 Hollywood Bow 5/3/12 American Idol Taping 5/4/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/5/12 KROQ Weenie Roast 6/28/12 Tampa 6/29/12 Miami 12/30/12 BROOKLYN, NY!!!

20-06-2012, 04:38 PM	#14
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,420 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by LFDianne;5332103 I was actually turned away from a Mumford and Sons show, with my DSLR And I'd only brought one lens with me. The bag checker guy knew his cameras, so I had to go put it back in the car. That sucks __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

20-06-2012, 04:39 PM	#15
Black Dog Live From Michigan! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23,859 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by LFDianne;5332103 I was actually turned away from a Mumford and Sons show, with my DSLR And I'd only brought one lens with me. The bag checker guy knew his cameras, so I had to go put it back in the car. I wouldn't chance it, to be honest. I know there are some people who have gotten them in, but I just bought a good point and shoot for concerts. Yeah that's smart. I'll just borrow a point and shoot from someone __________________