Disney Discriminates Against Photographers

[Michele]

I believe this new policy is only at Disneyland. So far, I don't think the other parks have adopted it.

 

[Chikabowa]

I just found this thread and had a question.

So, what happens to those of us who are professionals? I am a professional potographer for families, weddings, seniors, etc. (even sheep!!) However, the three times I have been to Disney World have been strictly for family time. I cannot imagine going to Disney and not taking my camera (heck, I rarely go to the grocery store without my camera in tow - my bag also doubles as my purse ). How in the world are they supposed to know who is a professional and who isn't?

Although, according to the OP, since I only use a D50 (with a 50mm, 18-55mm and a 70-300mm) of course I can't be a professional, so I should be good.

Michelle

I too am a professional photographer... I just got back from WDW 10 days ago and wasn't even looked at sideways with all my pro gear. During the day, I carried a Nikon D3 w/17-55mm lens, my bag had a 50mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4, and a 70-200 f2.8. All of it pro gear, none of it was even thought about.
At night, I carried all of that, plus a 20mm f2.8, 2 pocket wizards, an SB-800
and a tripod. Again, no problems.

We were in and out of the parks for a total of 12 days and not once was I asked by any Disney Cast Member about my equipment (wait... I take that back... one cast member asked to see some of my night photos on the back of the camera, but that was it).

I was in Disneyland back last December with similar gear and never had any issues; but it sounds like I was there before this brew-ha-ha with Lohan.

My husband had a ham radio with him and on the first day he was denied entry into Epcot with that. So, whatever.

Take your gear.

 

[MICKEY88]

This has been very interesting to read. Since having children and going digital I have been a point and click girl. Going through four cameras I have decided to upgrade to a good DSLR. (I still have my worked-the-entire-summer-to-pay-for Minolta SLR camera. LOL) I was planning on buying the Nikon D80. We will be vacationing at WDW but I am interested to see if anything comes up. I wonder if the husband with the princess backpack, two children in gowns and a stroller will make me look professional! LOL

what model is your Minolta. if it's autofocus your lenses will work on the new Sony DSLRs

 

[aimeeg]

Thanks for the tip. It does have autofocus lenses!! Looks like I will looking into a Sony! Thank you so much!!! I did buy the zoom lense as well. The camrea is old now but not super super old. I bought it in 1996/1997.

I will have to do some research into the lenses and the Sony cameras. Thanks!

 

[MICKEY88]

Thanks for the tip. It does have autofocus lenses!! Looks like I will looking into a Sony! Thank you so much!!! I did buy the zoom lense as well. The camrea is old now but not super super old. I bought it in 1996/1997.

I will have to do some research into the lenses and the Sony cameras. Thanks!

any questions feel free to ask, you can see what I shoot with in my sig...Sony has some great cameras...

and yes I do actually have 2 Sony A700s, it took me about 15 minutes of playing with the first one, to decide to buy a second one..., and I actually bought the 2nd one the same night..