stanj wrote:
Does NOT apply to photo bags. This was the case with launches before and still applies to tours. I had people there with tripods under the Saturn V taking huge panoramic photos, and nobody said a word.
Yes, I went on the close-up technical tour there. I didn't see anybody with a tripod when I was there, but I didn't see a sign that it is not permitted.
I concur with those that suggest a wide zoom, but I'd also bring the 28-105 or 70-200 for use outdoors during the tour. I only had a 17-85 when I went, and missed having something longer many times.
17mm (on 20D) was okay for the first image here, but the 85mm max wasn't really ideal for the long shots:
