Re: Traveling and need advice 4x5

[Clive Warren <Clive.Warren@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From:           	MarjiL55@xxxxxxx
>Subject:        	Re: Traveling and need advice 4x5
>To:             	infrared@xxxxx
>
>> Are there any special precautions to take for traveling through airports
>>with
>> 4x5 infrared?
>
>Marji, no problem with the film.  Just the camera if your'r hand
>carrying it.  A friend flew into Heathrow with an 8x10 and stopped
>traffic.  No one would believe it was a camera.  I jamed things ;up a
>few years ago in San Juan carrying my Bronica EC.  It ws sitting
>on end in my brief case.  The inspectors nearly died seeing this
>metal canister with irregulat shapes on the outside.  Opening it
>didn't help.  Only after removing a lens did I get through.
>
>Jim


Jim,

Had the same experience with a Koni-Omega Rapid going transatlantic through
Heathrow - my guess was that the security chap was a camera buff though and
just wanted to have a look at it.  Mounted a couple of lenses and had a
long chat about the camera and the quality of the optics - was having a
great time until I was reminded that our flight was boarding :-)


All the best,

              Clive   http://clive.bel-epa.com


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