Airport Security

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Jacques Bilinski wrote:

<<<<<<In an efficient manner she then popped off the lens cap and looked
through the viewfinder, and then handed me back the camera. It's good to
know the travelling public is well protected from terorists who might hide
explosives in their camera lenses. <<<

Hi Jacques 

Why it just makes you get an over all warm feeling of confidence! :)

Actually it scares the hell out of me! Either they should do it right or
don't do it all, as airport security is only as good as the weakest person
in the check system!  When I hear about things like this or have seen them
do equally assinine things with camera gear, it sure leaves your confidence
shaken about how safe we really are each time we board an airplane!

But then you can't think about it, as you'd go nuts worrying what's liable
to happen from take off to landing.

My partners and I had a pact about what to do if any of us were in the air
and something happened .

As soon as you were squared away in your aisle seat, (always an aisle seat
folks) easier to get out of the plane, easier to get up to shoot pictures
if you have to, and easier to get to the john.:)  You get a camera out with
a wide angle lens (28 or wider) covers more of the inside of the plane and
better depth of field and set for exposure, place on floor or top of bag
ready for use! 

Then say a prayer that you wont need to use it, while whatever may happen
in the plane to necessitate taking pictures.

Just think of it like:

A/ It keeps your mind off the impending crash! :)

B/ While everyone else is in a panic, you are taking great photographs!:)

C/ Your last pictures could be your best!:)

And because you are using a Leica that is very well constructed, it will
survive and your partners will make millions selling your last great Leica
pictures! :)

And on that note, the next time you board an airplane don't forget to set
your Leica! :)

ted