Class A Minor League Baseball

[NewTekBuzz]

I am going to the new stadium in Midland, I helped detail all the steel. My question is what kind of restrictions should I except on camera eq.? I called them and asked what there rules were... and the answer was you cant bring any super duper zoom lens that will zoom up on the players face. well... the 70-200 that I want to bring wont really do that but to someone that has no idea would prob. turn me away. It didnt sound like there was a special area for photographers. what do you guys think? I will be taking my backpack style bag with most of my stuff, should I chance it. I was thinking of walking up to the gate with my camera in hand in hopes that they wont spend to much time going through my bag. thoughts??

Tim

[andrewbw]

While this isn't exactly the same as what you're asking, I did go to some spring training games in AZ this March, and took my gear with me. I had no troubles getting in or using my gear at my seat.

My "walk around" camera bag is a messenger-style Tamrac, and it had my XTi, Canon 50 f/1.4, Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, and Canon 70-200 f/4L IS. There were screeners at every ball park in Phoenix checking bags, and I just walked right up, said it was camera equipment, they glanced in it, and waved me through.

I do know that MLB does not like backpacks in their parks, so if you have another option for carrying your equipment, you may want to use it instead.

Nothing like a day shooting at the ballpark. ;-) Have fun!

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[adam75south]

i had the same predicament at a supercross thing at texas stadium and decided not to risk it and went without the camera.

[NewTekBuzz]

thanks for the info. I dont have another bag that will hold the 70-200.... i guess i will see what happens.

Thanks again

Tim