Taking DVX100B on an airplane

salils

salils

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Is there anything general I should be aware of when taking my camera on a plane? I'll obviously bring it as hand luggage, but anything to keep in mind?(i.e. security restrictions etc.)
 
if you are going to have it in a case, make sure it is small enough to fit in the overhead bin (depends on the airline)
if you are flying internationally, be prepared to carry it on as is. Not sure if they are still being anal but when i flew back from denmark, i couldnt have ANY bag, just a personal item. Everybody had to take their laptops out of their cases and carry them by hand.
This was right after the liquid bomb scares though so it might have gotten better.

Where are you headed to?
 
i had a similar question i had always wondered about, but hasnt ever come into play until lately...

does the security equipment have any effect on tapes, blank or recorded?

thanks,
Jody
 
i have always heard that it can effect both camera film as well as video camera tape yet i have checked and carried on both. Never ever had a problem.
 
I read in another post here that if you check equipment, keep a starter pistol in each of your cases. You have to fill out a few forms maybe but the security on your luggage will be really tight. F'real.

I wouldn't put any of my stuff through the x-ray, they can open it up and look but no radiation on the camera please.
 
call your airline ahead and check. normally, carry it on, have a fully charged battery because they are going to ask you to turn it on and show them that it works as it should. put all the stuff you don't need to carry in your camera bag in your other checked bags. fluids, any sharp objects, etc. use your head, they are cautious for good reason and if you are professional about what they ask, have credentials or something that says you do this for a living you won't have a probelem. If it is a time of caution internationally, arrive a dman long time ahead of your flight, see the supervisiors at the airport. If they don't want to let you board with your camera at least you are early encough to make other arrangements.
Oh yes, look into having your tripod and other gear handled by special baggage services or what ever they are call by your airline. You may have to pay a bit more but it is worth it and if your gear is being handled then they will connect that to your camera. I have been flying with gear for a very long time pre and post 911 and never been hassled.
 
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HappyGobo said:
I read in another post here that if you check equipment, keep a starter pistol in each of your cases. You have to fill out a few forms maybe but the security on your luggage will be really tight. F'real.

I wouldn't put any of my stuff through the x-ray, they can open it up and look but no radiation on the camera please.
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The x-ray shouldn't have any effect on magnetic object, eg. tapes, hard drives, etc.

Thank you for all of your information, I will be sure to keep these things in mind. Any other suggestions/comments are welcome.
 
A couple of months ago--right after the liquid bomb scare--I was flying out of Burbank. My carry-on luggage (a Kata backpack) got selected for screening. Turns out the airport security guy who checked my bag was a film student! Gotta love LA. :)

BTW, I highly recommend the Kata Panda 402 for air travel. It's carry-on legal, and functions as both a backpack and rolling luggage. Plus it's pretty low profile...to other travelers, it's just another piece of luggage (and not one holding a few thousands dollars worth of filmmaking equipment).
 
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