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Photographing protest marches

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  • #52
    Tactical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,542 ✭✭✭Tactical


    Thoie wrote: »
    Hypothetical situation. Say you went out to photograph a protest march of some kind, and something went wrong and it all turned nasty - what's the best way to protect both yourself and your camera and get the hell out of the way quickly? Or would you sacrifice the camera and run?

    Hi-vis jacket / vest with the word PHOTOGRAPHER clearly written / printed on it (preferably an a retro-reflective patch for low light / night time situations) attached to the chest and back.

    That way if something does kick off at an event and you do find yourself having to exit quickly, you are clearly identifiable to the lawful authoritiy policing such an event as it can help avoid being mistaken for a participant.

    If the worst came to the worst then naturally you'd ditch the camera to protect yourself and ideally let the insurance worry about it afterwards.

    Just don't get into a situation that puts yourself in any sort of risky situation. A professional wouldn't do this as I'm sure their safety statement would indicate;)

    A long lens is the best for any sort of millitant situation where ever you are in the world, that and situational awareness naturally...


  • #53
    sasar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭sasar


    Thoie wrote: »
    Hypothetical situation. Say you went out to photograph a protest march of some kind, and something went wrong and it all turned nasty - what's the best way to protect both yourself and your camera and get the hell out of the way quickly? Or would you sacrifice the camera and run?

    Change your zoom lens to a wide angle for better shots.


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