Cameras and First Night

[01Neaggrad02]

Does anyone know what the policy is on Cameras for the First Night Celebration? I cannot recall if they are banned or allowed. Any help with this would be appreciated

 

[DaddyChoc]

cameras aren't allowed but signs are

 

[Kibitzer]

cameras aren't allowed but signs are

. . . so long as your sign measures 8" x 10" or less with lettering limited to 8 pt. font or smaller.

Penalty for presenting any sign to a recruit is six months of servitude in Knoxville.

 

[HoopsFan21]

No cameras? Isn't every little cell phone these days a 12MP camera that can record video in ultra-HD quality? What's the purpose of a no camera rule at first night anyway?

 

[Kibitzer]

No cameras? Isn't every little cell phone these days a 12MP camera that can record video in ultra-HD quality? What's the purpose of a no camera rule at first night anyway?

The restriction I recall from the XL Center was that long-range lenses were not allowed. No restrictions on standard cameras. My best guess is that Gampel will impose similar restrictions. Just a guess.

 

[UcMiami]

I think there were some close-up camera shots of players and coaches legs that were less than appropriate a number of years ago that made it on-line at which point the rules were instituted.

 

[triaddukefan]

I think there were some close-up camera shots of players and coaches legs that were less than appropriate a number of years ago that made it on-line at which point the rules were instituted.

I wonder if they were Boneyard members

 

[rvwsleep]

I wonder if they were Boneyard members

A little known fact. They were the subjects of the photo's. I bet you see the boneyard in a different light now.

 

[dannykuconn]

Does anyone know what the policy is on Cameras for the First Night Celebration? I cannot recall if they are banned or allowed. Any help with this would be appreciated

From my experiences over the past 20 plus years no cameras are allowed at all UNLESS you wear a wig with a lot of basketballs attached to it. Everyone just looks at the wig and therefor do not see the camera in your hand. I will be posting the photos and video of first night as soon as I can.
WARNING Some people will not understand but the parents of the players love you.

 

[Biff]

From my experiences over the past 20 plus years no cameras are allowed at all UNLESS you wear a wig with a lot of basketballs attached to it. Everyone just looks at the wig and therefor do not see the camera in your hand. I will be posting the photos and video of first night as soon as I can.

So you saying that you have to have balls to walk in with a camera.

 

[01Neaggrad02]

I recently purchased a new camera with an awesome zoom... I was hoping to bring it with me.... but it sounds like no, of course I am not sure if I am missing some sarcasm. So DannyK you do bring a camera?

 

[Uconngal]

You should be able to bring in a camera provided it is one with a lens less than 3 inches in length and not detachable. I've had a camera with me each time I've gone to Gampel and had no problem.

Official policy can be found here - http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/conn/genrel/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/gampel-a-z-guide.pdf

 

[FairView]

From my experiences over the past 20 plus years no cameras are allowed at all UNLESS you wear a wig with a lot of basketballs attached to it. Everyone just looks at the wig and therefor do not see the camera in your hand. I will be posting the photos and video of first night as soon as I can.

You should be able to bring in a camera provided it is one with a lens less than 3 inches in length and not detachable. I've had a camera with me each time I've gone to Gampel and had no problem.

Official policy can be found here - http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/conn/genrel/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/gampel-a-z-guide.pdf

Okay, so let me be sure I've got this straight. In addition to having balls, you have to have less than 3 inches.
We better get there early because the verification process is sure to slow down the entry lines.

 

[Bestiarius]

I walk in backwards with my camera. Security thinks I'm leaving.

 

[ctfjr]

I used to bring a 300mm f2.8 fixed focal length lens into Gampel but I was just just compensating (for where our seats were)

 

[01Neaggrad02]

You should be able to bring in a camera provided it is one with a lens less than 3 inches in length and not detachable. I've had a camera with me each time I've gone to Gampel and had no problem.

Official policy can be found here - http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/conn/genrel/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/gampel-a-z-guide.pdf

Thank you.

 

[DaddyChoc]

From my experiences over the past 20 plus years no cameras are allowed at all UNLESS you wear a wig with a lot of basketballs attached to it. Everyone just looks at the wig and therefor do not see the camera in your hand. I will be posting the photos and video of first night as soon as I can.



Okay, so let me be sure I've got this straight. In addition to having balls, you have to have less than 3 inches.
We better get there early because the verification process is sure to slow down the entry lines.

and a wig