Taking pics in the Aviva

bogmanfan

Going to the Leinster game in the Aviva on Saturday night. Thinking of taking my 70-200 2.8 with me. Is it ok to take pics in there, or will security stop me coming in with the camera? Pics are purely for personal use.

Paulw

You should check your ticket. I think there are terms and conditions on the back which state that photography is not permitted.

I think, with the new stadium, stewards are quite strict on enforcing the rules.

I'm not totally sure though, if you'll be allowed in with the camera. P&S cameras tend to slip in without a problem, but a 70-200mm lens would be easy to spot.

Effects

It's easy enough to sneak in a 70-200.

Paulw

Effects wrote: »

It's easy enough to sneak in a 70-200.

While it may be easy to sneak it in, if you're spotted shooting with it, you can be ejected from the stadium, with no recourse.

While it's not a problem to bring a camera and shoot in the RDS, the Aviva stadium is very different (even for us with official accreditation).

Mad_Max

I've been there a few times and seen multiple people snapping away, myself included.

The majority have been with digital cameras but I have seen 1 or 2 SLRs.

Whether or not it's allowed I'm not sure but I definitely didn't see security going around lifting people for it.

Thecageyone

I was meant to go to the Leinster final in Croker earlier this year, never made it in the end but I had inquired about using a camera in the stadium. I was told It'd be fine so long as I didn't interfere with anyone around me, like get in their way or use their head as a tripod

Maybe ring ahead and say exactly that, Images will be just for your own personal use. Or, say nothing, take your bag along and fire away. If anyone says anything just put the camera way and say you didn't know. You are allowed use compacts far as I know. Unless you're using a big whopper of a 500mm lens nobody should take notice.

kensutz

It's fine.

dave66

I brought my Sony A550 with 70-300 attached to the Leinster Vs Munster match on 2nd October in the Aviva. I was very up front about having it, had it visible hanging on my shoulder as I entered the stadium. Security noticed it and said they weren't sure if I was allowed use it because of the size of the lense, I said that was fine and would put it away, at which point security said to go to my area, look for a supervisor and as them if it was ok. I did that and was told, no problem at all.

So I'd suggest being open about it, co-operate with staff (they're just doing their job) and in a likelihood you won't a have a problem.

TheVoodoo

I'v brought in 70-200 / 24-105 etc and have no problems what so ever, even when sitting directly beside a steward.

Granted i believe it does say in the Terms and Conditions that you cannot have a lens of more than 1" ( i think, don't quote me ) I've never had a problem the last 4/5 games there, or seen anyone else with a dlsr getting grief. But they do have the power to eject if they want, so just bear that in mind.

JOHN_70

I've had a film SLR, in there at the autumn internationals and saw at least 1 other slr user using a long lens, sitting right in front of the stewards, there didn't seem to be any problem.

Professional Snapperc

kensutz wrote: »

It's fine.

And you know this, how?

OP, you may or may not get away with using your 70-200 depending on the mood of the steward closest to you. You wont be ejected but you may be asked to put the camera away. Or you may not.

But telling you it's fine is just plain stupid when the t&c's of your ticket dictate otherwise.

kensutz

:rolleyes:

bogmanfan

Thanks for the replies guys. Reckon I'll bring it along and just put it away if asked. Apparently our seats are close to the action, so hopefully get a few decent shots.

Paulw

Could make for an interesting game to photograph, especially if it's snowing.

I'm looking forward to hopefully getting some good picts there. At least I know I've no worries getting in with my cameras and lenses.

BanzaiBk

I've taken pics in the lower tiers of the north (140) and west (128) stand without problems from the stewards (2.8 70/200). I was seated the whole time though and wasn't continually shooting so I guess I wasn't drawing attention to myself. I spotted a few rebels and a100s and one Nikon w/ telephoto both times.

spooky donkey

ive taken pics there with my compact all right.

bogmanfan

Nothing on the ticket about cameras at all. I'm on the East stand, lower tier. It's row BB. Anyone know if that's second row from the front, or second from the back? Probably not worth bringing the camera if it's at the back.

kensutz

Further back, about 27 rows.

Paulw

kensutz wrote: »

Further back, about 27 rows.

Rows A-Z then AA-ZZ then AAA-ZZZ ?

nilhg

Going myself this evening, but am off up in the top tier. Not going to bother bringing the camera, more worried about trying to stay warm......

bogmanfan

Seats weren't great, right back in the corner of the stand, so was restricted to action in that corner of the field. First time shooting a match though, and enjoyed it. My Dad has season tickets and his seats at RDS are in the second row, so I'll have a go there the next time I go with him.
Here are a few I took with my 500d and 70-200 2.8

Paulw

nilhg wrote: »

Going myself this evening, but am off up in the top tier. Not going to bother bringing the camera, more worried about trying to stay warm......

It was bloody freezing at pitch level. No heat at all. My toes were numb, but the rest of me managed to stay warm.

Happy enough with my shots, but due to licensing none will be posted here.

nilhg

Paulw wrote: »

It was bloody freezing at pitch level. No heat at all. My toes were numb, but the rest of me managed to stay warm.

Happy enough with my shots, but due to licensing none will be posted here.

Was watching out for you Paul, but was so high I couldn't be sure which was you, was guessing that you didn't have a big black lens............

I'll be having a look for your shots, your site?


OT: must say that I really enjoyed tonight in the Aviva, my first visit there, thought it was a pleasure to get into/out of, all really well organised, great atmosphere, we were up in the area reserved for the families/underage club members, the IRFU might have got it wrong for the Nov internationals but somebody deserves praise for tonight.

Paulw

There were a few photographers there yesterday, a few who post on boards.

Yeah, I've a gallery on my website. Definitely not using black lenses. Mine are nice and white.

Cook my sock

Paulw wrote: »

There were a few photographers there yesterday, a few who post on boards.

Yeah, I've a gallery on my website. Definitely not using black lenses. Mine are nice and white.

were you in my lift? :pac:

Third Eye

Just want to say thanks to Paul (who I don't know) for all those words of wisdom on sports photography posted on his website and also enjoyed browsing the photos.