Tuesday at the Masters. Equipment and etiquette suggestions.

[anthony_m1]

I am lucky enough to have tickets for Tuesday practice round at the

Masters this year. My question is what equipment is best and what is

appropriate photgraphy etiquette? I have a 10D, EOS 3, and a point

and shoot pentax. I feel I will only take the 10D, my lens selection

is 75 - 300 sigma zoom, 28-135 canon zoom, 17-35 sigma zoom and a

fixed focal 50mm 1.4. I would prefer to take 1 or 2 lenses as I dont

want to have to lug a huge bag around. Maybe the wide angle 17-35 and

the 75-300 sigma zoom. I have a 420 ex flash, but I doubt I will need

it or want the extra weight. I have a 128mb and 500mb flash card. I

would assume not shooting raw but jpeg, this should be sufficient for

a full day of shooting. I have the battery grip (big ed) but, adds a

lot of weight. <P>Etiquette: Has anyone shot at a practice round @

the Masters? Is it even OK to bring a camera? Typically how crowded

is it?

Thanks for any advice from those who have experienced photgraphy

during a pro / major golf event.

AJM

[atlanta]

I work in the sports broadcasting industry and can tell you first that that every tournament is different.

 

Most tournaments do not let patrons to bring cameras, cell phones or pagers to the course for the 4 official rounds.

 

According to the PGA Media Guide, cameras must have at least a 300mm lens and no photo can be taken until the player has completed his stroke.

 

Again this is for "official media members covering a tournament.

As you know, the Masters is unlike any other tournament and they definatley have their own set of rules.

I suggest going to masters.org and check the back of your ticket for rules on allowing cameras during the practice round.

Hope this helps and best of luck..

Zach

[pc1]

if they actually allow you to bring a camera and shoot, i don't think they'll allow you to use flash, it will be very distracting,so the best thing to do would be to bring fast telephotos, they'll be very useful.shoot raw,or at least ,largest jpg. good luck ! pc

[pc1]

oh ! and don't forget your EF 50 F1.4 for indoors with available light and smaller rooms. have fun , pc

[anthony_m1]

Zach and Paul,

Thanks for the advice. All very good.

Unfortunately, as fast as I got the tickets, I lost the tickets.

Oh well, I will have another chance at the Memorial in Columbus in June.

Thanks again.

AJM

[atlanta]

Bro--

How in the world could you lose masters tickets?

[anthony_m1]

Brother-in-law had all week passes and a house near the course thru his

sales buddy. Sales buddy had 2 extra tix that became available at the last

minute. Tickets were re-claimed by the original party and here I am left pissed

off and stuck in Ohio.

Try not to act angry getting that news over the phone. Not real easy.

As much as I like photography, multiply that by 1,000,000 and that is how I

feel abt golf.

Maybe next year. AJM