Camera equipment and Angels Stadium

[Daisy14'sDH]

Has anyone ever brought any lenses larger than 6 inches into the stadium?

 

[bcla]

Are you referring to this?

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/ana/ballpark/information/index.jsp?content=guide#C

I would say probably yes if you're referring to personal photography, but that would depend on the individual security screener and/or personnel on hand. Another issue is that they say no recording of game action, but unless you're taking professional quality photos and selling them, that shouldn't be an issue.

However, I'd say that these rules won't apply to credentialed professional photographers.

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

Im not a pro by any means, just an amatuer seeking the best I can achieve for personal use

 

[bcla]

Im not a pro by any means, just an amatuer seeking the best I can achieve for personal use

Let me just say it this way. There are rules, then there's enforcement.

I had a friend who was a freelance pro photographer but he couldn't live off of it he work. He had a Canon dSLR and his biggest lens was a Canon EF 400 mm f/2.8 that we called "The Bazooka". It was so big that a tripod/monopod mount was on the base and the camera hung from the lens. He brought it into the stadium in Oakland and nobody ever hassled him over it, even when taking game action or using a monopod. Once we traveled to Anaheim for a road trip and he brought his camera, although I'm not sure of the lens. The worst they can do is maybe tell you to put it back in your car if you let security see what you have when entering.

I don't think they're looking to bust an amateur photographer for taking personal photos, but rather don't want any disruption of other fans' experiences and don't want professional photography without getting media credentials. Of course the on-field camera wells are the best place to get photos, but again you'd need to have media credentials.

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

No trouble with my gear, tripod was the issue, but they let that pass because of fireworks that night

 

[usnuzuloose]

Are you watching the game? If so can you post a few? I miss there games! Thanks

 

[bcla]

No trouble with my gear, tripod was the issue, but they let that pass because of fireworks that night

Well - where I typically go to games, the official rules say that monopods are allowed. They also have no limit on the size of the camera or lenses. I noted that 400 mm lens that my friend used to bring in. With the hood it was about 2 feet long. However, the stadium had different posted rules.

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/ballpark/information/index.jsp?content=guide#C

Cameras & Videos:
Hand-held cameras and video cameras are allowed in the stadium during all regular season baseball games as long as they are not for commercial use. Camera tripods (3 posts) are not permitted, however a single post camera stand (monopod) may be utilized if it does not block access through the aisle or seating row or block the view of another guest.​

The worst thing I'd ever seen was someone with a media credential hanging around her neck. She thought that it entitled her to be anywhere in the stadium. She was standing in the aisle blocking the view of paying fans and wasn't too happy when people were yelling at her. I think she also pointed to her credential, but eventually security told her that she couldn't just stand there. It didn't sound like she was very experienced. The amateur photographer friend of mine would in fact take photos from his seat and didn't typically block anyone's views.