[Leica] OT: how to store a laptop in luggage

[Douglas Barry]

Tina
Buy a secondhand Fuji X100S and a secondhand laptop as soon as you can. 
The X100S will take fine pictures in most situations, used SD cards, and 
is pocketable, but has a foot powered zoom. The laptop should be able to 
hold the images and run a back up hard drive.

Douglas

On 09/05/2017 23:25, Tina Manley wrote:
> I've asked the same thing.  I'm leaving for Lebanon and Syria in less than
> two weeks.  I have to carry cameras, laptops, etc.  So far, the advice is
> to carry on board if at all possible.  If not, have lots of good
> insurance!!  Of course insurance won't do me any good if I end up there
> with no cameras or computers.
>
> The airlines will not cover any expensive items in checked luggage.
>
> What a mess!!  I guess I'll use my iPhone :-(  If they allow that!
>
> Tina
>
> On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 6:21 PM, Adam Bridge <abridge at mac.com> wrote:
>
>> It’s looking like our wonderful Department of Homeland Security is about
>> to require us to store laptops in checked luggage on flights from the UK
>> and possibly Europe.
>>
>> Any thoughts on how to keep these things from being stolen?
>>
>> The “TSA approved locks” have readily available 3D printer keys so it’s
>> not like someone can’t just root through your luggage while handling your
>> baggage.
>>
>> I’ve never thought of putting my cameras in the hold of an airplane. I’m
>> queasy thinking of my laptop being down there.
>>
>> Thoughts? I’m really looking for a solution if this goes into effect. We
>> have two trips to Europe planned for this summer/autumn.
>>
>> Thanks for any suggestions.
>>
>> Adam Bridge
>>
>>
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