So tomorrow I'm going to the yankee game and I was thinking of bringing my D90 and 70-300 lens. Has anyone had any issues going through security with DSLRs and zoom lens for sporting events?
CAMERAS AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Single-frame flash photography is permitted. Tripods, extended length zoom lenses, other professional camera equipment, movie cameras and any other video or audio recording equipment are not permitted in Yankee Stadium. Guests are not permitted to transmit or aid in transmitting any account, description, picture, video, audio, reproduction or other information about any games.
It sounds like a potential for a subjective call by gate security. I have heard that the new Yankee Stadium security can be difficult. There was that incident last year where fans were not allowed to leave their seats during the 7th inning singing of America the Beautiful. I personally would not chance taking any DSLR to Yankee Stadium. What would you do with your gear if they said No?
As an aside, I was at Angel Stadium several weeks ago when the Yanks were in town. I brought a 5D with a 24-105L, and a 40D with a 100-400L, and a 580EX pro flash, and they let me in. I got some incredible shots.