Taking camera abroad to Ibiza

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Ive never took my slr camera abroad before and im going to ibiza in july.

Is it safe to take it with me, or should i just take point and shoot camera.
 
Where abouts in Ibiza?

There's no way I'd have taken an SLR when I went to San An when I as 18 & 19 lol

But if you are going for a quieter, non 24/14 clubbing holiday then sure, why not! Make sure it's insured.
 
I took mine to portugal, just make sure it's in your hand luggage then you can keep it under the seat in front of you
 
I always take mine in my hand luggage then I can take images out of the window if you have a window seat, and I always take Monkehs Arthur and Martha, to have a bit of fun as well, passes the time

Arthur and Martha Adventures in Santorini

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Dave
 
I seem to be the only one who thinks that the idea of being "safe" is rather to do with it being nicked, as opposed to having issues at customs!

Just Dave, love the monkeh shots. I keep meaning to take some kind of figure away with me. I was thinking about the Easyjet teddy bear, to try and win free flights!!
 
chrisuk said:
I seem to be the only one who thinks that the idea of being "safe" is rather to do with it being nicked, as opposed to having issues at customs!
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same...

anyone can recommend a good and cheap holiday travel insurance plan for my camera? :thinking:
 
well you were asked if it was a clubbing hol :D as that might affect the nickability of it

make sure you have insurance for abroad,

oh and high iso film doesn't like being x-rayed so if your taking film kit remember to ask them to search not x ray the bag

I can add it to my photoguard cover, but I already have that so dunno about separate holiday policies...
 
At least with ryanair, they are very strict about that. I remember a couple of cases just with women. They say for security reason, but it could be different for other companies and intercontinental flights
 
I managed to get a Lowepro on board with 12kg of gear on my last trip to the Canaries, no problem at check in (it was hand luggage) and kept it under my seat on the plane.
It did take a little longer to pass through the X-Ray machine though, the guy had a damn good look in there :D


Gary
 
max11 said:
At least with ryanair, they are very strict about that. I remember a couple of cases just with women. They say for security reason, but it could be different for other companies and intercontinental flights
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I've had issues with Ryanair, would sooner walk than use them again :thumbsdown:
 
I wish I'd had my SLR on honeymoon in Malta and at Mount Etna. If you don't take it, you'll probably regret it. Just make sure your kit is fully insured and don't forget to shwo us your best shots. :thumbs:
 
How can you not take it? The photos you will get from Ibiza will be amazing im sure. You wont regret it, dont forget insurance like everyone is saying
 
max11 said:
Can we bring a second hand luggage? I guess usually
we cannot, even if is a camera bag
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You can - even 4 of them - just you need to put them in a larger Tesco "Green"
bag when you walk through control (other bags may be just as good).

I've done it with Ryanair 3 times so far.
 
I have flown with 2 pieces of hand luggage a number of times(mostly sleezy jet), even my very large backpack. The airlines dont want to take responsibility for such high value kit in the hold. I would walk away from a flight rather than let them take my camera gear off me and put it in the hold.

All in all it is worth calling the airline before you book, get the name of the person you talk to and ask for a confirmation email.
 
I've never had a problem with a back pack full of equipment!
always put by my feet (never get it under the seat so big) but do get the camera out on the plan and take pictures by the window!

mind you... never take a tripod through the scanners in a Italian airport!
though it was quite nice getting padded down by a nice Italian women ;)

I've got to take two laptops with me Wednesday Verona & not sure if allowed Backpack & laptop case? - do you think they would get funny?
 
daugirdas said:
You can - even 4 of them - just you need to put them in a larger Tesco "Green"
bag when you walk through control (other bags may be just as good).

I've done it with Ryanair 3 times so far.
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You're right...but do you insert the camera bag in there?
actually I myself use a pretty large plastic bag, quite full, with food - If they create problems, I would say it is only food and at the last I can leave it.
That kind of bag is even better to carry, probably Iwill try it next time. The fact is, what would happen if they make problem?where do we put our equipment?
I think it is also related to the airport dimensions in some way. Leaving from Liverpool (is that big?), I saw them really strict. Usually I fly from Bristol or Birmingham, they actually look all right.
Any experience from Heathrow o Gatwick? I will leave from there to Australia - I wouldn't like to have that kind of surprise!
 
Is easy to contact the airlines? Not with Ryanair I reckon!
As to Verona, you should be fine, Italian airports are very flexible!
 
We are going to Italy in July (Flying into Ciampino) for a wedding and I really want to take my SLR with me to try and get some nice pictures. I was wondering how I'd transport it and after asking a few people they said the best way would be to put my camera bag inside my hand luggage. Now I just need to find a bag for my hand luggage that is big enough to put my camera bag in to.

Having done a few online quotes for insurance it seems that you have to check the small print very carefully. A couple of quotes I did say the maximum amount claimable for a personal item is £250 and that if taking photographic or video equipment a higher level of insurance will be required. Luckily we pay extra for items away from the home on overseas travel up to a maximum of £2500 so that will cover my camera on our home insurance.

It is definitely doing research and if you have home insurance giving them a call and seeing if they can offer anything that will cover your camera outside of the home for an additional premium.
 
SmileyShazza said:
We are going to Italy in July (Flying into Ciampino) for a wedding and I really want to take my SLR with me to try and get some nice pictures. I was wondering how I'd transport it and after asking a few people they said the best way would be to put my camera bag inside my hand luggage. Now I just need to find a bag for my hand luggage that is big enough to put my camera bag in to.

Having done a few online quotes for insurance it seems that you have to check the small print very carefully. A couple of quotes I did say the maximum amount claimable for a personal item is £250 and that if taking photographic or video equipment a higher level of insurance will be required. Luckily we pay extra for items away from the home on overseas travel up to a maximum of £2500 so that will cover my camera on our home insurance.

It is definitely doing research and if you have home insurance giving them a call and seeing if they can offer anything that will cover your camera outside of the home for an additional premium.
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Just take your camera bag as hand luggage.I use this

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1010224

Takes a 17" laptop as well
 
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