6 inch Lens Rule for Jaguars Football Games

[shybull]

Does anybody go to the Jacksonville Jaguar football games?
I have been told that they have done away with the maximum 6 inch size for lenses at the game. Their web site still lists 6 inch as the rule. Sometimes it takes a while for a web site to get updated. I sure hope they've changed that rule. Anybody here anything?

[MJPhotos24]

March 7th 1876* - the telephone was invented, give them a call and ask. However, you'll see a lot of posts on here about it really depends on the security guard working. Some will say yes while others will say return it to your car, even if the team rule says this or that they sometimes don't know. If there's a rule on the website print it out and take it with you showing them you're ok to bring it in - still doesn't mean they will let you.




* Ok, the patent was granted that day and not invented, ya got me.

[shybull]

Like you said a lot depends on the person working at the gate. This week the guy didn't even look into my bag. So I was able to bring my 100-300 Canon with me. It extends beyond 6 inches when zoomed out. But it would be nice if they have done away with the rule. I have had an usher ask me how long my lens after I was already in my seat. I've started putting a 6 inch ruler in my bag. This week I just took a chance and brought the 100-300. I'd never try to take my 70-200 L unless I knew there was a rule change.

[sadler21]

Just bring a ruler with enlarged inch markings if they ask you to measure it ;) I think you'd be surprised how many people cant figure out how long 6 inches are.

[shybull]

What they have used in the past is a dollar bill. It measures right at 6 inches.

[HuskyKMA]

Like some have said it'll probably depend on who the security/ticket guy is at the time. I've been taking a 70-200 f/4 to UW football games all season, and last time I was stopped and told I couldn't have a "professional" lens. It says nothing about this in the prohibited items list (even though he insisted it did). I asked him what a professional lens was, and he pointed to my camera and said "that's a professional lens." I argued that I had brought it in all season and nobody had said a word. Finally he let me take it in. I was glad I didn't have to make the hour walk to my apartment and back to put the lens away.

[DDCSD]

Like some have said it'll probably depend on who the security/ticket guy is at the time. I've been taking a 70-200 f/4 to UW football games all season, and last time I was stopped and told I couldn't have a "professional" lens. It says nothing about this in the prohibited items list (even though he insisted it did). I asked him what a professional lens was, and he pointed to my camera and said "that's a professional lens." I argued that I had brought it in all season and nobody had said a word. Finally he let me take it in. I was glad I didn't have to make the hour walk to my apartment and back to put the lens away.

I can understand why they wouldn't want any existing evidence of this season. ;)

[HuskyKMA]

I can understand why they wouldn't want any existing evidence of this season. ;)

Hey, that's not nice! But it's probably true. :(

[clarence]

told I couldn't have a "professional" lens. It says nothing about this in the prohibited items list (even though he insisted it did). I asked him what a professional lens was, and he pointed to my camera and said "that's a professional lens."

Professional equipment *makes* money.

But my camera equipment *takes* my money, so therefore it's certainly not "professional".

[Hockey Photo]

Every arena and stadium are different. And the people here are correct. It will depend on security and what they say. I have been going to the same arena for years and if I catch the wrong gaurd they will hold me at the gate till the head of security tells them I am OK. to go in.

[DDCSD]

I have found that if you have a young child (2-5 y/o) to carry with you as you enter, you don't get looked over much security. :)