Originally Posted by
AgonyWagon
Greetings intrepid travelers!
Is anyone aware of an extra weight allowance for working media? I cringe at the thought of checking expensive camera gear (two camera bodies plus 5-6 lenses) so I always carry it on. I have heard heresay that there is an allowance but I can't find it detailed anywhere.
Thanks!
They won't insure it for full value in the hold so they're ultimately pretty lenient. Grip gear and sticks in pelicans/tuffpaks in the hold. Cameras and glass in the cabin in the smallest case you can find that'll fit. Bring your VISA if you've got a lighting kit etc as well.
Just don't do like the moron I saw on my way back from GVA a few months ago... Brand new HDCAM camera, complete w/sungun and shotgun w/windsock, anton bauer bla bla bla. just tossed in the overhead w/o case.
Takeoff roll... *Thud* above my head. Guh. Donation to Canon/Fuji's realignment svcs dept? :P
Oh, and I don't know how far you're going but check import laws etc. at your destination. Its not always as simple as walking though.