Redskins 49ers

[IconJB]

A pair from the Skins Niners Game. I rented a 28-300mm L lens.

[FrickzPicz]

http://site.frickzpicz.com/Weekly_Frickz_Picz.php

here are my pictures from the 49ers vs redskins game.

[FrickzPicz]

and cool pics btw

[IconJB]

Nice opening shots. I was too busy tailgating.

[Jpiano]

Great pictures!!!

[jsnoah]

Where'd you sit? And how'd you get the lens into the stadium? I am in NY and the Giants/Jets don't let you in with the camera let alone the lens too! Stupid NFL... Did you smuggle it in?

[IconJB]

Originally Posted by jsnoah

Where'd you sit? And how'd you get the lens into the stadium? I am in NY and the Giants/Jets don't let you in with the camera let alone the lens too! Stupid NFL... Did you smuggle it in?

Lower East Stands Section 35, Row 14.

Niners were OK with it. The trick was to detach the lens, compress it to the shortest focal length, and but it at the bottom of my camera bag. It BARELY fit, but since my bag is relatively small they let me right in.

[clarence]

Great pictures. Lousy game... disappointing season (as a Redskins fan).

I brought my Sigma 50-500mm ("Bigma") to 4 games this year... didn't have good seats like you did. Pictures in my gallery (sitting in the VERY top row of the NFL's largest stadium).

Originally Posted by jsnoah

And how'd you get the lens into the stadium? I am in NY and the Giants/Jets don't let you in with the camera let alone the lens too! Stupid NFL... Did you smuggle it in?

http://www.49ers.com/stadium/securit...Stadium%20Tour

Originally Posted by 49ers.com

The following ARE PERMITTED in the stadium during 49ers games:

• Small purses or fanny packs measuring less than 14"x14"x4".
• Plastic grocery-type bags and/or clear plastic zip-lock bags.
• Seat cushions approximately 14"x14"x4".
• Plastic bottles (sealed) and thermoses (no alcohol).
• Cameras and video equipment (no lights, tripods or monopods).
• Food and fruit (must be cut into pieces).
• Flags (No Poles).
• Blankets
• Umbrellas
• Strollers

The following ARE NOT PERMITTED in the stadium:

• Bags (including, but not limited to, opaque, duffel and sports bags) measuring more than 14” x 14” x 4”.
• Coolers (including soft-sided coolers) and backpacks.
• Large purses & fanny packs larger than 14"x14"x4".
• Weapons of any kind (including silverware).
• Cans, glass bottles or alcoholic beverages.
• Klaxons, bullhorns, whistles or any other noisemakers.
• Laser pointers of any type.
• Signs, banners or poles.
• Any fan perceived to be intoxicated.
• Smoking (except in designated areas).
• Projectiles (footballs, Frisbees, etc.).
• Disorderly conduct or obscenity (see “FAN BEHAVIOR / CODE OF CONDUCT” within this
A-Z Guide).
• Language, gestures or clothing deemed foul, obscene or abusive
• Gang activity
• Smoking
• Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures
• Intoxication or other signs or impairment related to alcohol or drug consumption
• Displays of affection or other behavior not appropriate in a public setting
• Any distraction to the progress of the game by guests’ actions
• Excessive standing in seating areas which obstructs the view of other fans
• Throwing objects of any kind
• Other actions that cause a disruption and / or hinder the enjoyment of the game for other fans

[TopGear1Ds]

What'd you think of the 28-300L? Thats not a lens that you see/hear about too often.

[IconJB]

Originally Posted by TopGear1Ds

What'd you think of the 28-300L? Thats not a lens that you see/hear about too often.

I got it because I thought I was going to only use one lens for the trip. I had a one week rental from the lens depot. I had it a couple days prior to leaving and thought the short range < 50mm was equal to my 24-135mm, not better. It was too big to lug around San Francisco so I ended up bringing both lenses. In hindsight I should I have gotten the 100-400mm, for more zoom. The big advantage of the 28mm-300mm is you can watch the game from a wide angle and then quickly zoom into the action. I like the push pull zoom.

I was extremely impressed with the clarity and how fast it focused. My 8x10 prints (some cropped) from Walgreens are now framed on my wall. Very sharp. I'll try put an album up.

It compressed down to 8.5", and fit snugly in my small camera bag, which probably allowed me to carry into an NFL game.

I am a big Skins fan, but living on the West Coast this was my first live game ever. Shtty ending, but great game. They are coming to San Diego and Oakland next year!

[ahhhlawn]

i like the 25yd line shot

[IconJB]

[quote=clarence;7016445]Great pictures. Lousy game... disappointing season (as a Redskins fan).

I brought my Sigma 50-500mm ("Bigma") to 4 games this year... didn't have good seats like you did. Pictures in my gallery (sitting in the VERY top row of the NFL's largest stadium).




What really sold me on my camera was the burst mode. I'm not going to overfill this forum with frame by frame pics, but the 5fps burst really helped out. I would watch at 28mm, zoom to 300mm and then squeeze
the shutter for 5 or 6 frames.

[clarence]

I usually kept my 40D in rapid fire mode [_]]] but still tried to selectively time my shots. It works out well because even when I try to take a single shot in 6fps mode, the camera usually takes a 2nd shot before I lift my finger.

One thing that I enjoyed about being in the very top row is that I could stand 100% of the time. But when we sat in the better midlevel club seats, I'd be snapping the action at 400-500mm, seated and making sure my picture taking didn't interfere with anyone around me... then when the action got really good, like a long run or endzone play, my zoom would suddenly get obscured by the fans in front of me, rising to cheer.

Here's our top row seats from the MNF loss to the Steelers (that's my brother-in-law and his GF)...


But from the same seat, check out the Bigma's non-stabilizer handheld zoom (363mm) to the Redskins logo at midfield:


And here's Jason at the far endzone (also at 363mm)...


The Redskins Training Camp is only a few miles from our house... I got some great shots on fan appreciation day, even with the XTi I had at the time (link).

I just bought a Canon 100-400mm L I.S., so I'll compare it to the Bigma. Can't wait for next year.

[IconJB]

Nice shots. Its a different perspective from up there. Your shots look a bit like those overhead cameras they use on TV. Being close to the field does have its advantages though. This Raider fan looks lost.

[clarence]

Look at all those Redskins Jerseys! I see Taylor x2, Cooley, Moss, Theismann. Any Niners fans in SF?

Originally Posted by IconJB

Nice shots. Its a different perspective from up there. Your shots look a bit like those overhead cameras they use on TV.

Yeah, it's pretty bad when your seats look DOWN at the skycam... here's the skycam cable between me and Big Ben: