Going to the Olympics then read on ...

[desantnik]

 

[ukchris]

They say no large camera equipment - which i saw defined somewhere as nothing longer than 600mm (ive seen it somewhere else as 300mm so it would be wise to check) - the important thing to note is that mesurement will apply to the whole kit from the front of the lens to the back of the camera , so it will debar not only tripods but a number of the larger lenses.

In terms of what to hire therefore I'd say something compact and inconspicuous, not one of the big white lenses which will attact attention

Do you have any links to this?

It is a shame if i can't take my SLR as I have a family member taking part, hence why I was going to rent a L lens.

 

[big soft moose]

Do you have any links to this?

It is a shame if i can't take my SLR as I have a family member taking part, hence why I was going to rent a L lens.

its in another thread on here http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=379911

You are allowed to take camera phones, compact cameras and DSLRs into Olympic and Paralympic venues as long as the equipment fits into a bag no bigger than 30x20x20cm. Anything above this may be confiscated and not necessarily returned to you

 

[ukchris]

Thanks for that.

I was thinking about renting a Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM, do you think this will be ok or do you think I'll be wasting my time?

 

[inkiboo]

They say no large camera equipment - which i saw defined somewhere as nothing longer than 600mm (ive seen it somewhere else as 300mm so it would be wise to check) - the important thing to note is that mesurement will apply to the whole kit from the front of the lens to the back of the camera , so it will debar not only tripods but a number of the larger lenses.

Considering accredited photographers can not bring tripods, the chances of spectators being able to was non-existent.