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MLB Fan Photo Policy
Christopher Kays, Photographer
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Benton | IL | USA | Posted: 10:49 PM on 07.27.11 |
->> What is the MLB's policy on fans with cameras? I know people are going to bring in small DSLRs and Point & Shoots, but I would like to take my 300 f/2.8 with me. I will be at the Cards 'Stros game on Thursday the 28th.
Any help would be great!
CK |
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Luke Johnson, Photographer, Student/Intern
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St.Petersburg | FL | USA | Posted: 11:02 PM on 07.27.11 |
->> "Cameras/Video Equipment
Both still and video cameras are allowed in Busch Stadium, as long as they do not obstruct another guest's view. Credentialed professional news crews/cameras are only allowed on the concourses and are not to film any game action unless given permission by the Cardinals."
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/ballpark/information/index.jsp?content... |
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Ethan Magoc, Student/Intern
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Erie | PA | United States | Posted: 11:29 PM on 07.27.11 |
| ->> 300 as a fan? Just enjoy the game, no? |
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Denny Kyser, Photographer
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Russell | Pa. | United States of America | Posted: 12:06 AM on 07.28.11 |
->> Can't say what it is at the stadium you are going to but as far as NFL in Buffalo you can not have a lens longer than 6" and they know what a TC is also, and will add the length of the lens and TC.
You will just have to check the regs for that stadium. |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 10:48 AM on 07.28.11 |
->> Depends on the stadium and usually more on the ushers.
When I was in DC the local policy was anything that looked "professional" caused the ushers to check for a pass. A fan may have been able to get in with a 70-200, but anything looking bigger would have them sent back to the car to stow it away.
In Houston every time I've roamed in the stands with a 400 f2.8 I've had an usher walk over to make sure I had a photo pass around my neck. |
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Eric Canha, Photographer
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Brockton | MA | United States | Posted: 11:09 AM on 07.28.11 |
->> At Fenway I routinely see people get through with entire backpacks of gear. When a bag is checked a wristband is attached to the bag. Some fans have so many wristbands on their backpacks that they could use it as a handle.
70-200's are an extremely common site at just about any sport venue that I've been at the last few years. It's a silly limit because if it's a daytime event a Nikon 28-300 on one of the newer prosumer bodies will easily get the job done. |
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