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Toyota Center and Camera Lens

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by joesr, Jan 2, 2011.

  1. joesr

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    Just a quick question. Didn't know if this was the correct area to ask but is there a policy on the size lens (for cameras) that you can bring to a game. Wife is freaking, thinking that she wont be able to bring her camera/lens.
     
  2. Clutch

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    What the policy is exactly I don't know, but I remember a few years ago they would not let Jeff in with his camera lens. He had a more professional quality SLR camera... I'll check with him.
     
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    anything that could potentially take a professional image of them, is banned.
     
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    these days thats gonna be hard to do...
     
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    Its a Canon 5D MarkII SLR with 70-200 mm lens. (if that helps)
     
  6. ShutURBiG!

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    I believe the policy is that the lens cannot have a diameter of more than 3 inches.
     
  7. CometsWin

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    A few years ago I tried to take in a Canon SLR with a 300mm lens and they made me check it in with them until after the game.
     
  8. Prince

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    they'll ask you to stick out the zoom.. max allowable is 3 inches.

    it happened to me recently.
     
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    length of zoom lens too.
     
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    Just sneak it in, strap it to your back if you have to. When I want to take in food I wear a jacket and put the burger or whatever in the arms of the jacket.
     
  11. Zero2Hero

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    I actually saw the guy in front of me at the Laker game last month get stopped because his camera was a certain size. I think it was either 7 inches or 12 inches, but I can't remember. Whatever sounds more reasonable as a person who knows something about photography I guess.
     
  12. Dr of Dunk

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    From the Toyota Center website (http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com/about/atozguide.php) :

    Cameras, Video Cameras, Audio Recorders
    Professional cameras are prohibited at all events in Toyota Center unless accompanied by an appropriate media credential. Cameras containing lenses ( not to exceed 4 inches in length ) with no flashes may be allowed for some events. Video cameras and audio recorders are prohibited in Toyota Center unless specifically approved. Please check in advance by calling 713-758-7200.
     
  13. Jeff

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    There is a max size requirement. Basically, no long zoom lenses in the stands. I brought one once and the were going to make me leave it and my $2k camera in lost and found. Fortunately, a Rocket employee let me stash it in his office.
     
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    That's what she said!

    (sorry, had to do it)
     

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