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Bizarre News: Kuwait Bans DSLR Cameras

engadget no dslrThe Kuwait Times, Gizmodo and Engadget have reported that the government of Kuwait has outlawed DSLR cameras.

“The Ministries of Information, Social Affairs and Finance (hello, 1984!) have collectively decided to ban the use of the chunky shooters in public places, except where it can be shown that it’s for journalistic purposes.” – Engadget.



—UPDATE—-
The Kuwait Times Newspaper has rescinded this story. Go figure.
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This ban reportedly affects tourists too, so if you’re headed to Kuwait for some relaxing time over the holidays, come prepared. I understand that compacts and camera phones have not been banned, so you can still get the shot…-ish.

I’ve read all I can on the topic this morning, but for the life of me I’m having trouble understanding. Why they hatin’ on the interchangable lenses? What about micro 4/3? Can anybody out there shed some light on this bizarre state of affairs for me?

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  1. Dani Gorgon says:
    November 30, 2010 at 9:50 am

    This news appeared in a daily in UAE too.

  2. George says:
    November 29, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    On Saturday, November 20, 2010 the Kuwait Times published an article titled ‘Multi ministry camera ban frustrates artists’ in which incorrect information was provided. The newspaper regrets failing to verify the information. The article wrongly stated that a ban on DSLR cameras was implemented by the Ministries of Information, Social Affairs and Finance. This information is false. In a follow up investigation, it was proved that no such ban has been issued. We regret this error and deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused.

  3. Shilo Watts says:
    November 29, 2010 at 12:04 am

    Whom ever takes a “relaxing vaction” to Kuwait needs to have their brain housing checked. Kuwait should have NEVER been liberated from Iraq!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/island_life/5213393429/

  4. immo says:
    November 28, 2010 at 2:55 am

    I didnt get it! Some newspaper wrote there is a ban, other there is not. Does anybody know whats going on for sure?

    1. Vaclav Stepan says:
      November 28, 2010 at 4:46 am

      Kuwait Times published an unverified information that the ban is in effect. No other source confirmed that.
      Now they just take this back and apologize for publishing nonsense.
      So just forget about it…

      1. immo says:
        November 28, 2010 at 3:29 pm

        Tank you for the summery 🙂

  5. BotSO says:
    November 28, 2010 at 12:22 am

    The story has been retracted by the Kuwait Times:

    http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MzAwMTg4ODg1

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