Best CMA Fest Cameras!

The CMA has imposed camera restrictions that prohibit cameras with detachable lenses from all official CMA Fest Events and Stages.  The rules state that camera phones, disposable cameras, and small digital cameras are allowed.

While many attendees have been able to sneak cameras with detachable lenses in, if you don't want to risk being turned away or having to return to your hotel or car to store your camera we have compiled a list of awesome cameras that are sure to be allowed at all CMA Music Festival Events!

Best CMA Fest Compliant Cameras for 2018
Brand	Model	Still Res (MP)	Opt Zoom	Screen Size	Max Video Res	Avg Cost
Canon	PowerShot SX60	16.1	65x	3"	1080	$449
Canon	PowerShot SX730	20.3	40x	3"	1080	$399
Nikon	COOLPIX A900	20	35x	3"	4K	$365
Nikon	COOLPIX B700	20.2	60x	3	4K	$425
Nikon	COOLPIX  P900	16	83x	3"	1080	$597
Panasonic	Lumix ZS70	20.3	30x	3"	4K	$397
Panasonic	Lumix FZ80	18.1	60x	3"	4K	$349
Sony	DSCH400	20.1	63x	3"	720	$269
Sony	DSCHX400V	20.4	50x	3"	1080	$449
Sony	DSCWX500	18.2	30x	3"	1080	$348
Sony	DSCHX90V	18.2	30x	3"	1080	$448
Sony	DSCHX50V	20.4	30x	3"	1080	$399
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Best Cameras for 2017 CMA Fest

The CMA imposed new camera restrictions last year that ban all cameras with detachable lenses from all official CMA Fest Events and Stages.  The rules state that camera phones, disposable cameras, and small digital cameras are allowed.

That said, there were plenty of folks who were able to smuggle larger cameras in.

However, if you don't want to risk being turned away or having to return to your hotel or car to store your camera we have compiled a list of awesome cameras that are sure to be allowed at all CMA Music Festival Events!

Best CMA Fest Compliant Cameras for 2017
Brand	Model	Still Res (MP)	Opt Zoom	Screen Size	Max Video Res	Avg Cost
Canon	PowerShot SX620	20.2	25x	3"	1080	$259
Canon	PowerShot SX710	20.3	30x	3"	1080	$349
Nikon	COOLPIX A900	20	35x	3"	4K	$365
Panasonic	Lumix DMC-ZS50	12	30x	2.9"	1080	$279
Panasonic	Lumix DMC-ZS60	18	30x	3"	4K	$397
Samsung	Galaxy Camera 2	16.3	21x	4.8"	1080	$639
Sony	DSCWX350	18.2	20x	3"	1080	$238
Sony	DSCWX300	18.2	20x	3"	1080	$329
Sony	DSCWX500	18.2	30x	3"	1080	$348
Sony	DSCHX90V	18.2	30x	3"	1080	$448
Sony	DSCHX50V	20.4	30x	3"	1080	$449
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CMA Fest Compliant Camera of the Day! (Panasonic LUMIX ZS60)

With the CMA imposing new camera restrictions that ban all cameras with detachable lenses from all official CMA Fest Events and Stages, we are creating a new feature that will suggest highly rated, CMA Fest compliant camera options to snap photos with your favorite stars.

Want a point and shoot with a 30x optical zoom that that will fit in your pocket and can capture 4K Ultra HD video?  If yes...this is the camera for you!!!

PANASONIC LUMIX point-and-shoot digital cameras are known among camera enthusiasts for reliability and innovative features. The LUMIX ZS60 brings the legendary optical performance of a 30x (24-720mm) LEICA DC Lens to a highly portable point-and-shoot travel camera. Traditionalists will love the hands-on manual feel of a lens-mounted control ring and thumbwheel, plus the familiarity of an eye-level electronic viewfinder. The modern enthusiast will love the Wi-Fi mobile device controllability and next-generation flexibility that 4K video and 4K PHOTO modes bring to the creative experience.

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CMA Fest Compliant Camera of the Day! (Panasonic DMC-ZS40S)

With the CMA imposing new camera restrictions that ban all cameras with detachable lenses from all official CMA Fest Events and Stages, we are creating a new feature that will suggest highly rated, CMA Fest compliant camera options to snap photos with your favorite stars.

Our third CMA Fest Compliant camera is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40S.  It has great reviews and also sports a 30X optical zoom!  It is less expensive than our previous picks and shoots at 18.1 MP.   It's loaded with options and shoots HD video!  

This camera will fit in the palm of your hand!

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CMA Fest Compliant Camera of the Day! (Canon SX710 HS)

With the CMA imposing new camera restrictions that ban all cameras with detachable lenses from all official CMA Fest Events and Stages, we are creating a new feature that will suggest highly rated, CMA Fest compliant camera options to snap photos with your favorite stars.

Our second recommendation is the Canon PowerShot SX710 HS which is similar to our first recommendation the Sony DSC-HX60V! 

This highly rated compact camera touts an impressive 30X optical zoom yet is the size of a point and shoot! It also shoots full HD video, and shoots stills at 20.3 megapixels.

For an even tighter shot you can step up to the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS which offers a 40x optical zoom!

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CMA Fest Compliant Camera of the Day! (Sony DSC-HX60V)

With the CMA imposing new camera restrictions that ban all cameras with detachable lenses from all official CMA Fest Events and Stages, we are creating a new feature that will suggest highly rated, CMA Fest compliant camera options to snap photos with your favorite stars.

Our first and number one recommendation is the Sony DSC-HX60V!  I personally own its predecessor the HX50V and absolutely love it.  It has all the features that a professional photographer would need, yet is also fully automatic for novice users as well!   

The best thing is that it has a whopping 30X optical zoom yet is the size of a point and shoot! It also shoots full HD video, and shoots stills at 20.4 megapixels.

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