AFL Camera/Photography Policy?

[blackshadow]

I'm wondering if any of you know what the policy is about bringing cameras into the footy, are there any restrictions?

 

[topdon]

Not that i am aware. Obviously there are restrictions on video photography.

I took along my dSLR to a few games last season without any problems.

 

[LordLucifer]

You would have to think that the only restriction on cameras would be if you intended on using the images to profit from them (ie. sell them to a newspaper etc).

 

[nesski47]

You would have to think that the only restriction on cameras would be if you intended on using the images to profit from them (ie. sell them to a newspaper etc).

there's no restrictions on bringing camera's (of the still shot variety) into the footy. i took about 100 photos at one of the games last year. there's no restriction on selling them either....copyright remains with the person taking the photos and has nothing to do with the afl. finding someone to buy them might be a different story though, they'd all have their own cameras there.

 

[Mingo]

There are no restrictions. When I took my girlfriend earlier in the year we rang the Telstra Dome just in case because she didn't wanna get her $2000 camera taken away from her even if it was cloaked. They said it was fine as long as there was no video function.

 

[aaronm46]

stick it down your pants lol

 

[Geoffa32]

what $2000 camera does not have a video function, although i dont know much about SLR cameras.

 

[THRILLHOU]

what $2000 camera does not have a video function, although i dont know much about SLR cameras.

If its not a digital camera then it wouldnt have video... unless... you can record video on photo film these days?

 

[Cheer Squad mbr]

I took my digital SLR to the game during the 06 season and there was no issue at all. I was even using a long telephoto lens and monopod!
I was just being mindful not to be obstructive or bother other spectators

 

[blackshadow]

what $2000 camera does not have a video function, although i dont know much about SLR cameras.

High end digital SLRs don't have video function and many of them are worth a lot more than $2k.

 

[blackshadow]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

 

[Lidge]

. Management reserves the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing for the following prohibited items:

- alcohol
- opened drink containers
- cans/glass
- commercially prepared food or beverage
- musical instruments
- whistles
- unauthorised temporary signage and promotional products
- flags/banners with handles exceeding 1.6 metres
- fireworks/flares/laser lights
- chairs/stools
- rollerblades, skateboards, scooters
- animals (other than Assistance Dogs)
- professional cameras, audio recording equipment or video cameras
- any large item that cannot be placed under a seat and
- any other item that in the opinion of management could cause harm or public nuisance.

 

[Geoffa32]

. Management reserves the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing for the following prohibited items:

- alcohol
- opened drink containers
- cans/glass
- commercially prepared food or beverage
- musical instruments
- whistles
- unauthorised temporary signage and promotional products
- flags/banners with handles exceeding 1.6 metres
- fireworks/flares/laser lights
- chairs/stools
- rollerblades, skateboards, scooters
- animals (other than Assistance Dogs)
- professional cameras, audio recording equipment or video cameras
- any large item that cannot be placed under a seat and
- any other item that in the opinion of management could cause harm or public nuisance.

what about a horn....like the type some Amateur clubs use to signal end of quarter...

 

[Geoffa32]

High end digital SLRs don't have video function and many of them are worth a lot more than $2k.

like I said, dont know about DSLR

 

[ManWithNoName]

what $2000 camera does not have a video function, although i dont know much about SLR cameras.

So you lie.

"Can this take video mate?"
"Nah man, I wish *laughs*"
"Haha cool, have a good night mate"

And you're in.

 

[ChikoRoll]

yeah I have never had a problem taking my nikon and zoom lens to the footy.

I guess if you walk in with a 500mm l series lens and just plonk it over the fence maybe but nothing much can be done.

 

[Burzum]

. Management reserves the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing for the following prohibited items:

- alcohol
- opened drink containers
- cans/glass
- commercially prepared food or beverage
- musical instruments
- whistles
- unauthorised temporary signage and promotional products
- flags/banners with handles exceeding 1.6 metres
- fireworks/flares/laser lights
- chairs/stools
- rollerblades, skateboards, scooters
- animals (other than Assistance Dogs)
- professional cameras, audio recording equipment or video cameras
- any large item that cannot be placed under a seat and
- any other item that in the opinion of management could cause harm or public nuisance.

Who the hell would take rollerblades to the football?

 

[Lidge]

Who the hell would take rollerblades to the football?

A Hawthorn supporter most likely.

 

[Mingo]

what $2000 camera does not have a video function, although i dont know much about SLR cameras.

Fancy digital cameras do not have video functions. The video option is just a gimmick for the cheaper ones.

 

[Cheer Squad mbr]

I guess if you walk in with a 500mm l series lens and just plonk it over the fence maybe but nothing much can be done.

I did, but didn't go near the fence. I just remained in the crowd. This was before my cheer squad days, otherwise I probably would've and I don't think there would've been a problem anyway.

 

[ChikoRoll]

I did, but didn't go near the fence. I just remained in the crowd. This was before my cheer squad days, otherwise I probably would've and I don't think there would've been a problem anyway.

you sat in the crowd with such a big lens? Were you told the f off? I wouldnt be able to sit amongst a crowd having such big glass.

Unless you go to a Port Vs Melb game where there is hardly anyone there..actually any demons home game.

 

[Cheer Squad mbr]

you sat in the crowd with such a big lens? Were you told the f off? I wouldnt be able to sit amongst a crowd having such big glass.

Nope. People in the Noble Stand were/are very polite, respectful and attentive. I was careful not to bother anyone and I only had the lens up whenever I would be taking a photo, before putting the camera back down again. It was never an issue.

 

[Tas]

I think grounds also have some restrictions, i am not sure if it was TD or MCG but one of them didn't allow cameras, I had to smuggle mine in.