Has anyone had any problems bring a camera into a Baseball game?

I went to a Tigers game in April. I just checked the Comerica Park website and they said any type of camera and video equipment is A-Okay.

"CAMERAS/VIDEO
Guests are welcome to bring still and video cameras into the park and may take pictures from their seats during the game. Guests are requested to not stand in aisles or obstruct others from viewing the game while taking pictures. Tripods, unipods, and monopods are not permitted in the park."

They also said they will check bags, but because I had my gear in the Lowepro Slingshot 100 I don't think they noticed it from a front-profile glance.

WHAT IN HELL IS WRONG WITH US?
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.WHY aren't you people up in arms about this kind of crap??......Every week I hear some story on the news about someone who was --for lack of a better descripion--assaulted by security somewhere, at some game, some event, some airport..
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I do NOT understand why you the public are putting up with this crap.

I brought my XTi with a Siggy 18-200 OS on a neck/shoulder strap (no bag). I had no problems except that the 200mm wasn't enough for the first row of upper deck. Its what I get for being cheap.

mleone wrote in post #5481383
I would truly love my take my 300mm but I think thats a going be a no at the gate. But this really for fun and if get on one good shot I will be happy.
I'm going to a day game 1pm so I think ISO 400 f/4 @ 1/400 will be good.

Did you have any problems getting in or just had it hand around your neck? Cause I would love to keep the rig in a small bag just for the train. Keep eyes off the goodies as much as posable.

-Mike

I had the camera and lens in a shoulder bag, not the camera in hand. A big white lens such as yours would stick out much more than an 18-200, certainly looks more "professional". I'd think you'd run a much greater risk trying to get in with it exposed.

440roadrunner wrote in post #5481434
WHAT IN HELL IS WRONG WITH US?
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.WHY aren't you people up in arms about this kind of crap??......Every week I hear some story on the news about someone who was --for lack of a better descripion--assaulted by security somewhere, at some game, some event, some airport..
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I do NOT understand why you the public are putting up with this crap.

What in the world are you talking about? Stadiums are fully entitled to enforce whatever restrictions they like. How are they at fault for refusing you when you tried breaking the rules? Unless they put their hands on you or on your equipment, they're completely clean and are doing their job. I don't understand your logic or how it would even relate.

440roadrunner wrote in post #5481434
WHAT IN HELL IS WRONG WITH US?

WHY aren't you people up in arms about this kind of crap??......Every week I hear some story on the news about someone who was --for lack of a better descripion--assaulted by security somewhere, at some game, some event, some airport..

I do NOT understand why you the public are putting up with this crap.

Erm, its private property, and realistically photographers are probably in a small overall percentage, if the venue doesn't want to allow photography they don't have to. Different venues have different rules, either deal with it or don't support it. I don't put up with it where I have a right to take photos (I've been through this over and over again with the CTA and the rent a cops they use) but considering the various vested interests when it comes to things like sporting events its a whole different can of worms.

I go to every Saturday home game at Shea, plus a weeknight here and there. I have never had a problem getting in with my 40D, 70-200 f4 and Sigma 10-20. I keep them in a crumpler bag.

BTW, no matter where your seats are, if you show up early you are allowed to shoot batting practice from the field level. You can stand right behind the camera well if you want to and shoot like the pros. Gate C opens 2.5 hours before the game. Just know that they often skip batting practice if it's a day game after a night game.

Calzinger wrote in post #5481472
I had the camera and lens in a shoulder bag, not the camera in hand. A big white lens such as yours would stick out much more than an 18-200, certainly looks more "professional". I'd think you'd run a much greater risk trying to get in with it exposed.

Well I was going to get a lens coat (black) to hide the white lens

The 70-200 has one, but not the 300. I still think it would a size problem, big lens must be a pro. Trying to think like a rent a cop.

But then again mom is taking a bag and 300 would fit there...but...hmm

tagvestibule wrote in post #5481560
I go to every Saturday home game at Shea, plus a weeknight here and there. I have never had a problem getting in with my 40D, 70-200 f4 and Sigma 10-20. I keep them in a crumpler bag.

BTW, no matter where your seats are, if you show up early you are allowed to shoot batting practice from the field level. You can stand right behind the camera well if you want to and shoot like the pros. Gate C opens 2.5 hours before the game. Just know that they often skip batting practice if it's a day game after a night game.

Sorry just saw this...which crumpler?

Cause now I think I can use my 300mm soft bag (the one it comes with the lens) and carry my 30d with a 50mm tiny lens. I still would put a coat on the 300 to make it look less ummm pro like.

Last summer I went to McCoy Stadium in Providence to see a Pawtucket Red Sox game (minor league). I could have easily gone back to the car but I didn't want to leave my equipment in the car either. Their website said something about no professional level equipment. So I took my Tamron 28-300 and my XT without battery grip. It made a fairly small package and light. No problems getting in with it. Then later I saw someone shooting with a 70-200 f/4L. I think most likely if you don't try to hide it but also don't bring a bag full of gear, just a single camera and lens, then you'll probably be okay.

But as others have said, just send an email and ask. If you are that concerned and it sounds like there is "no going back" then don't put yourself in a potentially awkward position.

mleone wrote in post #5481593
Sorry just saw this...which crumpler?

Cause now I think I can use my 300mm soft bag (the one it comes with the lens) and carry my 30d with a 50mm tiny lens. I still would put a coat on the 300 to make it look less ummm pro like.

My Crumpler is the 6 Million Dollar Home.

mleone wrote in post #5481573
But then again mom is taking a bag and 300 would fit there...but...hmm

That's something to seriously consider. When I went to that Nets game, I put stuff in my sister's bag. That'll always work to your advantage since you'll obviously look more credible than your mom.

Calzinger wrote in post #5481679
That's something to seriously consider. When I went to that Nets game, I put stuff in my sister's bag. That'll always work to your advantage since you'll obviously look more credible than your mom.

That was my thought. My mom is a 52 year old 5'2" person not your hard core canon pro shooter.

Every venue has different rules, but the strict ones also tend to post their rules plainly on the internet.

It's their building, so they call the rules. You can try to sneak stuff in, but you better have a backup plan you can live with in case they tell you 'no way, bub.'

Comerica Park in Detroit is one of the best. Bring what you want and have a nice day.

I really hope not to try and sneak anything by. I emailed them and waiting to hear back. Their site only says this:

"Camera/Video Equipment
Small film or digital still cameras are permitted in Shea Stadium. However, fans taking pictures will not be permitted to interfere with other fans' enjoyment of the game. Video cameras are not permitted in Shea Stadium at this time, due to security considerations."

What do they thing is a small camera? Thats my question. Other then that no info.

mleone wrote in post #5481827
I really hope not to try and sneak anything by. I emailed them and waiting to hear back. Their site only says this:

"Camera/Video Equipment
Small film or digital still cameras are permitted in Shea Stadium. However, fans taking pictures will not be permitted to interfere with other fans' enjoyment of the game. Video cameras are not permitted in Shea Stadium at this time, due to security considerations."

What do they thing is a small camera? Thats my question. Other then that no info.

The word 'small' in there is the problem because it is not specific. I personally think your 30D plus the 300/4 would be reasonable....but who knows if security will agree. You need to try and e-mail them for some kind of clarification.