the trouble with the system the way it is, is that because there are now so many publications (including websites) that too many people can get accreditation.
I hear the comment about the compact cameras quite a lot, but most of those guys have press passes as journalists and just need a couple of shots to go with the story (we are talking mainly local papers here). I dont begrudge them. Although I think they should maybe be briefed on safety.. If i hadnt grown up with motorsport all my life then i wouldnt know the safest places to stand.
btw, my first ever even with a media pass was Brands Champ Car race with a 2 megapixel sony cybershot.. had not clue what i was doing but eventually got the hang of pressing the button 2 secs before the car arrived in the frame
