Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My solutions is simpler: no computer! For downloading images from your flash cards and such, use either a portable HD or a CD burner. For checking email and web browsing, there are internet cafes everywhere. I only take my laptop on trips when I am driving. Nathan Brian Sledz wrote: > Jim, > You are allowed 2 carry-ons. I take my computer in its briefcase and > then a small size carry-on with wheels. I have carefully packed a 4 > lens 2 body Leica kit, Canon 10D and 4 lenses and tripod in the roller > along with film. It goes through security no problem. Put your Lowe > pro or camera case empty in another suitcase. I usually take a > Northface backpack and flatten it in my checked luggage. I have not > gone international but have been lots of domestic places with all this > gear. > HTH > Brian > Ps you can always put a few lenses in the briefcase too. > On Jul 19, 2004, at 11:57 PM, Jim Laurel wrote: > >> I'm writing this from San Francisco International, as we make our way >> toward the Philippines for a month-long trip. I decided to take the >> EOS 1Ds this time, which is already proving to be a questionable >> decision. Philippine Airlines has a policy of one carry-on with a >> weight of 15 lbs or less. So, a standard-issue kit consisting of a >> 1Ds body, EF 70-200 f2.8 IS, 16-35 f2.8 and 28-70 f2.8, plus a 540EX >> strobe puts you over the limit at 20 lbs in a little LowePro Mini >> Trekker backpack. I'm stickin' it to the man by stuffing enough gear >> into my pockets to bring it down to 15 lbs, but what a hassle! >> Shooting digital, means you've got to carry a computer as well, and >> that bag weighs around 17 lbs. And of course, you can't check gear >> in, since you can't lock bags/boxes any more. Travel restrictions >> getting so onerous, damn near impossible to shoot at home in the US >> for fear of being harassed. I'm about ready to call it a day as far >> as photography is concerned. >> >> Oddly enough, perhaps the only solution for the globetrotting >> photographer, who wants the highest quality, is a simple Leica RF >> outfit, and pick up film as you go. >> >> --Jim Laurel >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands Mobile: +31 6 30 868 671 General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com