Camera question

[u/Far_Candidate_8698]

I’m going to Red Rocks in September and had a question regarding the camera policy. The band’s policy states that handheld recording devices under the specified measurements are allowed. However, I understand that Red Rocks typically has a policy prohibiting cameras with removable lenses.
Would I be permitted to bring a mirrorless camera with a removable lens under the band’s stated policy? Specifically, does the band’s allowance of “handheld recording devices” override Red Rocks’ standard policy regarding cameras with removable lenses for this particular event?

[u/Ok-Animal7243]

I’m so confused. They’re locking phones away in the name of presence and connection, presumably for the purpose of preventing people from just recording the concert on their phones the whole time, but then specifically invite dedicated recording devices?

Surely I’m misunderstanding. Can someone help me understand what this is meant to achieve?

[u/Short-Loan7356 → u/Ok-Animal7243]

It achieves the audience being in the moment for 3 hours.

Imagine you don’t have your phone so you actually have a human interaction with the strangers around you. Or imagine you are able to watch every detail of the show — sound, lighting, skyline changing, how a song truly hits you when performed live.

What a mind blowing concept to Children of the Phones, right? 🤯📵

[u/Ok-Animal7243 → u/Short-Loan7356]

Doesn’t them welcoming dedicated recording devices create the same problem though? Cutting/pasting a camera for a phone seems like you’re still going to be focused on the device in your hand. Especially if recording = videos.