Fortunately, here in Canada, the paranoia doesn't seem to be quite as rampant as it seems to have become in the US and the UK.
War on photography!
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Posted 3 years ago #
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Actually in Los Angeles photography is usually not a problem except on the property of a tallie...
Posted 3 years ago # -
Exactly. Google earth and google street view seem to make it silly to scout something out with a camera if you were a terrorist.
Posted 3 years ago # -
It's just an excuse to take away our freedom and rights. People automatically assume that the 70-200mm f/2.8 vrII on a D3 has further zoom (it can get in close to your face, paparazzi, yada yada etc) than your tiny sized 14mpx cybershot that has a zoom equivalent to a 300mm...
These same people believe that the 50mm f/1.4 (by looks) is more harmless in zoom than the 14-24mm f/2.8...
Posted 3 years ago # -
Assurances from the government: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/10031003ukgovstatement.asp
Posted 3 years ago # -
monty11 said:
Assurances from the government: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/10031003ukgovstatement.aspSomeone at the Government suddenly realized it is one thing to imply that local English Photographers are potential terrorist, but if you start arresting a few tourists, they might just stop visiting UK and I am sure UK is making tons of money from them, Money talks
Pete
Posted 3 years ago # -
I'm planning on visiting London in June and will bring less photo equipment and have a shorter stay because of their restrictive laws. Too bad, they'll get less of my money.
Posted 3 years ago # -
"we have no intention of Section 44 or Section 58A being used to stop ordinary people taking photos or to curtail legitimate journalistic activity."
The problem with that statement is WHO gets to make that distinction? They can always say you look suspicious and there for they suspect you are NOT an "ordinary" person taking photos for "legitimate" reasons.
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