Camera in Checked Baggage?!?!?

[Studio7Four]

Everything in Aviation is weight limited. Nothing is unlimited in that regard.

(Mental note - to both of us - try to stay away from absolutes.) You're right, I shouldn't have stated that there are no weight limits on carryons...I'm sure there are airlines like the one you referenced which have them. I've even flown on smaller airlines which weigh each passenger to get an even distribution of weight. However, I just flew JetBlue which has no weight limit on their carryons (just confirmed by checking their website). Size restrictions, yes, so they probably budget an assumed weight based on the maximum volume (and simply reap the weight benefits for those under that assumed weight).

Either way, the spirit of my original comment holds true - I've found it's fairly easy to butt up against the weight limit for checked bags but less likely to get there with the much smaller carryon or personal item.

 

[altitude604]

Everything in Aviation is weight limited. Nothing is unlimited in that regard.

However, I just flew JetBlue which has no weight limit on their carryons (just confirmed by checking their website). Size restrictions, yes, so they probably budget an assumed weight based on the maximum volume (and simply reap the weight benefits for those under that assumed weight).

Either way, the spirit of my original comment holds true - I've found it's fairly easy to butt up against the weight limit for checked bags but less likely to get there with the much smaller carryon or personal item.

Precisely!

I've managed to get my record bag (easily hits 60-80lb) onboard as a carry-on a number of times. Trick is not to have blood vessels bulging in your head as you hand your ticket over to the Gate Agent. lol

 

[CCericola]

I worked for a company that sent their photographers all over the country. When I flew (1-2 times a month) I checked only the strobes, tripod, light stands, etc... in a rolling studio bag ( about the size of a large rolling suitcase). The cameras and lenses and laptop were my carry ons

 

[John Mc]

There is ways you can check your gear into the hold,its something specialised but,and costs alot. It's basically like checking on Musical instruments or weapons(such as hunters) it's doable,but if its 2 lenses and a Camera,its not worth the extra cost and hassel.

 

[table1349]

Big Brown to the Hotel I am registered at YES.

Commercial Passenger Airline. Are You FREAKING CRAZY. O.M.F.G. NO!!! :shock:

 

[RalphP13]

With only one broken suitcase handle, I was wondering if I was getting overly paranoid about the treatment of my stuff at the airport. ...appparently not.

Thank you for all the responses, and thank you for refreshing my lack of faith in the airlines.:gah:

I'll just continue to carry it on; along with my laptop, extra laptop battery, Kindel, noise canceling headphones, smart phone, GPS, charging cords, and extra batteries when indicated.:lmao::lmao:



Thanks, Ralph

 

[Infidel]

Related thread: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/beyond-basics/224916-air-security-questions.html

 

[donalson]

Precisely!

I've managed to get my record bag (easily hits 60-80lb) onboard as a carry-on a number of times. Trick is not to have blood vessels bulging in your head as you hand your ticket over to the Gate Agent. lol

impressive ...

when traveling in Europe most of the airlines had limits on carry on (10kg typically) but rarely ever checked (one girl in our group who looked like she was struggling with a bulging bag had hers weighed)... the only one that was serious about it was ryan air (horrid experiance but thats another story)... but I recall another that specifically said they had no weight limit for carry on but you had to be able to get it in the overhead bin without assistance...

 

[Infidel]

...I'll just continue to carry it on; along with my laptop, extra laptop battery, Kindel, noise canceling headphones, smart phone, GPS, charging cords, and extra batteries when indicated...

That's a lot of stuff. If it's a car GPS, consider renting one for $13/day at your destination, or get a smart phone with GPS built in. If you don't need the laptop for real work, you could ditch it and the Kindle for an iPad. Consider IEMs (in-ear monitors) instead of noise-canceling headphones...~32 dB attenuation of ambient noise, audiophoole sound quality. Just some quick ideas...you can travel much lighter if it's a priority.

 

[kezsaj]

If you want Jose to be the owner of your new camera, check it in.

 

[Restomage]

DO NOT DO IT! The ONE time I did it I got all of my equipment stolen.