Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I suspect that whomever told you that you need a license, was looking for a quick lira. Just say "amateur" and keep on working. I've used a tripod a lot in Italy, much around Rome, a few times right along side the police (they stand around a lot on street corners.) Jim At 11:15 PM 2/26/98 -0500, you wrote: >A message among Lugs recently reminded me when I was in Rome some two years >ago. I casually had my R7 mounted on a tripod and proceded to photograph the >city. In less than an hour I was told since I was a professional I needed a >license. I finally found out if you have a tripod you must be a professional. > >I have yet to get paid a thin dime for a photograph. Has this happened to any >of you professional? If so what countries do I have to worry about? > >I leave for Turkey , Greece, and Israel Sunday. Can I take my tripod or is it >a waste of time? > >Clifton(Texworker@aol.com) >