This guy refused to scan my ticket and allow me to enter HP Pavilion because he claimed that Professional cameras were not allowed to be brought in to a San Jose Sharks game. I told him my lens does not exceed six inches in length and he still refused to allow me to enter. I asked to talk to his supervisor and when he left another HP Pavilion employee scanned my ticket and let me in.

According to HP Pavilion Arena Policies on their web site states that "Still cameras (film or digital) are permitted for Sharks games and other professional or amateur sporting events, as long as the lens does not exceed six inches in length."