HP PAVILION (SJ SHARKS) Arena, 6"+ Prohibited?

[DEMO]

Hello everyone, Im planning to go to a San Jose Sharks hockey game on thursday and I just read that still cameras are premitted but are limited to a 6" lens. Im trying to get my 70-200 in but im not sure if it will work.. Has anyone been succesful with this lens?? Do they actually measure the lens or just do a visual inspection?? Thanks for any info..

[Ronald S. Jr.]

They'll measure it. Most are rather strict, too. 6.5" is out. ;-) The 70-200 L IS is 7.7", but "appears" longer, I think. I think you'd be lucky to get it in.

[DEMO]

Thanks I was hoping for someone just to say "Maybe you can". But I guess it's better to leave it at home then having to leave it in the truck (never know where i'll find parking).

Thanks

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Maybe you could just call ahead and ask if an extra inch would be a problem, and get some kind of "pre-approval". I would hate to have to leave it in the car, or to have to go back to the car.

[DEMO]

Just as an update I chanced it and took the 70-200 f2.8L. I made it through security with no problems, I just had to flashed security the contents and they let me in. I don't know if i'll make it in every time but tonight I did.

[Tdragone]

As an FYI to this thread; the LA Kings will NOT let in cameras with removable lenses. I've tried twice; with the second time going in to a "box" through the "special entrance". I had to check it both times; even when I only had the nifty 50 on it.

The ONLY camera I have been successful in getting into the Kings is my G2 (And 5 batteries...)