danc Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 After returning home from Red Lake last night, I thoroughly enjoyed sleeping in today for the first time in two weeks. But things got even better when I got up today. A package was delivered to me from Dewalt. I had a feeling what was inside before I opened it, and I was right. It was my autographed Phaneuf jersey. Man, is it nice!! There was another unexpected surprise inside the box as well. So this is the first part of my contest win. I'll be flying to Toronto Friday, spending three nights at the Royal York, wearing my Phaneuf jersey to the Bruins game Saturday night, having drinks and wings with the nice folks from Dewalt at Real Sports before the game, meeting with Phaneuf at the ACC after the game, and flying home Monday. Now I have a question for anyone that can answer. Can I bring a camera to the game and take pictures while I'm there? Or is there some sort of copyright law against this? I plan on bringing an slr with a big 70-300mm lens, so this is not something that I can hide in my back pocket. I wouldn't want to be turned back at the door with this hanging around my neck. Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) I've had my camera in there a few times. never have been stopped or asked about it. Just walked in carrying it in plain view. If there is a stipulation about cameras or recording devices it would be printed on your tickets Edited March 15, 2011 by Fang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokestackLightnin Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Still images at Leaf games are OK, no video allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwpowell Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Shouldn't be a problem to take pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCMAR Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I was at a game not long ago snapping shots... it's fine as long as its not continuous is what i was told!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thats awesome Dan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Great stuff Dan.. as we discussed.. at this point I'm still at home and hope I get to stay here. If that changes I'll let you know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 That's fantastic, Dan! They'll make a Leaf fan out of you yet. When you shake Phaneuf's hand an appropriate greeting could be "So, I hear you're for sale!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 That's great Dan! Nice signature on the jersey. Looks like an angry monkey slashed at it with a sharpie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thats a great score!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Awesome Dan! And I believe the rules state that lenses used must not exceed 80mm in focal length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) The short answer about the camera is: It depends. A point and shoot digital is not likely to be a problem at all. Although you are not supposed to take video with it. SLRs and DSLRs, and the lenses in particular are looked at with much more scrutiny. Because you are part of a promo you may have a better chance to get in with a DSLR and long lens. The rep from the Leafs or the company involved in the promo should be able to help you with that. You'll get a special coloured band to put on you camera, or camera bag to say you're "checked-out" and good to go. I have been to a couple of games as part of a special promo and went through this process. I have also gone to a game with a regular ticket and had my long lens put in a secure lock-up because it was deemed too long, but not every time . The security people, and then a MLSE rep when you complain, will tell you it is a league (NHL) policy, however when I've gone to Buffalo and Ottawa for games I've had no issues at all and have been told that it is the individual arenas to set the policy. In Buffalo the only thing I was told was that I was not allowed to use the Camera holes in the glass down in the corners that the pros use. The choice is yours, but I say bring the big stuff and have a point and shoot has a back up. Pregame warm-up from the penalty box November 2009 Toscala stops Ovie in the shoot-out for a Leafs win. Leafs v Canucks October 2010 Edited March 15, 2011 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 That is great information Brandon and Rob. I wouldn't feel too badly about having to put my lens in a secure lockup rather than being turned away at the door because of it. I have a nice little 40-150 lens thats not much bigger than my 14-42 that I can bring with me. I'll probably leave the 70-300 at the hotel. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Enjoy your day Dan.Im sure you will have a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 In Buffalo for Bill's games the policy (maybe NFL wide) is/was any lens under 5 or 6 inches was ok. The focal length didn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Looks like an angry monkey slashed at it with a sharpie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Very nice!! Too bad the jersey wasn't the old style Maple Leaf, but, still a nice score! Have fun on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Awesome Dan, what a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darsky Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 what happened to that big plan to meet at house of pancakes and have hordes of fans come in and ignore Dion in favor of Dan ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 what happened to that big plan to meet at house of pancakes and have hordes of fans come in and ignore Dion in favor of Dan ??? Dion doesn't like pancakes!!! :rofl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 what happened to that big plan to meet at house of pancakes and have hordes of fans come in and ignore Dion in favor of Dan ??? Leafs GM Brian Burke screwed me out of that. With the recent playoff run, he put a "no public appearance" ban on the entire team. Maybe he's an OFC'er?? Anyways, I'm supposed to meet with Dion after the game in the ACC somewhere instead of the public meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Leafs GM Brian Burke screwed me out of that. With the recent playoff run, he put a "no public appearance" ban on the entire team. Maybe he's an OFC'er?? Anyways, I'm supposed to meet with Dion after the game in the ACC somewhere instead of the public meeting. Wow! Sounds weird to me. I know you'll have a good time Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I just hope he gets to order room service on someones tab Roy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Fabulous !!! Have a great time Dan ... hope they kick butt ... Go LEAFS !!!! Make sure you bring your OFC cap so when they put you on TV we will all recognize ya And yes, from what I know tons of the fans have cell phones with cameras going at all times ... I think the issue (as has been pointed out) is more with gerat big bulky cameras. Edited March 16, 2011 by camillj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I don't watch hockey and have no idea who Phaneuf is Dan, but congrats on the win and it sounds like your gonna have a fun weekend. And your definetely in for an eye opener heading from T-Bay to the Big Smoke and not necesarily in a good way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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