Regular Camera?

[mom2rtk]

I've never heard of it being considered bad form unless a flash is used.

Agreed.

And in addition to flash being bad form, it's also bad photography on a dark ride.

I carry my camera to get shots like these:

Hat Box Ghost by mom2rtk, on Flickr

The Old Hag by mom2rtk, on Flickr

IMG_8451 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[mom2rtk]

I agree with your post, but I sorta wonder what folks are doing with the images they take.

If someone shows me a photo, I think something like, "Oh, it looks like you had fun on your vacation!" or maybe "Ooh, little Suzy isn't so little any more! She's almost as tall as her mom! Glad everyone is healthy!"

The overwhelming majority of the images I take get tossed on a hard drive and (nearly) forgotten, especially the ones from places like theme parks.

Ooh, how unique, a photo of your family in front of the MK castle!

What does it matter what people are doing with the images they take? Just because you toss them doesn't mean others do the same.

 

[mjallemand]

I take mine because I bought it a few years ago and barely use it.

WDW gives me a chance to justify my purchase. Heh.

 

[mom2rtk]

Oh, I dunno about that. Search up a thread on the topic, and you are sure to find a thread that gets heated in a hurry. (Mind, I know almost every topic has gone sour at least once on the DIS).

One thing that can be (used to be?) a problems is the way some low-light sensors interfere with (trigger) the motion detectors on dark rides.

It would be hard to find a corner of a WDW theme park that hasn't been photographed + posted on the internet. Maybe we need a challenge thread like that: find a non-ride spot of WDW that has NEVER been photographed before and post it on the DIS!

There are only 1 or 2 rides where I've ever heard them say "no photography". There are plenty that say "no flash photography" though.

As long as it's allowed, I will do it.

I have no idea what sensor you are talking about interfering with what motion detector. Some have an infrared a/f assist beam, but it can be turned off. Mine does not even have one.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

What does it matter what people are doing with the images they take? Just because you toss them doesn't mean others do the same.

I didn't meant to hijack the thread.

Truly, I didn't ask because I expect anyone to share what they do. It was more a rhetorical question.

People I know ask to see photos from our most recent trip, not the trip we took 3.7 years ago.

 

[Mum23]

Thanks all. I have my Elph PowerShot 115 charging up. I appreciate all the input. I wanted to take it but DH said I didn't need to. It seems like for once, most here agree with me that having them both just gives me more options and for not a lot (it's small and light so stuffing it in my bag isn't a big deal!)

 

[Love Tink]

I didn't meant to hijack the thread.

Truly, I didn't ask because I expect anyone to share what they do. It was more a rhetorical question.

People I know ask to see photos from our most recent trip, not the trip we took 3.7 years ago.

Well, I take photos for myself, not really for other people. And I am just really picky about photos - they need to be crisp, and have the right lighting, color, and focus. Otherwise they are just "off" and I don't like them.

My husband isn't that way. Camera photos are fine for him. He doesn't really see the difference, or doesn't care.

So regardless of whether you take photos for the enjoyment of doing so, or as souvenirs, or to show off, it is important to know whether you are a person who notices the difference and will care about it.

 

[Memaw2Wm]

When I went with my granddaughter last May I took my DSLR, but it rained nearly the entire trip so it was mostly left at the hotel and we used my granddaughter's iPhone 5s. I did haul it into MK the day that we planned on seeing Peter Pan as I love catching her interaction with him.

 

[Skywise]

It is generally considered bad form to take photos on dark rides, especially when a flash is involved.

We stopped carrying a separate camera several years ago, and have never had an issue.

I find is helpful to have everything in one spot.

One thing I have learned is that the cell phone camera is handy in ways I didn't think to use my old digital camera. Digital images are easier to carry than extra paper, and taking a snapshot is faster than writing.

Heh... I never use flash on the dark rides so it didn't even occur to me (I've got a F2.8 lens for just such an occasion. )

(There's an old, OLD joke on the Simpsons that always pops up in my head whenever people use the flash in dark rides like that... or the castle lighting... or the fireworks... It was a throwaway line with some sportscasters commenting about people trying to take flash photos of a touchdown "And look at all those flashes as if people think it will reach the field!")

 

[siskaren]

Oh, I dunno about that. Search up a thread on the topic, and you are sure to find a thread that gets heated in a hurry. (Mind, I know almost every topic has gone sour at least once on the DIS).

I've only seen threads on photography on dark rides get heated with regards to the taking of flash pictures, not with taking pictures in general.

 

[lustergirl]

Used my IPhone 5 (whatever) the last two trips and thought my camera takes better pics. I have a Canon Powershot which is nice and compact that I will be taking in January. I also have an expensive Nikon but way too big to lug around Disney.

 

[lustergirl]

I've only seen threads on photography on dark rides get heated with regards to the taking of flash pictures, not with taking pictures in general.

Don't forget: anything is possible on the DIS

 

[disney world dreamer]

my sisters and i just use our phones but my mom still takes her digital camera and takes pics with her phone as well.

heck until about 2010 my mom was still taking her giant camera and let me tell you that thing takes amazing pics but for her to have it hanging around her neck all day it was very heavy and after 30yrs of taking it she decided it was time to lighten the load.

same went for my dad. until about 2010 he brought his giant video camera that you hold on your shoulder but he finally decided it was time to use the small hand held one.

 

[followthatmouse]

I"m one of those people who brings two cameras on the trip. I have my NIkon D7100 for park and resort shots. I bring my little point and shoot to restaurants and Downtown for unexpected shots in lighting no phone can capture. (Yes, Narcoossie's, I am looking at you)

 

[havoc315]

I was wondering if anyone takes a point and shoot camera anymore? My DH is telling me my phone (6s iPhone) has a better camera so I don't need to take my 3 year old Cannon. Thoughts?

Depends on the camera. The Canon g7x, for example, is much better than your iPhone. But your iPhone can certainly match or surpass many generic p&s cameras. You lose out on optical zoom but gain a great many features.

 

[Ceece1234]

Photography is a hobby of mine, so I love to incorporate it on my vacations since I don't get time to take many photos through the rest of the year.

I use a Canon 6D for things like BBB and character meals. Everything else, I use a Sony RX100.