Kuwait Bans DSLR Cameras Use For Non-Journalists

DaveNJ1987 writes "Kuwait has banned the use of Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras in public places for anyone who is not a journalist. The ban, which was passed by the unanimous agreement of the country's Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Information and Ministry of Finance, prevents the public from using DSLR devices on the streets of the Middle Eastern State. Tourists are to be affected by the new laws and must be aware of this before travelling to Kuwait. Smaller digital cameras and camera phones are exempt from the ban."

I agree

[michelcolman]

Using a DSLR camera while standing in the middle of the street, is just unsafe.

Digital Self Loading Rifles

[bugs2squash]

are clearly a danger to the public and should be banned. Thanks to the Kuwaiti government for finally standing up to the kuwaiti second amendment bullies.

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Re:Actually Point and shoots zoom better than SLRs

[MichaelSmith]

All the birds in Kuwait are covered up and not worth photographing.