All those big lenses: the consequence

[aviodromefriend]

The RNLAF has taken some steps against the spotters community at Volkel.

The amount of mms at their photo equipment means that it was possible to actually watch into the cockpit, which is seen as an unwanted thing. To prevent this happening again a wall has now been built. See https://npo.nl/start/serie/nos-journaal ... 7/afspelen starting at 6:30.

[Gregson]

No surprise really, I doubt very much that Lockheed Martin or the US DoD would be very happy with videos of an F-35 cockpit being posted on u-tube or sold to the Russians...

[Brevet Cable]

They've likely already got any number of videos, photos, and even full operating manuals - not to mention construction specs - compliments of LM & DoD employees and nationals from third-party Countries who operate them.

[Sneezy24]

I was due to go to the Japanese GP at Suzuka last year (didn't make it - long story!), but in the ticket conditions it stated that in the seated areas then lenses more than a certain length (physical, not focal length) were not allowed. You could use them in the standing areas, but not seats.
Must admit in the FRIAT stand some long lenses require you to be aware of your close neighbours!

[Gt5500]

I was due to go to the Japanese GP at Suzuka last year (didn't make it - long story!), but in the ticket conditions it stated that in the seated areas then lenses more than a certain length (physical, not focal length) were not allowed. You could use them in the standing areas, but not seats.
Must admit in the FRIAT stand some long lenses require you to be aware of your close neighbours!

Makes perfect sense really, if you're stuck in close proximity to your neighbours it's not really fair to be waving a massive lens round in front of everyone else and potentially hitting them in the face with it.

[st24]

Thankfully there's nothing interesting to shoot at Volkel anymore anyway (well, in a few weeks)...

[Mike]

Harsh. But fair.

[Aquarious]

I was due to go to the Japanese GP at Suzuka last year (didn't make it - long story!), but in the ticket conditions it stated that in the seated areas then lenses more than a certain length (physical, not focal length) were not allowed. You could use them in the standing areas, but not seats.
Must admit in the FRIAT stand some long lenses require you to be aware of your close neighbours!

I have a 400 F2.8 and I'm very aware of my neighbours at airshows, which is why I tend to stand well away from the fenceline and/or crowdline. there was restrictions at the 2012 London Olympics as to the length of lens allowed into arenas, one assumes for the overall comfort and safety of all patrons, though there was also an over riding security concern, all of which I appreciate and understand.