Traveling with camera
Apr 1, 2022 23:45:57 #
Apr 1, 2022 23:50:23 #
On my recent trips where I anticipated I'd need long-lens coverage I carried my D7100 with its 18-200VR2 lens around my neck and packed the spare D7100 and a 200-500VR lens in a backpack as my carryon; I also had a canvas case for my 17" laptop as a personal Item. It worked.
Apr 2, 2022 05:55:17 #
wdross wrote:
Since 1975, I have had 5 pieces of equipment that ... (show quote)
My point is that most people are more likely to lose or damage equipment as opposed to having checked luggage issues, thus my remark regarding paranoia. I have had a couple issues with shipping via FedX and UPS, but that doesn’t make it a common problem that precludes me from ever shipping, but prompted me to invest in a Pelican for most of my use. Shipping into some areas can be untimely or very inconvenient, for example northern Yellowstone where there are no drop off points and I have rented a big lens several times in addition to my personal gear and had one accidentally delivered to a point forty miles away and a day late on another shipment.
Apr 2, 2022 06:15:31 #
supercub wrote:
Is there a way to insure my camera equipment so I can put into my luggage instead of carrying it with me as a carry on?
We travel with our dog and I carry my valuables in a carry on bag so i usually have my hands full. My camera gear takes up to much space but I am afraid it will not make it in my luggage. so a lot of times I leave my Nikon D7200 and just take use my iphone. Any suggestions?
We travel with our dog and I carry my valuables in a carry on bag so i usually have my hands full. My camera gear takes up to much space but I am afraid it will not make it in my luggage. so a lot of times I leave my Nikon D7200 and just take use my iphone. Any suggestions?
NANPA (North American Nature Photographers Association) has photogrpher-specific insurance, which covers travel. Become a member, and buy the insurance. Way way better than using a rider on a homeowners policy. Which, btw, if you make a claim or two they use that against you to raise your rates and/or deny you coverage, not just for the camera part but the whole house. A photographer-specific policy generally doesn't do that. I learned that the hard way. Nothing worse than moving into a new home and finding out you're blacklisted and can't get insurance from anyone just because of a couple of gear-related claims.
https://nanpa.org/
https://nanpa.org/membership/benefits/insurance/
That being said, when I travel with gear, it is always within reach. Though I may disassemble a tripod and put it in checked luggage.
Apr 2, 2022 14:30:57 #
Another consideration is that if you use your equipment professionally, or the insurance adjuster thinks you're a pro, homeowner's-based camera insurance probably won't pay to settle a claim.
Apr 2, 2022 15:17:12 #
pdsilen
Loc: Roswell, New Mexico
Rreading the responses to your post, you have been given some very good advise. And I'm going to put in my two-cents worth. 1.) After you have plotted out your itinerary check with the underwriter who takes care of your homeowner's insurance or auto insureance to see if your property is covered when traveling. 2.) Especially, if you're traveling domestically or abroad, Make sure that you have generic straps on your cameras. If the brand name of your cameras is embroided on your strap, i.e. Nikon or Canon, That is a baronial invitation for any thief to steal your stuff. In fact, do what I do. Use a shoulder sling. Have a good trip. enjoy yourselves.
Apr 2, 2022 18:28:22 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
DaveO wrote:
My point is that most people are more likely to lo... (show quote)
Thank you for further explaining your point. It does make sense.
Apr 2, 2022 18:46:49 #
wdross wrote:
Thank you for further explaining your point. It does make sense.
At the end of the day we must be comfortable with our choices. 
Apr 2, 2022 21:46:28 #
Depending on where you are heading, you may be able to ship it to your destination and insure it with the shipping company.
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Apr 3, 2022 05:31:50 #
Bill_de wrote:
Depending on where you are heading, you may be able to ship it to your destination and insure it with the shipping company.
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Yes, there are are few like UPS, DHL, FEDX and USPS that perform this service.
Now we can hear about all of the issues people have had with them.
Apr 3, 2022 08:01:05 #
supercub wrote:
Is there a way to insure my camera equipment so I can put into my luggage instead of carrying it with me as a carry on?
We travel with our dog and I carry my valuables in a carry on bag so i usually have my hands full. My camera gear takes up to much space but I am afraid it will not make it in my luggage. so a lot of times I leave my Nikon D7200 and just take use my iphone. Any suggestions?
We travel with our dog and I carry my valuables in a carry on bag so i usually have my hands full. My camera gear takes up to much space but I am afraid it will not make it in my luggage. so a lot of times I leave my Nikon D7200 and just take use my iphone. Any suggestions?
I insure my camera equipment (about $3,500 worth) through my homeowner’s (NYCM) for about $44/year. No deductible, full replacement cost.
Apr 3, 2022 09:52:49 #
whitehall
Loc: Canada
Your problem is not just the loss or damage of the checked in camera equipment, but more importantly not having a working camera on your trip.. Insurance will not help. So your real ‘insurance’ is having a second camera micro 4/3 or the Sony RX 100(any iteration) and check in your main equipment in a pelican case.
Apr 3, 2022 11:10:16 #
After the extreme cold temperatures cargo luggage encounters quite often it kills the camera.
Apr 3, 2022 11:29:15 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
The Camera may not make it to the cargo. My have a new person taking the pictures.
Apr 3, 2022 14:50:55 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
jims203 wrote:
After the extreme cold temperatures cargo luggage encounters quite often it kills the camera.
That was common belief years ago. Actually, the lower deck is filled with conditioned air that has ome from the main cabin on its way to the exhaust port. The liwer deck is also pressurized to the same effective altitude as the main cabin. Otherwise, the floor would collapse into the cargo area as a result of the pressure difference.
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