The answer to this one is a super zoom camera or a longer thumb. On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:54:31 -0400 Gregory Fraser <Gregory.Fraser@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > I took the kids to the circus last night and I wanted to test some > low light hand held photography. I brought with me my old Tamron > 80-200 zoom which is about 8" long. I was soon approached by a > security guard who asked me 'Is that a long lens?' 'Not to me,' I > replied. I was informed that any lens longer than her thumb was > considered a professional lens and I was not allowed to use it. > I laughed in her face. My Rebel and my eBay 20 year old Tamron! > With 6 kids watching the show I decided to let it go thinking she > would find someone else more rewarding to harass but everytime I > turned around she was right there. > Next time I'll print up a 'Circus News' press pass and get a better > shooting position. Of course I'll have to bring my collapsable Kodak > flash bulb holder to really impress them. > > Greg > > >
