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Title: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: psincock on August 08, 2011, 07:49:45 PM

Hi

Does anyone know whether i would be stopped from taking my camera in to the Somerset Ground ? Its a proper SLR so cant exactly hide it under a coat, I know i cant take it to any premier league footie grounds.

Thanks in Advance

Pete

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: Nickauger on August 08, 2011, 08:12:59 PM

I can't see why mate. Is it county champ your going to see? If so, we didn't get searched going into the ground.

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: Redback Cricket on August 08, 2011, 08:16:16 PM

I think its fine, normally see quite a few SLR's in the ground.  As long as you dont have a Cannon 400mm 2.8f or something equally massive as a lens you should be OK.  Might be worth checking with the ground though if its a big game (i.e sold out).

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: psincock on August 08, 2011, 08:22:53 PM

Its the Pro40 against Notts next Monday, top of the table clash.
It will be 400mm ahem

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: Bruce on August 08, 2011, 08:32:57 PM

I'm going too! I'm in Dorset (nr Bournemouth)
Shall look out for a gent in the crowd with a big *ahem* Len  ;)

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: Liam-SCCC on August 08, 2011, 08:35:16 PM

I'm going up next week too!

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: psincock on August 08, 2011, 08:46:56 PM

Should be a cracking game

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: Bruce on August 08, 2011, 09:00:12 PM

Will tweet you and get a beer Liam?
Have booked our tix, just to be on safe side.
Looking forward to it. Gonna get into M&H and see what's on offer. :)

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: psincock on August 08, 2011, 09:05:17 PM

Millichamp and hall for me too

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: Mortimer on August 08, 2011, 09:57:09 PM

I've taken a SLR, 500mm lens and tripod into a few grounds recently, Rose Bowl, Grace road and Wantage Road and not had any problems. Just make sure you get there early to get a good spot; long off to a right hander is a good starting point

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: Simmy on August 09, 2011, 08:30:18 AM

they let me in at headingley with mine mate @ england game! no questions just open ur bag opened it and they where cool. even offered to take it out so they could look under it etc but he was like no its ok i dont wanna break it lol

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: jamesisapayne on August 09, 2011, 08:49:05 AM

You'll be fine psincock. I see quite a few of the ahem, older generation with them all the time. Mind you, they might start grumbling about anyone who has a newer camera than an old Olympus OM10!

Title: Re: Camera in to Somerset Ground
Post by: psincock on August 09, 2011, 08:52:13 AM

Excellent then, looking forward to it now