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Trent Thomas · May 28th, 2002, 10:01 PM

I know a similar question about this was asked by a person flying to France. However, my trip is much shorter (NY to Balt.). I also have a Canon hard case and was wondering if there is a way to take it onto the plane despite its large size and how I would go about doing so? If not, what would you suggest is the best way to pack it as check in luggage? I have foam inserts for the case that protect somewhat, but no key for the locks or anything. Would it be possible to simply tape the entire case up to ensure it wouldnt open, or would airport security become suspicious of that? Anyone with any experience would be a big help.

Thanks,
Trent

Chris Hurd · May 28th, 2002, 10:44 PM

Mmm, Trent, I don't know, frankly I really don't like that particular case at all. I wish I could have talked you out of buying that thing. It is the larger one, isn't it. Anybody have any ideas?

Bruce Moore · May 28th, 2002, 11:14 PM

I'd go to a lacksmith, he probably has a key.

Then I'd spray paint it matte or flat black.

Drag it through the dirt a few times and make it look like an old nothings in it case.

That should reduce it's eye appeal by about 90+%!

Good luck

Trent Thomas · May 29th, 2002, 05:32 AM

I agree that it is not the best case, but it came with the camera when I bought it from a rental house. I've only had it a few weeks or else I would have bought a different one. Luckily it is fairly beat up (as rental cases tend to be) so that will hopefully make it look less expensive.

May 28th, 2002, 10:01 PM	#1
Trent Thomas New Boot Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 18	Airplane Travel w/ XL1 I know a similar question about this was asked by a person flying to France. However, my trip is much shorter (NY to Balt.). I also have a Canon hard case and was wondering if there is a way to take it onto the plane despite its large size and how I would go about doing so? If not, what would you suggest is the best way to pack it as check in luggage? I have foam inserts for the case that protect somewhat, but no key for the locks or anything. Would it be possible to simply tape the entire case up to ensure it wouldnt open, or would airport security become suspicious of that? Anyone with any experience would be a big help. Thanks, Trent

May 28th, 2002, 10:44 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Mmm, Trent, I don't know, frankly I really don't like that particular case at all. I wish I could have talked you out of buying that thing. It is the larger one, isn't it. Anybody have any ideas? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 28th, 2002, 11:14 PM	#3
Bruce Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57	I'd go to a lacksmith, he probably has a key. Then I'd spray paint it matte or flat black. Drag it through the dirt a few times and make it look like an old nothings in it case. That should reduce it's eye appeal by about 90+%! Good luck __________________ There are only three things that will kill you: Bad Luck, Stupidity, and Time.

May 29th, 2002, 05:32 AM	#4
Trent Thomas New Boot Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 18	I agree that it is not the best case, but it came with the camera when I bought it from a rental house. I've only had it a few weeks or else I would have bought a different one. Luckily it is fairly beat up (as rental cases tend to be) so that will hopefully make it look less expensive.