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09/21/2006 02:42:38 PM · #1 |
I am taking a trip to New Zealand in the near future and am looking for advice on what to expect with taking my gear. Obviously I would just assume not send my camera and lenses through as checked baggage. Will they hassle me bringing my camera as carry on? I'm planning on packing my tripod in my suitcase though. That shouldn't cause a problem should it?
Thanks!
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09/21/2006 02:47:11 PM · #2 |
Check with the airline that you will be using.
Also expect your checked bag to be inspected. |
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09/21/2006 02:49:14 PM · #3 |
There are two people i know of right now that are traveling internationally with in the next few months.
1. Check to see what the airlines you are flying will allow or disallow as carry on. This seems to be changing again, as British airways is allowign more carry on.
2. Purchase a pelican case, just in case you are not allowed to bring your camera gear on as carry on. These are extremely good cases, waterproof, VERY rugged, and you can put locks on them.
3. Tripods should go in as checked luggage.
I'm sure others have good or better ideas than I do.
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09/21/2006 02:55:05 PM · #4 |
Yea, check with the airline.
With that said, I've flown to and from Europe with all my camera gear and tripod as carry on's with no issues.
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09/21/2006 02:56:54 PM · #5 |
I've travelled alot in the past (since 9/11) with my gear as carryon with no hastles.
Each airline/country is different so as already suggested, do check the airline's restrictions. |
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09/21/2006 03:19:23 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Di:
2. Purchase a pelican case, just in case you are not allowed to bring your camera gear on as carry on. These are extremely good cases, waterproof, VERY rugged, and you can put locks on them.
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Well the lock part I'm sure won't matter much. You aren't allowed to have anything locked and uninspectable on domestic flights in the US as far as I know.
Keep the suggestions coming. :)
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09/21/2006 03:36:15 PM · #7 |
The recent UK restrictions on hand luggage (where smaller size limits were introduced and strictly enforced) have been updated and (from tomorrow, I think) the size for hand luggage is increasing again - BA certainly has a page on it's website with details, I imagine other airlines will too.
You can carry your camera gear as handluggage provided it fits into the size and weight restrictions - size being more strictly enforced, in my experience this week, than weight.
We travelled under the more draconian size limits and were still able to take what we needed - a Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic fits into the size restrictions as they were, I suspect you can take an even bigger camera bag under the new ones.
I would not recommend checking your gear into the hold, even in a Pelican. Whilst it may not be damaged it may very well be stolen and most photography insurance policies do not cover loss where it's down to theft during a flight. Mine, for example, would cover me if gear I checked in was lost by the airline but not if it was stolen (by an employee or otherwise). How the airline determines which it is, btw, I have no idea nor do I trust them to be honest with me about it even if they do. Even a battered Pelican case is likely to be fairly strong indication to a thief of expensive contents, given the cost of the case itself.
As restrictions stand at the moment, in the UK, there is absolutely no reason not to take your camera gear on as hand luggage unless you have a HECK of a lot!
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09/21/2006 04:27:47 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by colema19:
Originally posted by Di:
2. Purchase a pelican case, just in case you are not allowed to bring your camera gear on as carry on. These are extremely good cases, waterproof, VERY rugged, and you can put locks on them.
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Well the lock part I'm sure won't matter much. You aren't allowed to have anything locked and uninspectable on domestic flights in the US as far as I know.
Keep the suggestions coming. :) |
For domestic flights in the US you can use the Pelilock-TSA. These are approved by Homeland Security and the security personnel have a way of opening the lock to inspect the contents without damaging the lock. I believe  DrAchoo has used them (if I recall correctly from another thread) |
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09/21/2006 05:34:13 PM · #9 |
FWIW, on my Florida/Oregon trips recently I put the disassembled tripod in my suitcase and carried the full camera kit on board, no problem at all.
R.
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09/21/2006 05:53:46 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Di:
... are extremely good cases, waterproof, VERY rugged, and you can put locks on them... |
You may wish to ensure that the locks you use are the kind that the security screeners can open... otherwise you might find your lock cut.
Ray |
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09/21/2006 05:57:09 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
FWIW, on my Florida/Oregon trips recently I put the disassembled tripod in my suitcase and carried the full camera kit on board, no problem at all.
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I found that to be true on my trips within the USA, but was asked to check my camera equipment on an international trip. Rules may vary ...
Anyone wishing to know what you can and cannot bring on board on flights originating in Canada can send me an PM and I will gladly provide them with a link.
Ray |
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09/21/2006 06:05:26 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
FWIW, on my Florida/Oregon trips recently I put the disassembled tripod in my suitcase and carried the full camera kit on board, no problem at all.
R. |
I found that to be true on my trips within the USA, but was asked to check my camera equipment on an international trip. Rules may vary ...
Anyone wishing to know what you can and cannot bring on board on flights originating in Canada can send me an PM and I will gladly provide them with a link.
Ray |
Why not just post the link here, or is it a secret? |
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09/21/2006 06:07:27 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Why not just post the link here, or is it a secret? |
NOPE, not a secret, it's just that I don't happen to have it on me at the present time, .. but as soon as I get it... I will post it... I promise.
Ray
Message edited by author 2006-09-21 18:10:23. |
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09/21/2006 06:11:56 PM · #14 |
I went to the Transport Canada site and found this link:
//www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/english/events_evenements/uk_ru-2006/notice_avis.shtml
Message edited by author 2006-09-21 18:12:01. |
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09/21/2006 06:14:46 PM · #15 |
Lord you are ever so fast... Great job Colette.
Ray |
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09/21/2006 06:20:23 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Lord you are ever so fast... Great job Colette.
Ray |
It affects me since I'm travelling next week. Air Canada hasn't changed their carryon restriction yet to match that of British Airways. |
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