Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> reasons for the unhappy regulations, >> rather than on ways for getting around them or coping with them. > > Thank you, > > I posted earlier about this because I have not flown with heavy cameras > and film. The last two trips out of country have been with digital gear > and an iBook, and I'm used to having my iBook taken apart. > > What I do not know about is what I can expect with my M6, FE2, lenses, > and film: i.e., should I bag the film separately, in a large baggie? > should I not put film in the cameras? etc. This may be old hat for some > of you, but it is not for me. I've invested a lot of money in my Leica > gear, and I don't want to take chances with it. > > I need the experience of you folk to help me plan for my upcoming > flight. > > If there is a handy website which will answer my questions, please point > me. > > TIA, > > Ken Frazier Put everything except film and computer in your checked baggage,buy insurance,put nothing with batteries in your suitcase not even an electric toothbrush ,remove all rolls of film from their cartons and put them in transparent resealable bags.Be polite at the security counter and ask for a handsearch.Also plan on loosing a bit of time at security.You should have no problems.Happy landings.simon jessurun