Can't one take photos in MRT stations?
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Originally posted by SBS9889U:Heard about it before and many cases happened before too. But duno why SBST and SMRT cant be bothered to inform the public that they are not allowed to do so...
Taken at MRT station with a digital SLR of mine. People were staring at me. MRT people didn't stop me. -
SG's MRT stations beri nice meh? Take pictures for wad?
In this age of terrorism, no wonder you have been inconvenienced......
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If you want to take pic in MRT, let me just say you have to have quick hands, and be skilled at photography. It helps if your camera is quick too.
Take one photo and done. I have taken more than one, but that is within 2 sec.
For digital SLR people, jsut treat it as thought it's film. 1 shot, finish. for film people, you konw what I mean.
Second (for digital only) carry an extra SD/comapact flash with you. switch quickly if you see em coming. if they ask you to delete, you can deny you ever took the photo. I have done this with police before.
Third, NOBODY has the right to ask for your IC. The only people who have the right, are the police. You can sit in the MRT and refuse to give info to anyone except the police. And also, you can refuse to allow them to view the pics and delete on your SLR/DSLR. Wait for the police and make life difficult if you want.
Finally, you are allowed to call 999 yourself, if you feel the MRT staff are getting too aggressive. -
My pic that awful looking mehOriginally posted by :SG's MRT stations beri nice meh? Take pictures for wad?
In this age of terrorism, no wonder you have been inconvenienced...... 
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well then...
can we take pix of Circle Line station construction sites? it's still take pix at MRT station wat. or can we take pix at Cross Street, the area where the DTL Cross Street station is going to be built?
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Depot may not be that sensitive. MRT Station has much much much higher human flow which is what terrorists is attracted to.
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How many MB your cam have?
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wah.. like that must also be fair for all la - ban all photography in public places lor! esp Orchard Rd, Esplanade, NDP parade, Chingay, Chinatown during festive seasons and so on. Tell the tourists photography is banned or else be handed to the police! there got even much much more people leh! Why only restrict to bus interchanges and MRT stations? don't tell me if phototaking of public transport is a threat to security, then its not a threat to photo on public streets with many people? Wheres the logic and sense?Originally posted by SBS9889U:Depot may not be that sensitive. MRT Station has much much much higher human flow which is what terrorists is attracted to. -
liddis got no freedom liao..reminds me of Vendetta. >.< GOVERNMENT PREVAILS!
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Try snapping a pic of the guy trying to stop you now that will really piss his pants off.
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i dunno got such a law too. i used to take pictures at boon lay mrt at those construction site too.
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such photography ban reminds me of similarity of some regimes in certain countries....where you can be caught and interoggated or even imprisoned by the authorities for photo-taking!
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Done it before.Originally posted by ditzy:Try snapping a pic of the guy trying to stop you now that will really piss his pants off. -
For this picture, a 6mp camera. 6mp is usually enough for everything except for shots meant to be used in the advertising area. (Posters you see hanging down the side of buildings, not newspaper shots!)Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:How many MB your cam have? -
Reply from Straits Times Forum 4th Sep 07:
" I refer to the letter, "Can't one take photos in MRT stations?" by Mr Soh Onn Teck (ST, Aug 30).
As part of our security measures, we do not allow people to take pictures within our MRT stations or of our MRT stations without prior permission. People who wish to take pictures or videos of our MRT stations or who are taking pictures or videos from the MRT station are required to inform our station staff.
Due to security reasons, our station staff had to take down Mr Soh's particulars as we keep records of people who take pictures from the MRT station.
We seek Mr Soh's understanding on this matter, and would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
- Karen Chow (Ms)
Executive, Corporate Marketing and Communications
SMRT Corporation"
With reference to the paragraphy in bold, is it true SMRT will give permission to photograph when requested???? Even when I seek permission to photograph, I was turned down flat by the station staff! CONTRADICTING STATEMENT!!! -
[sorry duplicate post
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Originally posted by SBS3688Y:
Nowhere is there a mention that seeking permision=giving permission.
Reply from Straits Times Forum 4th Sep 07:
" I refer to the letter, "Can't one take photos in MRT stations?" by Mr Soh Onn Teck (ST, Aug 30).
As part of our security measures, we do not allow people to take pictures within our MRT stations or of our MRT stations without prior permission. [b]People who wish to take pictures or videos of our MRT stations or who are taking pictures or videos from the MRT station are required to inform our station staff.
Due to security reasons, our station staff had to take down Mr Soh's particulars as we keep records of people who take pictures from the MRT station.
We seek Mr Soh's understanding on this matter, and would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
- Karen Chow (Ms)
Executive, Corporate Marketing and Communications
SMRT Corporation"
With reference to the paragraphy in bold, is it true SMRT will give permission to photograph when requested???? Even when I seek permission to photograph, I was turned down flat by the station staff! CONTRADICTING STATEMENT!!![/b]
Owell. Just follow my style of press photography and you will get your pic.