Impact Damage
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Impact Damage
Well, that's what i get for putting my camera backpack into my checked luggage. A few days after returning from Europe I went to change lenses on my camera and was shocked to see that my 24 -105mm Sigma was coming apart. Took it to the store where I bought it, and they sent it to Sigma for repair. Just had a phone call to tell me there was impact damage to the lens and it will cost $300 to repair it. From now on everything that I take with me on flights will be carry-on.
#2
Join Date: Jun 2004
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That was an expensive lesson. Sorry to hear it.
For others, tripods and other "tough" gear can go in checked luggage but camera bodies and lenses should always go in the cabin with you.
For others, tripods and other "tough" gear can go in checked luggage but camera bodies and lenses should always go in the cabin with you.
#3
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I totally agree as not only can they be damaged but also stolen if you put them in checked luggage. Just consider them "precious cargo"! @:-)
#5
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Ever watch how they stack the luggage carts? I'm sure your damage was crush damage because your bag was on the bottom. I'd venture to say bags are heavier than ever these days, not to mention cargo that can be mixed in.
A lesson for all of us. Not sure I'd trust a tripod either, but what can you do?
A lesson for all of us. Not sure I'd trust a tripod either, but what can you do?
#6
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Ever watch how they stack the luggage carts? I'm sure your damage was crush damage because your bag was on the bottom. I'd venture to say bags are heavier than ever these days, not to mention cargo that can be mixed in.
A lesson for all of us. Not sure I'd trust a tripod either, but what can you do?
A lesson for all of us. Not sure I'd trust a tripod either, but what can you do?
#7
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[QUOTE=Beven12S;27167065]I'm perplexed why you would think that bags are heavier these days. INLE, enforcement of overweight bags has been increasing yearly. Do you have data that there are a greater proportion of overweight bags over the time period you are considering?[/QUOTE
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#8
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Ever watch how they stack the luggage carts? I'm sure your damage was crush damage because your bag was on the bottom. I'd venture to say bags are heavier than ever these days, not to mention cargo that can be mixed in.
A lesson for all of us. Not sure I'd trust a tripod either, but what can you do?
A lesson for all of us. Not sure I'd trust a tripod either, but what can you do?
I'm perplexed why you would think that bags are heavier these days. INLE, enforcement of overweight bags has been increasing yearly. Do you have data that there are a greater proportion of overweight bags over the time period you are considering?[/QUOTE
This FT. You don't need support for your conclusions.
This FT. You don't need support for your conclusions.
#9
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[QUOTE=RSSrsvp;27177411]Ignoring the potential damage issue. Why would one check an expensive and easily stolen piece of equipment?
#10
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I've heard that the TSA can be touchy about tripods that have pointy ends once any rubber feet are removed. So it goes into the checked bag well cushioned by clothing. Not an insanely expensive tripod, and seems sturdy so it's okay.
The Spousal Unit's full camera back and lens kit us always in view or one or both of us while on trips though.
The Spousal Unit's full camera back and lens kit us always in view or one or both of us while on trips though.
#11
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Never ever check any camera gear. If you do open the bag and test every single thing right there. If you have a problem immediately go to baggage services.
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