Honda Center

I might get some tickets to go see the globetrotters at the Honda Center in Anahem, CA. I was reading their camera policies and this is what I read.

"...No video, audio or cameras with professional lenses (maximum 6 inches). The camera policy is subject to change depending on each show's individual policy. ..."

Has anybody being there without a press pass. What camera and lens did you bring ? Was flash allowed.

I already have the 100f/2.8, but I was thinking of renting the 200/f2.8, 100f/2 or 135L, since they are under six inches long.

silvex wrote in post #4928536
I already have the 100f/2.8, but I was thinking of renting the 200/f2.8, 100f/2 or 135L, since they are under six inches long.

They may beat the 6" rule but it would be hard to argue that they were not professional (quality) lenses. I guess it rests on how zealous the security that spots you wants to be. He would have to have a white stick and a dog not to spot you with those lenses

neil_r wrote in post #4928538
They may beat the 6" rule but it would be hard to argue that they were not professional (quality) lenses. I guess it rests on how zealous the security that spots you wants to be. He would have to have a white stick and a dog not to spot you with those lenses

Thanks! I called them and as long as you don't show with a FLAK-88 type lens (600mm ) they will let yo bring the lens. The other rule is that the camera must not be able to shoot video.

I am wondering which lens (24-70, 70-200 2.8 IS, 70-300 IS) I could bring to the Celine Dion show on Nov 29 at Honda Center ?

Sunnynight wrote in post #6657131
I am wondering which lens (24-70, 70-200 2.8 IS, 70-300 IS) I could bring to the Celine Dion show on Nov 29 at Honda Center ?

I wouldn't automatically assume that what works for the Globetrotters will work for a major headliner like Celine Dion...

Performer's management rules generally trump venue policies.

silvex wrote in post #4930461
The other rule is that the camera must not be able to shoot video.

LOL so that disqualifies the 5D MkII ..... and just about every mobile phone on the market.