Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan Post wrote: > > Ted- > In the case of such negligence, can they, the airline or airport be held > liable? > What did happen to hand inspection? In various flights lately I have put LowePro Commercial AW camera bag on belt, zipped closed, usually with 3-4 bodies and 6-8 lenses plus 2 strobes and accessories. Then I step to the metal detector handing the plastic bag with unboxed, uncanistered film to the attendant, smiling and saying please hand inspect this. Occasionally one will open the bag(s) and rummage through and hand it back instantly. I think having film out of all containers is a help. But almost everytime they have asked me to open and go through my camera case. Always they ask me to open the case. The equipment usually impresses them, they understand the professional situation and usually ask what I've been shooting and they say they understand the hand inspection of film and no problem. I always thank them for their consideration. One of you might be next in line! Maybe it is best to always close the bag and maybe even lock it, then they have to ask you to open it. donal - -- Donal Philby San Diego www.donalphilby.com