Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As Rei points out, the carry-on standards are arbitrarily set by the airlines themselves. Philippne Airlines made repeated announcements about the 15lb limit and claimed that this was a new FAA regulation, which I don't think is true. As far as I know the FAA has guidelines that a carry-on should be no more than 45 linear inches, but has no weight limitations. Philippine Air weighed our carry-ons twice to ensure they were under 15lb - one at check in, and once at the gate. Both times, I removed the EOS body and 28-70 to get my bag down to 15lb. They regarded my computer case as a "personal item", though it also weighs over 15lbs! As to the portable devices to back up cards, I have one of those along with me too, but do not trust it. The day before I left, I pulled mine out (Flashtrax 80gb), and connected it to my Powerbook to do some housekeeping. The Mac reported it could not connect to it. Rebooted the Mac, same message. Finally used the Flashtrax firmware to reformat the device, and the Mac connected fine. Therefore, I assume it was an issue with the Flashtrax. Point is, that if i had just come back from my trip, with some important pictures on the Flashtrax, they would all have been lost. So, I don't trust them. Plus, with digital SLRs - particularly the dust prone EOS1Ds - you need a computer with you to alert you to sensor dust problems. --Jim On Jul 21, 2004, at 1:20 PM, Brian Sledz wrote: > Good solution, if you trust those burners. ;-] > Brian > On Jul 21, 2004, at 3:13 PM, Nathan Wajsman wrote: > >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >