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Airline electronics Damaging Camera/Lenses?
Jan 15, 2016 16:51:23 #
Thus it might mean that that camera body may have damaged contacts. Did the TSA agent remove & reattached a lens on the camera ?
Patw28 wrote:
Good idea. Howsomever, The VF on ther Nikons that I have display the camera's data even with no lens attached (f-stop, speed, WB, mode).
Jan 15, 2016 23:47:59 #
George II
Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia
tamalero wrote:
You sure one of your "adorable" flying t... (show quote)
I believe you describe the cause...I place mine under the seat in front of me..also hold it when air born..
Just Sayin, the "G"
Jan 16, 2016 22:44:01 #
daeod
Loc: Levittown, PA
In years of travel, I never! put my camera bag in the overhear bin. My camera is always at my feet under then seat in front of me!
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Jan 17, 2016 10:44:40 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
SharpShooter wrote:
Pat, did you say it was a Nikon?
Ahhhh, well there's the problem! Nikons are more at home like...., well at home, like shooting birthday parties and local snapshots. They are not used to traveling to far flung destinations like professional gear.
Probably just an extreme case of jet lag. Nikon will probably just set it out in the sun along with the plethora of other jet lagged Nikons and it will come back to you as good as new!!!! :lol: :lol:
SS
Ahhhh, well there's the problem! Nikons are more at home like...., well at home, like shooting birthday parties and local snapshots. They are not used to traveling to far flung destinations like professional gear.
Probably just an extreme case of jet lag. Nikon will probably just set it out in the sun along with the plethora of other jet lagged Nikons and it will come back to you as good as new!!!! :lol: :lol:
SS
sigh, another poor canon user. having cameras banged around in upper lockers is just a poor way of traveling with your gear. under the seat or on your lap is the only way to go.
Feb 2, 2016 12:32:25 #
Patw28 wrote:
I recently rode AA coast-to-coast. I carried my Nikon D750 with 28-300mm lens in my regular Lowpro bag with me as carry-on baggage. I was the only person to handle the bag except for TSA carry- on inspection at the first leg of the trip. I've never had a problem with that inspection process.
I stowed the bag in the overhead compartment on each leg. It " never left my sight or care."
Scary! ????
I stowed the bag in the overhead compartment on each leg. It " never left my sight or care."
Scary! ????
Patw28, it has been a couple of weeks since you posted, have you heard back from Nikon yet? Verdict? The UHH gang wants to know. Cliff
Feb 3, 2016 13:36:58 #
usn ret wrote:
Patw28, it has been a couple of weeks since you posted, have you heard back from Nikon yet? Verdict? The UHH gang wants to know. Cliff
Ditto! And I am sure there are many more dittos.... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Mercer
Feb 3, 2016 13:44:28 #
Mercer wrote:
Ditto! And I am sure there are many more dittos.... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Mercer
I'll see your ditto and raise you one.
Feb 3, 2016 15:19:01 #
Mar 4, 2016 13:09:48 #
Mar 4, 2016 14:24:39 #
Perhaps the whole thing was a lie and was trying to blame the airline?
just my 2 cents..
just my 2 cents..
Mar 4, 2016 14:53:28 #
Hard to say for certain, but electrical interference of any sort you may have encountered was NOT the problem.
I STRONGLY suspect that some gorilla bashed or forcefully crushed your LowPro bag while trying to make room in the overhead.
The lens to body mount is possibly out of alignment or even structurally bent.
Suggestions for future flights based on hundreds of flights worldwide (including those with large populations of gorillas:
1) ALWAYS REMOVE your 28-300mm lens from your Nikon D750 body and pack them individually.
2) NEVER leave a medium to long lens attached to a camera body when traveling.
3) Consider getting a Pelican or other super durable and padded case that can be carried on the plane for your more expensive gear while on the plane and pack the almost empty LowePro bag with the less fragile items in your check-on luggage.
I know how you feel and I suspect the repair will be expensive.
My condolences.
I hate flying gorillas!
They have no respect for other passenger's property and there are always several on every plane.
Good luck with the repairs.
I STRONGLY suspect that some gorilla bashed or forcefully crushed your LowPro bag while trying to make room in the overhead.
The lens to body mount is possibly out of alignment or even structurally bent.
Suggestions for future flights based on hundreds of flights worldwide (including those with large populations of gorillas:
1) ALWAYS REMOVE your 28-300mm lens from your Nikon D750 body and pack them individually.
2) NEVER leave a medium to long lens attached to a camera body when traveling.
3) Consider getting a Pelican or other super durable and padded case that can be carried on the plane for your more expensive gear while on the plane and pack the almost empty LowePro bag with the less fragile items in your check-on luggage.
I know how you feel and I suspect the repair will be expensive.
My condolences.
I hate flying gorillas!
They have no respect for other passenger's property and there are always several on every plane.
Good luck with the repairs.
There are gorillas on every plane flight!
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Mar 4, 2016 15:28:45 #
PATW28
Years ago shooting analog Nikons I use to carry a set up jeweler's micro screw drivers. The lesson I leaned on a trip to the Virgin Islands was the vibration of the plane dislodged a pressure plate in my underwater Nikonos. Thinking out of the box I determined there had to be a jeweler on the island and he was able to reattach it. After that I kept that set of screw drivers as part of my equipment. What I would worry about today is the gorillas they let on the plane who try to muscle their stuff in the overhead with no concern for what is already in there. You have to realize that today's photographers were brought up wearing backpacks.
Nice in one way but they don't offer much protection for the gear. With people insisting life can't live without a bottle of water that combination gives me good reason to store my equipment under the seat. I always traveled with a hard case that had foam dividers. Never had a problem since I got a case that met the airline under seat restrictions. The biggest problem was taking my studio lighting off to a factory to light a large area. With the added cost of baggage charges today has put a crimp on the profitability of a shoot. The bottom line about your damage I believe someone or something gave it a whack.
Years ago shooting analog Nikons I use to carry a set up jeweler's micro screw drivers. The lesson I leaned on a trip to the Virgin Islands was the vibration of the plane dislodged a pressure plate in my underwater Nikonos. Thinking out of the box I determined there had to be a jeweler on the island and he was able to reattach it. After that I kept that set of screw drivers as part of my equipment. What I would worry about today is the gorillas they let on the plane who try to muscle their stuff in the overhead with no concern for what is already in there. You have to realize that today's photographers were brought up wearing backpacks.
Nice in one way but they don't offer much protection for the gear. With people insisting life can't live without a bottle of water that combination gives me good reason to store my equipment under the seat. I always traveled with a hard case that had foam dividers. Never had a problem since I got a case that met the airline under seat restrictions. The biggest problem was taking my studio lighting off to a factory to light a large area. With the added cost of baggage charges today has put a crimp on the profitability of a shoot. The bottom line about your damage I believe someone or something gave it a whack.
Mar 5, 2016 07:50:17 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
Festina Lente wrote:
Hard to say for certain, but electrical interferen... (show quote)
great suggestions, for the pelican case and dismounting any lens and sorting all separately. i've flown all over this not so small planet - a lot in helicopters and my pelican case has saved me many heartaches.
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