Originally Posted by justinsain

Back in the day it was pretty easy to sneak a camera in to a concert and I've done it many times. I was using a Nikon 35mm film camera with a 200mm lens. I would just stick it under my arm or jacket if it was cool out, and look for a ticket taker that was least likely to notice. Back then they used retired people and no security check.

Once I had the camera out and ready to shoot it was pretty hard to NOT see me. I saw Blondie in concert and sat 4th row center and she kept playing to my camera.


Went and saw the Go Go's one time and made a lot of eye contact with Belinda as well.


The best was Madonna's virgin tour. I got in with my camera and it was standing room only on the ground floor. I squeezed my way to the middle and was able to get a lot of shots. Again I stood way out and Madonna was well aware of me and my camera. During the part where she is in the wedding dress and rolls over on the floor, she rolled over and looked right into my camera. It was amazing. I don't have those shots scanned but here is one I had handy from another part of her show.


Now it's next to impossible to sneak a camera in AND be able to use it. There is no way you could get away with now what I was doing back then. I hope you find a way and post your results