Camera storage for travel
Jan 25, 2012 13:18:15 #
Just getting started and have a question about proper storage for travel of my DSLR. Should the camera body be stored flat (the receiver for the tripod screw down), on its back with the screen down, or with the lens down supporting the body. I've seen all of the above in camera bag sales pictures and would appreciate input from those of you with much more experience. Thank you in advance for your help.
Jan 25, 2012 14:11:17 #
Falcon
Loc: Abilene, Texas
I can't think of a reason why it would matter--assuming you have the caps on.
If you are packing the camera in a suitcase, I would make sure that there are clothes all around it and it is not right next to the outside of the suitcase. I would also wrap it in a Tenba Wrap (see B&H and others). Make sure you protect the LCD screen if you have one.
If it is in a camera bag it will be better protected, but I would still make an effort to protect the LCD. Pack it tight so it does't rattle around or other things don't bang against it.
If you are packing the camera in a suitcase, I would make sure that there are clothes all around it and it is not right next to the outside of the suitcase. I would also wrap it in a Tenba Wrap (see B&H and others). Make sure you protect the LCD screen if you have one.
If it is in a camera bag it will be better protected, but I would still make an effort to protect the LCD. Pack it tight so it does't rattle around or other things don't bang against it.
Jan 26, 2012 06:57:53 #
I agree with the Falcon...I personally use a Pelican travel case which is FAA approved as well for a carry on. Check out Pelican camera cases...they are a little pricey but well worth it. They have a lifetime guarantee. I travelled all over the world with one and never had a problem.
Jan 26, 2012 09:15:51 #
We used Pelican Cases to house our evidence cameras in police cars and they protected those cameras in all sorts of abusive handling situations. We would have made baggage handlers proud. They are great.
Jan 26, 2012 10:43:20 #
Floyd wrote:
Just getting started and have a question about proper storage for travel of my DSLR. Should the camera body be stored flat (the receiver for the tripod screw down), on its back with the screen down, or with the lens down supporting the body. I've seen all of the above in camera bag sales pictures and would appreciate input from those of you with much more experience. Thank you in advance for your help.
Floyd,
First off when I transport my camera and lens I take them individually. Reason I do this is because you have a connection between the camera and lens, if hit hard enough and it should not happen but Murphy always has a way of showing up. The mounting hardware the metal rings can be damaged. Less likely if they are separate.
George
Jan 26, 2012 10:45:19 #
Hando Rei wrote:
I agree with the Falcon...I personally use a Pelican travel case which is FAA approved as well for a carry on. Check out Pelican camera cases...they are a little pricey but well worth it. They have a lifetime guarantee. I travelled all over the world with one and never had a problem.
Hando,
I use the 1510 with the adjustable separators, also like the idea that it has wheels.
George
Jan 26, 2012 11:55:32 #
Falcon
Loc: Abilene, Texas
George H wrote:
quote=Floyd Just getting started and have a quest... (show quote)
Excellent point about transporting the lens and the body separately.
Jan 26, 2012 13:26:04 #
George H... I have about three Pelican cases. As a scuba diver regulators etc go to one. The other case holds underwater cameras etc , ...and I too have the 1510 for my digital cameras. I have used them for years and never a problem... One thing to watch out for when traveling ..Pelican cases attract thieves...BE CAREFUL !
Jan 26, 2012 15:11:05 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
Floyd wrote:
Just getting started and have a question about proper storage for travel of my DSLR. Should the camera body be stored flat (the receiver for the tripod screw down), on its back with the screen down, or with the lens down supporting the body. I've seen all of the above in camera bag sales pictures and would appreciate input from those of you with much more experience. Thank you in advance for your help.
On trips to and within Thailand and Vietnam I store two Nikon DSLR's with lenses attached on the tripod screw hole in Think Tank Photo's Airport Ultralight and I 've never had any damage. This is a carryon backpack which fits in the overhead even of small commuter jets and also fits under the seat. It comes with customizable foam dividers.
Jan 26, 2012 15:31:11 #
I use the Airbak Focus Tech: http://airbak.com/products?cat=airbak
Been all over the world with this backpack and it works great. Inexpensive. I have rode with my motorcycle in the mountains. I have rode 4 wheelers in the California desert. Trek'd all over Germany and Canada.
Been all over the world with this backpack and it works great. Inexpensive. I have rode with my motorcycle in the mountains. I have rode 4 wheelers in the California desert. Trek'd all over Germany and Canada.
Jan 26, 2012 16:39:46 #
The Pelican 1510 looks like a great case. And if you only have a body and a couple of lenses there's enough room to use it as a carry-on.
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