 Sandra Wortmann |
Air Travel with a Digital Camera I am going to watch my daughter throw at the NCAA National Track Championship, which is being held in Calif. I am taking a plane, and I need to know if there are any precautions I need to take with my camera! It is a Canon 1ds. Thanks, Sandy
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Christopher A. Vedros |
The main precaution you need to take with an expensive camera like that is to never let it leave your side! Bring your camera bag with you as a carry-on. Checked luggage is not a good place for valuables. The X-ray machine is not a problem for digital cameras or memory cards. Keep a tight grip on your camera bag when walking through the airport, getting in and out of cabs, etc. Also, I hear that some airports will get very agitated if you take pictures in the airport. Have a good trip.
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Rick Richardson |
Sandy, Traveling through airports is where digitals shine. Just don't let the Canon 1ds out of your sight! And keep it under the seat in front of you instead of the overhead compartment, and make sure you've updated your personal articles floater with your insurance company before you leave. Unless you can afford to self-insure these pricey little works of electronic art, it's a good idea to make sure all of your major equipment (like bodies, lenses, flash units) is listed separately and is up to date with your insurance company.
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Excellent advice, Rick and Chris! No problems with the digital on any flights I've been on, but HANG ON to your equipment!!
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no flash
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