What's the deal with no cameras on the nyc subway?
Dec 4th, 2006, 07:29 AM
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What's the deal with no cameras on the nyc subway?
I read on here that cameras are not allowed (or rather, photo taking, is not allowed on the nyc subway system? One of my favorite things to do is take pics of the subway systems I have travelled to.
Can I take a pic if I keep my flash off????
Can I take a pic if I keep my flash off????
Dec 4th, 2006, 07:37 AM
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They've had this rule a long time - but since 9/11 have been enforcing it as a security procedure.
You can certainly carry a camera - but if you try to take pictures the police may stop you - or even confiscate the camera (or film) depending on type. (There have been several reports of this and a couple of time the folks taking pictures were even taken to the police station to have their IDs verified.)
Or - no one may notice - or do anything.
It's up to you if you want to risk the problem.
You can certainly carry a camera - but if you try to take pictures the police may stop you - or even confiscate the camera (or film) depending on type. (There have been several reports of this and a couple of time the folks taking pictures were even taken to the police station to have their IDs verified.)
Or - no one may notice - or do anything.
It's up to you if you want to risk the problem.
Dec 4th, 2006, 07:45 AM
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Ok, so I am thinking that what I should possibly do is maybe talk to a station official or a transit cop? Show them my tourist photos and tell them how I love subway systems and can I have just one pic of a subway train?
yay or nay?
yay or nay?
Dec 4th, 2006, 07:56 AM
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What makes you think that showing them your tourist photos will assure them that you are not a terrorist?
I certainly would not try to sneak a photo, as if you are spied, the fact that if you looked like you were sneaking it would make them more suspicious!
I certainly would not try to sneak a photo, as if you are spied, the fact that if you looked like you were sneaking it would make them more suspicious!
Dec 4th, 2006, 07:58 AM
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Huh? This is becoming a new urban legend.
There was talk of not allowing photography in the subways after 9/11, but no such ruling took effect. You cannot photograph tunnels, and other behind the scenes areas, but there is NO problem with casual photography in the subway
Here is the info direct from the MTA website:
http://www.mta.info/nyct/rules/rules.htm
Section 1050.9
Restricted areas and activities.
Photography, filming or video recording in any facility or conveyance is permitted except that ancillary equipment such as lights, reflectors or tripods may not be used.
There was talk of not allowing photography in the subways after 9/11, but no such ruling took effect. You cannot photograph tunnels, and other behind the scenes areas, but there is NO problem with casual photography in the subway
Here is the info direct from the MTA website:
http://www.mta.info/nyct/rules/rules.htm
Section 1050.9
Restricted areas and activities.
Photography, filming or video recording in any facility or conveyance is permitted except that ancillary equipment such as lights, reflectors or tripods may not be used.
Dec 4th, 2006, 09:58 AM
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I'd like to comment on this since I just witnessed it (with my own eyes -- no urban legend here..). Leaving my office on Friday (this past Friday), I went down to catch the BDVF at Rockefeller Center and there was a woman taking pictures of what seemed like familiy members by the turnstiles. Not one, but two cops went up to her and indicated that she was not permitted to take photographs in the subway. When she insisted that she wanted to take one more, they asked her to move along and "accompanied" her down to the platform. There you go...
Dec 4th, 2006, 10:22 AM
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Go figure.
Family & Friends of mine have often taken pictures in the subways, as recently as this past weekend, with cops around with absolutely no problems.
I suppose they can stop anyone who is acting "suspiciously" or even if they are blocking access to turnstiles, etc, but there have many instances reported on the news here over the past couple of years about how you ARE allowed to take pictures,just like the MTa website says.
Family & Friends of mine have often taken pictures in the subways, as recently as this past weekend, with cops around with absolutely no problems.
I suppose they can stop anyone who is acting "suspiciously" or even if they are blocking access to turnstiles, etc, but there have many instances reported on the news here over the past couple of years about how you ARE allowed to take pictures,just like the MTa website says.
Dec 4th, 2006, 05:59 PM
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Check: www.nycsubway.org
From the bottom of the list, on the left side, click on Table of Contents. Then at the bottom of the list you'll find the info. you need about photography in and on the transport systems.
From the bottom of the list, on the left side, click on Table of Contents. Then at the bottom of the list you'll find the info. you need about photography in and on the transport systems.
Dec 4th, 2006, 06:13 PM
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Just got back from a great trip to NYC.. We very rarely took the subway (family of 4) but we did take lots of photos when we did...I did not know about the no photo mandate and nobody ever said anything to us.
Dec 4th, 2006, 06:43 PM
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I just took pictures in the subway a month ago (I love the little quirky sculptures at the 8th Avenue stop), I had a crappy disposable point and shoot and nobody seemed to care. But I've heard stories as well.
Dec 5th, 2006, 04:00 AM
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Read what it says: taking flash photos in the subway or photos with a tripod is prohibited. This goes back a very, very long time, way before 9/11.
Does this mean it is enforced consistently? Obviously not. Are you willing to risk being the one person against whom it is enforced? If so, shoot away. If not, buy a postcard.
Does this mean it is enforced consistently? Obviously not. Are you willing to risk being the one person against whom it is enforced? If so, shoot away. If not, buy a postcard.
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