Camera Restrictions at Twickenham (rugby)?

[GaryK26]

I'm off to Twickenham tomorrow for the Aviva Prem Final and was wondering if there are any camera restrictions.
If I take my 5D3 with 70-200 2.8, do you think I will have any problems taking it in?

 

[boyfalldown]

non at all. But I'm pretty sure a 70-200 won't be long enough for Twickenham

 

[GaryK26]

"But I'm pretty sure a 70-200 won't be long enough for Twickenham"
That's what I'm thinking, but no harm in trying.
Never been to Twickers before - in fact, never been to a rugby match before!
I think that we've got pretty good seats on the lower level in the corner, so may be able to get some photos worth keeping

 

[andyo]

I wouldn't think there will be any problems taking it in - took mine to Millenuium last Saturday and wasn't even questoned on it. Mind you, getting some decent pics may be difficult. Even in the corners you are still a fair way from the action - maybe too far for a 70-200. Being at a low level won't help either, but probably worth a try.

I'll be there - come on Sarries !!!

 

[boyfalldown]

"But I'm pretty sure a 70-200 won't be long enough for Twickenham"
That's what I'm thinking, but no harm in trying.
Never been to Twickers before - in fact, never been to a rugby match before!
I think that we've got pretty good seats on the lower level in the corner, so may be able to get some photos worth keeping

TBH I'd be inclined (just MHO) to take a wide angle nd shoot the crowd instead. Even those corner seats will be too far from the action

 

[meonshore]

I'm off to Twickenham tomorrow for the Aviva Prem Final and was wondering if there are any camera restrictions.
If I take my 5D3 with 70-200 2.8, do you think I will have any problems taking it in?

http://www.rfu.com/twickenhamstadium/groundrules

Except for photography for bona fide private non-commercial uses, the possession or operation of recording or transmission equipment of any kind is prohibited within the Stadium. This includes without limitation photography, filming, audio or other recording or transmission, or the compilation or transmission of data, save with the specific authorisation of the RFU, such authorisation is hereby given in respect of photography for bona fide private non-commercial uses unless and until the RFU notifies otherwise. Private single lens reflex (SLR) cameras will be allowed in the stadium providing they are not equipped with a lens of such a size that it may cause a nuisance to other spectators

non at all

So yes there are some restrictions.

If you are only looking to take some images for personal & private (whatever that might entail in terms of limitations of publishing on non-commercial websites/blogs & forums) then the only question is whether a 70-200mm might be considered of such a size that it might be considered a nuisance to other spectators. I'd suggest that from experience it normally wouldn't be (a 200mm f/2.0 or 300mm+ prime lens would likely be), and it might depend how tolerant those around you are and if they complain or if you start clouting people with it ;-) You can never predict how the individuals stewards assess your kit and I'm sure that in the crowd they'll be people there with lenses that others might get turned away.

 

[MWHCVT]

This is from the RFU website

Except for photography for bona fide private non-commercial uses, the possession or operation of recording or transmission equipment of any kind is prohibited within the Stadium. This includes without limitation photography, filming, audio or other recording or transmission, or the compilation or transmission of data, save with the specific authorisation of the RFU, such authorisation is hereby given in respect of photography for bona fide private non-commercial uses unless and until the RFU notifies otherwise. Private single lens reflex (SLR) cameras will be allowed in the stadium providing they are not equipped with a lens of such a size that it may cause a nuisance to other spectators

http://www.rfu.com/twickenhamstadium/groundrules

My general standpoint on this is you've paid a not inconsiderable amount to attend the final, if your going to take a camera take one with a wide angle and get some photos of you and your friends enjoying the day, as to get a photo of the action at any decent level your going to need a lens that's suffently large that it world prove a nusance to those around you and could see you ejected from the stadium...

Edit: Mikes a little faster than me

 

[boyfalldown]

http://www.rfu.com/twickenhamstadium/groundrules





So yes there are some restrictions.

For all practical purposes, and in answer to the OPs question (which wasn't are there any restrictions, but will there be problems) as a spectator at a Rugby match there aren't any at Twickenham. The Stewards are very accommodating, although I would be more worried about the issues of a big lens in a crowd

 

[GaryK26]

Thanks for the advice guys - it's really appreciated!

Our seats are in the corner (L18) row 19, so could potentially get some decent'ish shots with 70-200 + 1.4x TC.
" you've paid a not inconsiderable amount to attend the final", well as the case is we got given the tickets by some very good friends who cannot make it (and didn't want anything for them).

As I said earlier, this will be my first time to a rugby match and I am told that it is very diffierent from attending football regarding atmosphere.

 

[boyfalldown]

As I said earlier, this will be my first time to a rugby match and I am told that it is very diffierent from attending football regarding atmosphere.

You'll be amazed at the difference. Its so much friendlier and more pleasant. Just the fact they don't need to segregate the stadium and sell beer during the matches will tell you volumes.

 

[MWHCVT]

Thanks for the advice guys - it's really appreciated!

Our seats are in the corner (L18) row 19, so could potentially get some decent'ish shots with 70-200 + 1.4x TC.
" you've paid a not inconsiderable amount to attend the final", well as the case is we got given the tickets by some very good friends who cannot make it (and didn't want anything for them).

As I said earlier, this will be my first time to a rugby match and I am told that it is very diffierent from attending football regarding atmosphere.

It's an amazing experience, I'm lucky to have been to twickers several times and the atmosphere is second to none...Hugh pretty much covers it above the difference between rugby to football is night and day...