Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/05/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > -- Douglas ________ Douglas Barry Inveresk, Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin