Originally posted by PDL No need to switch to manual focus, use back button focus to prefocus on the area where you expect action. Baseball cries out for back button focus.
Over the years I have used the 50-200mm, 18-55mm, 18-50mm, 50-135mm, manual focus 8mm, 85mm and 300mm. Not a problem if you use back button focus (or manual if that is the type of lens). It helps to know a bit about baseball so you can anticipate plays, such as focus on third base (when on the third base side) only if there is a chance for a play at third.
Unfortunately, the last three games I attended the home team lost - big time - as so far this year they have scored 3 runs - total. Another year in the basement - time to let all those high salaried players who can only hit in spring training go somewhere else.
other thoughts - very basic
1 make sure you bring extra batteries
2 something to clean your lenses.
3 protection: I bring a watertight plastic bag to put any extra lenses I might take to protect them from liquids if I have to put them under my seat.
4 extra memory cards
5 I have used cameras at several ball parks, all I have checked prohibit tripods, monopods ??, so be very aware of the weight of your equipment.
FYI: here are the posted rules for Wrigley Field, Busch Stadium and Kauffman Stadium:
Cameras/Video Equipment: Visitors are welcome to bring video and still cameras into the ballpark; however, tripods are not allowed in the seating areas. Recordings may be used for personal viewing only. Any other use, distribution or commercial use is prohibited. Fans may not distribute any copyrighted game information without permission of the Chicago Cubs
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Cameras/Video Equipment
Both still and video cameras for personal use are allowed in Busch Stadium provided that they do not interfere with the game or obstruct another guest's view. Tripods and monopods are prohibited to non-credentialed guests. Per MLB restrictions, recording of any field activity is strictly prohibited. The team name, logos and player likenesses are copyrighted material, none of which may be published without prior written consent of the Cardinals, MLB and other applicable third party rights holders. Persons deemed to be violating these rules may be escorted from the ballpark. The Cardinals reserve the right to ask guests to put cameras and video equipment away.
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CAMERAS/VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Still and hand-held video cameras are welcome into the stadium, but tripods cannot be set up or block the view of other guests. Monopods are permitted into the ballpark. Camera lenses 12 inches or smaller are permitted into the ballpark. Flash photography and video production is strictly prohibited.