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 11/28/2007 09:15:47 PM · #1
Have you ever taken it on a plane in the case that it came with?
Did it fit in the overhead bin?
Was it a domestic or international flight?

Thanks!!

Message edited by author 2007-11-28 21:16:06.
 11/28/2007 09:52:06 PM · #2
My friend has one and won't go flying with it. He bought a 300F4 for his last trip, used, and then sold it afterwards. Not sure if that helps you any, but he chose not to fly with his.
 11/28/2007 09:58:19 PM · #3
My 500mm and 1,000mm are catadioptric lenses, so they easily fit anywhere. I assume that you are referring to a prime lens that in mono-optric?
 11/28/2007 10:06:37 PM · #4
Forget the case, it's a monster. I've carried it on the plane as a carry on with its lens cover on. I just had to camouflage it in a plastic shopping bag and it was fine. I then put it under the seat in front of me. I would not put it in the overhead bin.
 11/28/2007 10:09:47 PM · #5
thanks nick
yea it sure is a monster,

I like the idea of a regular case, maybe even just my camera bag...

11/28/2007 10:26:46 PM · #6
(i wish i had those problems)
 11/28/2007 10:29:38 PM · #7
Originally posted by Nikolai1024:
(i wish i had those problems)


no kidding... lol
 11/28/2007 10:44:16 PM · #8
Originally posted by ellamay:
thanks nick
yea it sure is a monster,

I like the idea of a regular case, maybe even just my camera bag...


I carried the 500 to Kenya in a Lowepro Omnitrekker with the hood in my checked-in suitcase. There was enough space left for my 70-200, 24-70, 16-35 and 1D II. You might want to have a look at the omni trekker.
 11/28/2007 11:00:01 PM · #9
hmm, that would be good. I will have a look at it!

I know it is rough to have such problems : )
But I do have the burden of taking great shots now, to help pay for it.

do you have the regular one or the extreme bag?

Message edited by author 2007-11-28 23:03:52.
 11/29/2007 12:20:59 AM · #10
Regular Omni Trekker, you don't need the hard case since you are using it as a carry on.
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