Re: Taking a digital SLR to a Pro-Sports event...

On Thu, 31 May 2007 00:07:52 +0100, the_niner_nation wrote:

Does anyone know the legalities of taking a DSLR to a stadium to a
pro-sports event ( as a spectator, not a press photographer!) ? ie. Major
League Baseball or NFL games?

BTW, Google just helped me to discover a couple of things that
should help. First, here' a list of "Photography rules at MLB
ballparks", which was posted only a few days ago.

http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID48/16218.html


Second, one of the larger, reliable camera dealers in New York has
this product :

Manfrotto BOGEN TPR0017B The Pod - Bean Bag Portable Support
for Your Camera

# Introducing The Pod - The pod is for larger cameras and camcorders.
Weighing less than 1lb, the pod is ideal when you can’t use a tripod but
still want sharp pictures. The pod can be set-up virtually anywhere. If
you’re on the road or at home just connect your camera to the universal
locking bolt, and you’re ready to shoot. Compact design gives customized
support for a variety of surfaces and angles
# Usable where a tripod is not allowed
# No instructions or technical support required
# You can throw it against a wall and it won’t break
# Attaches to any and every kind of camera
# Cram it into a backpack or suitcase
# No Batteries required
# You can remove the filling if you really want to travel light then fill it up
at your destination
# Will not scratch or mar surfaces
# Can support a lot of Weight
# Can fit into tight spaces
# Limited only by your imagination

List $21.00
Your price $16.99


http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4111202&JRSource=nsa&nsa=1#productTabDetails

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