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09/29/2006 06:18:17 PM · #1 |
So, I think I'm going over to Disneyland tomorrow. I want to take my camera, but my concern is that I also want to get on some of the attractions. Slow, leisurely rides, as well as the thrill rides.
How safe and risky are lockers at these types of places? Has anyone carried a DSLR camera, not a P&S, on rides (inside a bag, or without a bag)? What are your experiences. I know I can get some cool shots walking around the park, but I also want to stand in line for an hour to ride something. :D
Should I just leave the camera at home? :-(
Message edited by author 2006-09-29 18:24:48.
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09/29/2006 06:40:59 PM · #2 |
I've taken large diaper bags on most of the rides there. Some of the more energetic ones (Space Mountain, Thundermountain, Matterhorn, etc) might pose an issue, but Disneyland is well-used to all manner of bags on their rides (baby diaper bags, camera bags, large purses, etc.)
They'd probably balk at a full-on backpack if you stuff it, but I've taken half-full backpaks on most of their rides with no problems. You can volunteer to hook your leg through the bag strap as well to keep it from falling out. Disneyland rides are pretty tame insofar as rides go (eg, only one loop in the entire area of both Disneyland and California Adventure combined.) Attractions such as Soaring Over California have a netting under your seat. The water rides ... bring a plastic bag and just hold on your lap. :)
The lockers are bulked up (not spread out all over) and Disneyland security is very good. They have the entire place on video and the sheer amounts of "access points" for their employees from the underground areas is staggering.
If you have to make sure you hit one ride, definately don't skip the Maliboomer coaster (California Adventure.) It's one of my favorites of all times because it's amazingly smooth and well designed. It's also got a magnetic launcher so you get some nice G forces on the launch instead of being dragged up a hill and dropped. Not too many places you can ride a rail/gauss-gun. hehe.
We take the kids at least once a year, sometimes twice. Enjoy your trip!
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09/29/2006 06:41:20 PM · #3 |
When we went to Vegas, The Stratospere had a little basket you can leave your things (can't take anything on BigShot..WHEEEEEEEEEE). New York New York had little lockers (the kind the bus stations have) if you rode the roller coaster WHEEEEEEEEEEE. I haven't been to Disney in ages, but I don't remember them having things like that. Maybe you can split your group in 2 and one holds the camera while other rides? Just a thought.
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09/29/2006 07:07:31 PM · #4 |
Thanks for the tips, everyone.
I go there a few times a year and have only taken P&S cameras in the past. This would be the first time with a DSLR. Since we've been to California Adventure a lot lately, we decided to go to the "other side" of the park (Disneyland). We won't be there all day--I have a few things to do in the morning, then I'll go home, change my clothes and then go.
I'm going to try to get some long exposure fireworks shots at night. I'm bringing my THE pod camera platform, since I don't want to haul around a tripod like a geek. :D
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09/29/2006 08:02:12 PM · #5 |
Too bad, Six Flags doesn't have Pentax Day anymore.
When I went for free, I didn't go on any of the rides. There were lockers and cubies for purses and valuables but I didn't trust it.
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09/29/2006 10:17:36 PM · #6 |
I've carried my DSLR at Disneyworld in a lowpro AW shoulder bag with little to no trouble. Most disney rides did not pose a problem, however I did avoid the water rides. I used a 50 mm f/1.8 at 800-1600 ISO for hand-held fireworks shots that turned out fairly decent.
Have fun!
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09/29/2006 10:46:02 PM · #7 |
I found Disney World to be pretty DSLR friendly when we were there this summer. I took mine in, and a lot of the rides had a good place for you to keep loose items while riding. In EPCOT, the "Soaring" ride and the Mission Space rides in particular had a great place where you could stash the camera during the ride. Worked out well.
We didn't go on Space Mountain, etc., this time around, so I don't know how things would work out on those rides. |
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09/29/2006 10:53:47 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
We didn't go on Space Mountain, etc., this time around, so I don't know how things would work out on those rides. |
That's a concern for me...where to stash my camera during Space Mountain, the Matterhorn, and Indiana Jones.
Actually, Indiana Jones has seat-back pockets (nets).
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