Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 5/29/01 1:46 PM, Sal DiMarco,Jr. at sdmp007@pressroom.com wrote: > Luggers, > There are about twice as many opinions on this subject as there are Lug > nuts..... > Exactly, what case you use is a personal choice. > Just make sure they are securely locked and have name tags INSIDE and > out. > I completely agree with Ted, carry a basic kit with you and your film. > Some airports are X-raying checked baggage with machine which have a 100% > record in fogging film. > Personally, I have bright red covers for my Halliburton cases. Using a > cheap suit case as a cover is another good idea, as is Lightwares' Ugly > Case. > Someone recommended using black cases. Well, the problem there is if > they have to go back to the cargo hold and look for your black case, they > might not find it when they wave their flashlight around. One photographer I > know has reflective yellow stripes on his travel cases. > While everyone has horror stories, most checked baggage goes through > safely. But using a very good dose of common sense never hurt. > Happy Snaps, > Sal DiMarco, Jr. > Philadelphia, PA > I traveled for years with up to thirty big cases (motion pictures equipment/sound/lighting etc.) and never lost or had stolen a case anywhere in the world. My secret, boldly marked attention drawing labeling and yellow/black striped safety tape. My stuff screamed the contents and anyone walking away with it had to be noticed. I did carry a Haliburton case with lenses and my assistant carried a case with meters. I still ship tripods/lighting and still LOUDLY label. Who knows Happy snaps, Steven Alexander