Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >