jschmoe
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Post by jschmoe on Sept 21, 2011 10:44:48 GMT -6
Hey everyone, just thought I'd fill you in on a little info I picked up at the MTS Centre last night. The people beside me were taking pictures of the on-ice action, and one of the attendants came up and told them they couldn't. He came back a little while later, and explained - the Moose didn't allow picture-taking in the MTS Centre, but the NHL allows it. Feel free to photograph!
That said, I saw someone turned away at the entrance of the 300 level by the friskers for having a "too-nice" camera. It appeared to be a DSLR (based on the size of the case), but not anything overly fancy, and definitely no extreme zoom lenses - the case it was in was far too small for that. So, it appears high-end cameras are frowned upon. Hope this helps!
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Post by hacky666 on Sept 21, 2011 10:49:24 GMT -6
I wonder if my Sony HDR-XR350 will past the test :confused: :contemplating:
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ediger
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Post by ediger on Sept 21, 2011 11:05:33 GMT -6
typically when "professional" cameras are not allowed, they are referring to anything with a detachable lens. Kind of dumb considering no pros are out there using my Nikon D60 with the tiny lens I have, but at the same time, what else can they do? Can't really put camera experts at each door  |
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Post by thedirtybirds17 on Sept 21, 2011 12:52:07 GMT -6
I hope mine will be okay
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Post by newjets on Sept 21, 2011 13:48:43 GMT -6
So, HD camcorders are ok?
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Post by JETStender on Sept 21, 2011 13:52:16 GMT -6
typically when "professional" cameras are not allowed, they are referring to anything with a detachable lens. Kind of dumb considering no pros are out there using my Nikon D60 with the tiny lens I have, but at the same time, what else can they do? Can't really put camera experts at each door I had this problem with the Moose. I simply asked the usher if she was a professional photographer. To which she responded NO. Then I asked if she was in the Business of selling camera's. To which she also said NO. Then I asked what her expertise in cameras was. She said what do you mean, so I said how did you determine that my camera was a "professional" camera if she had no background with professional cameras. On another occasion I asked a different usher to get the Moose photographer to come and seeif he would use my camera to shoot pictures of the game with. Both times I told them to get a supervisor to come and speak with me, both time I just continued taking pictures. Still waiting for a sup. |
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Brain
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Post by Brain on Sept 21, 2011 13:54:00 GMT -6
typically when "professional" cameras are not allowed, they are referring to anything with a detachable lens. ...so what if you walk in with the lens detached...? |
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Wolfie
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Post by Wolfie on Sept 21, 2011 13:57:32 GMT -6
typically when "professional" cameras are not allowed, they are referring to anything with a detachable lens. ...so what if you walk in with the lens detached...? "Uh, sir... is that a lens in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" |
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ediger
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Post by ediger on Sept 21, 2011 14:43:45 GMT -6
typically when "professional" cameras are not allowed, they are referring to anything with a detachable lens. ...so what if you walk in with the lens detached...? That has worked for me in the past, really depends on who's working the door when you go through. Some are stricter than others, as you might assume. Unless they start doing pat downs (which I highly doubt), it would probably work. Might get hassled during the game, but you could try what JetsTender did. |
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Post by stompntom on Sept 21, 2011 15:47:07 GMT -6
I have dealt with True North on this in the past. Their regulation is VERY outdated and should be changed. The ruling should be that photographs taken are for your personal use only and you can not obstruct others when taking your pictures, do so from a safe spot, your photos can not be used in a portfolio or sold commercially. Not based on the camera. Many people are buying dSLR camera and are not pros. This is also an issue when many point and shoot cameras are of such great quality and have long-zooms on them but they are allowed. It doesn't make sense. In many arenas there is a limit of the lens length. I was able to bring my camera into the arena in San Jose and take as many pictures as I want and my gear would be considered pro in the MTS Centre. San Jose policy "Cameras: Guests are permitted to take still photographs during Sharks games. However, use of camera equipment may not infringe upon the comfort, safety or convenience of fellow guests. So as not to block the view of our guests, lenses exceeding six inches in size aren’t permitted during Sharks games, except by accredited members of the media. Tri-pods or single-pods are also not permitted as they can cause a tripping hazard." sharks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=46422 |
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Byro
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Post by Byro on Sept 21, 2011 16:35:39 GMT -6
I have dealt with True North on this in the past. Their regulation is VERY outdated and should be changed. The ruling should be that photographs taken are for your personal use only and you can not obstruct others when taking your pictures, do so from a safe spot, your photos can not be used in a portfolio or sold commercially. Not based on the camera. Many people are buying dSLR camera and are not pros. This is also an issue when many point and shoot cameras are of such great quality and have long-zooms on them but they are allowed. It doesn't make sense. In many arenas there is a limit of the lens length. I was able to bring my camera into the arena in San Jose and take as many pictures as I want and my gear would be considered pro in the MTS Centre. San Jose policy "Cameras: Guests are permitted to take still photographs during Sharks games. However, use of camera equipment may not infringe upon the comfort, safety or convenience of fellow guests. So as not to block the view of our guests, lenses exceeding six inches in size aren’t permitted during Sharks games, except by accredited members of the media. Tri-pods or single-pods are also not permitted as they can cause a tripping hazard." sharks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=464226 inches, damn, mine is like 12 inches, and im no pro  |
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Post by hacky666 on Sept 21, 2011 16:40:18 GMT -6
I have dealt with True North on this in the past. Their regulation is VERY outdated and should be changed. The ruling should be that photographs taken are for your personal use only and you can not obstruct others when taking your pictures, do so from a safe spot, your photos can not be used in a portfolio or sold commercially. Not based on the camera. Many people are buying dSLR camera and are not pros. This is also an issue when many point and shoot cameras are of such great quality and have long-zooms on them but they are allowed. It doesn't make sense. In many arenas there is a limit of the lens length. I was able to bring my camera into the arena in San Jose and take as many pictures as I want and my gear would be considered pro in the MTS Centre. San Jose policy "Cameras: Guests are permitted to take still photographs during Sharks games. However, use of camera equipment may not infringe upon the comfort, safety or convenience of fellow guests. So as not to block the view of our guests, lenses exceeding six inches in size aren’t permitted during Sharks games, except by accredited members of the media. Tri-pods or single-pods are also not permitted as they can cause a tripping hazard." sharks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=464226 inches, damn, mine is like 12 inches, and im no pro 300 mm eh? What kind, Zeis? or is it 500 mm? |
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Byro
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Post by Byro on Sept 21, 2011 16:44:37 GMT -6
6 inches, damn, mine is like 12 inches, and im no pro 300 mm eh? What kind, Zeis? or is it 500 mm? yup, 55-300mm works great in the nosebleeds of the saddledome  |
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Post by hacky666 on Sept 21, 2011 16:52:39 GMT -6
300 mm eh? What kind, Zeis? or is it 500 mm? yup, 55-300mm works great in the nosebleeds of the saddledome 55-3 is a versatile lense, I had a 500 that I used to use with a Rebel, I didn't own the gear though, the military did. |
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Post by the_jaf on Sept 21, 2011 16:53:46 GMT -6
I have an HD Video Camera, will that be allowed? Very small size too.
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