Quick question about olyimpic games photography rules

Hi guys

I understand this topic might have been discuss before, however since I am about to purchase a few last minute ticket and I really want to take a few good snaps of the events.

The official rules says that cameras under 30cm is allowed, does that mean the camera lens with a focal length less than 300mm or does that mean the length including the camera body has to be under 30cm? I have a k5 and I am thinking to purchase a DA* 300mm f4 or a 60-250 f4 for the games. Will this is allowed?

Furthermore I wonder if mono pod is allowed?

Thanks

I interpreted the 300mm at a total physical length of the equipment.

I personally wouldn't bother trying to get telephoto shots of any of the big stadium events - unless you have somehow managed to get front row seats I think you're going to be too far and too high up, and you're better off going for 'ambient' shots. Just enjoy it and take your memento pictures, or maybe look for the sort of candid shots that the official 'togs may have missed.

Also be aware, there are special rules at Wembley Stadium - officially no DSLRs or cameras with interchangeable lenses, although I get the impression they apply the rule with a bit of discretion.

I am going to purchase ticket for table tennis category A which suppose to be with the best possible view. I also already have tickets for Equestrian but that is the cheapest ticket, maybe higher up but the subject is also a bit bigger.

I also consider getting tickets for Diving and Gymnastics.

Just want to know if the 60-250 lens is allowed to be in these events

DA 60-250 - 168mm, K5 - 97mm, so that's 265mm - but without lens hood presumably.

thanks,

do you think F4 is fast enough for indoor action shot at iso 1600?

Yep I'd think so, you can also go to Iso 3200 or highter if necessary, the K5's good even at those speeds.

Taking the restrictions into account I reckon a bridge camera with 24x zoom like one of the Panasonic DMC-FZ's might be a good compromise.

Why dont you email the organisers. They are usually responsive and very helpfull. I had a similar query reguarding photography at The Open. At least you are aware one way or the other.