Cameras at the World Cup

Spoke to the FIFA call centre. There are no limits on the type of camera or lens provided the photographs are not used for "commercial" purposes.
 
You should ask them to fax you an official letter stating exactly that, so that if you take a DSLR and your 100-400 lens, you have proof from FIFA that you can enter with the equipment.
 
keru said:
Spoke to the FIFA call centre. There are no limits on the type of camera or lens provided the photographs are not used for "commercial" purposes.
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So basically what those who have read the rules have been saying? :)
SubliminalThought said:
You should ask them to fax you an official letter stating exactly that, so that if you take a DSLR and your 100-400 lens, you have proof from FIFA that you can enter with the equipment.
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As long as its not being used for commercial purposes and it fits the allowed dimensions (25x25x25cm) then you just need to print out the stadium code of conduct.
 
Took my Canon 550D with a Canon 28mm-200mm lens to the Argentina match at Ellis park on Sat, no issues with getting in or taking pics. While at the match I saw that most of the people had P&S, some bridge cameras, and a few DSLR here and there. I did spot some people with my fave L series Canon lenes (the white ones) but realized they were the FIFA accredited photogs taking pics of the crowds etc. so if you are planning to take your DSLR my advise would be to do that.

Does anyone know if I can take a DSLR to a rugby game ? I am going on Sat to Witbank to watch the Boks trash Italy :)
 
My friend and I haven't had any issues taking our cameras in to Cape Town stadium. They seem pretty chilled during the security checks. Even got a small umbrella in last night. :D
 
Didn't even open my camera bag - which is big enough for an SLR.

Also saw a number of SLRs at the stadium
 
Decisions, decisions. Do I take a sigma 150-500 or Canon 300mm f/2.8 (with 1.4x tc)? Both would seem to just scrape in under the max dimensions.
 
bwana said:
Decisions, decisions. Do I take a sigma 150-500 or Canon 300mm f/2.8 (with 1.4x tc)? Both would seem to just scrape in under the max dimensions.
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Bwana, where are you going to be sitting? I sat in the 29th row up from the field on Saturday and I found 300mm was a bit short so maybe if you're sitting closer to the pitch you can use the 300mm with TC?
Are you allowed to walk around and take photos right at the bottom?
 
chau said:
Bwana, where are you going to be sitting? I sat in the 29th row up from the field on Saturday and I found 300mm was a bit short so maybe if you're sitting closer to the pitch you can use the 300mm with TC?
Are you allowed to walk around and take photos right at the bottom?
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No idea - my brother in law apparently has some spare tickets for some of the matches. If I go to the one on Friday I'll take the sigma. All the matches after that are at 16:00 so the Canon might be a better idea.
 
WHat is TC? Something that works better with lower light?
 
Dolby said:
WHat is TC? Something that works better with lower light?
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Teleconverter. In the case of a 1.4 you multiply the focal length by 1.4 while sacrificing one f-stop.

A 300mm f/2.8 therefore becomes a 420mm f/4.
 
Dolby said:
WHat is TC? Something that works better with lower light?
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It's a Teleconverter. You can get them in 1.4x and 2.0x magnification to give your lens some extra reach
 
Thanks :)

bwana said:
No idea - my brother in law apparently has some spare tickets for some of the matches. If I go to the one on Friday I'll take the sigma. All the matches after that are at 16:00 so the Canon might be a better idea.
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Why would the Canon be the better choice if after 16:00?

I'd guess that after 16:00 = less light .... but the Canon with TC lowers light onto the sensor, which would require more light?

Or am I misunderstanding?
 
Dolby said:
Thanks :)



Why would the Canon be the better choice if after 16:00?

I'd guess that after 16:00 = less light .... but the Canon with TC lowers light onto the sensor, which would require more light?

Or am I misunderstanding?
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At 300mm and up my 150-500 is a f/6.3 which is 1⅓ stops slower than the 300mm with the TC.
 
I got in fine with my 400D and 100-400mm. I only had a problem with one of the assistants. She told me that I wasn't allowed to take photos of the game and I needed a FIFA pass to take photos blah blah blah
 
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