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George Griswold · February 15th, 2012, 07:53 PM

I have a big PortaBrace cordura case that I use when I drive to a shoots with my F3. I may have to fly to a shoot at the end of the month. What are you using to carry on a F3 when flying? I am planning to take a Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 zoom for a few interviews. The Zeiss CPs are staying at home. I have standard PortaBrace camera bags made for ENG camera that I could use. Lens can travel un-attached which would make the rig shorter. Ideas?

Nate Weaver · February 15th, 2012, 09:55 PM

Cinebags CB-30 is working for me.

Andrew Stone · February 15th, 2012, 10:25 PM

Someone a while back mentioned this travel bag linked below. You will note there is an international version of it as well.

Airport Security? V 2.0 Roller Camera Bag - Think Tank

Ron Aerts · February 16th, 2012, 02:22 AM

Flying? As handbaggage softcase is ok, will be getting hard to stay under cabinweight. Standard baggage: always use pelicases with foam interior.

Thierry Humeau · February 16th, 2012, 09:49 AM

I like the Lowepro 250AW. Works great with DSLR kits and you can fit in a disassembled F3 with a few lenses and accessories. I also carry a standard laptop bag that slides over the handle and sits on the case, very handy to stroll through airports and hotels.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/826273-REG/Lowepro_LP36399_PAM_Pro_Roller_Elite_250AW.html

Michael Carmine · February 16th, 2012, 11:06 AM

I am using the Pelican 1510 as carry-on for F3 and lens. No problems. The case has been to Hawaii Big Island, Maui,Costa Rica Liberia, San Diego, Burbank, Miami, Palm Beach, both New York airports all carry-on. TSA is not fun for other reasons. Check though your extra batteries and tripod, lights. Make sure to bring one battery to start the camera for TSA. I also have a press pass which sometimes helps or hurts I am never sure.

Bill Ward · February 17th, 2012, 08:41 AM

Just a reminder: technically, you are NOT supposed to check your batteries, if they are lithium ion.

They may buzz thru just fine, you may also arrive at your destination to find that the helpful TSA folks have decided to deny your batteries a boarding pass.

Nick G. Smith · February 17th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Re. Batteries, I was under the impression that you could carry on Lithium batteries if they are under 100 watt hours although airport security can and will make their own rules...

https://www.paguk.com/sites/default/...TransLiIon.pdf

Michael Carmine · February 17th, 2012, 11:41 AM

I have not had problems checking 2 of the sony bpu-60 batteries yet. But I guess I was lucky. Next week I will spread the batteries to the assistant for carry-on. I have had stuff stolen from checked baggage at Kennedy Airport NY- beware if the bags are late from the oversized area - check contents before you leave. I caught a guy taking my light case in SanJose Costa Rica. The guards stopped him when he did not have the baggage claim. There never is a guard at JFK NY to stop someone.

Dave Sperling · February 17th, 2012, 04:46 PM

I've been happy with the Kata Fly-By 76. One of my friends bought one for his F3, and after I saw his setup I went out and bought one of my own. Because the cart is external (the bag slips over it) you don't have those internal ridges to deal with. Separate out the cart before placing the bag in overhead. I change up the dividers a bit depending on what I need for a specific job, but typically fit the F3, a few lenses, batteries, cards, Nexto Drive and a 7" monitor easily. For one job reconfigured to carry the F3, 3 Nikon zooms and an EX1. Since it looks like any standard business-traveler carry-on, it doesn't get much attention.

On the batteries front, have had more issues with batteries internationally, particularly travelling in China, though one time changing planes in Tokyo they pulled me off to ask about my Hytrons in luggage as well!

Andrew Stone · February 17th, 2012, 06:04 PM

90 watt hour lithium-ions are fine for air travel.

Anton Bauer which has been the film industry standard for batteries for a long time shows on their website which batts are kosher for US air travel and which are not. Currently in their Dionic (lithium ion) series, the HCX may be restricted and their Dionic 140 is restricted but the others are fine including the newish Dionic HC. The Dionic 90 is A-OK.

Anton/Bauer - Products - DIONIC HC

A/B has datasheets on the respective pages for each of the batteries relating to air travel restrictions (or not)

Ian Planchon · February 18th, 2012, 09:43 PM

I use the Cinebags CB-25a, but only because I need a bag I can wear on my back, and strap a tripod to as well (for ski shoots). I just got into Durango, CO today and had to take the camera out of the bag for both legs of my flight. I just put the camera under the seat in front of me. I do bring all my Lithium Ions in the carry on, which was fun to watch as TSA watched the bag go through the x-ray (a lot of batteries).

February 15th, 2012, 07:53 PM	#1
George Griswold Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 218	Carry On with F3 I have a big PortaBrace cordura case that I use when I drive to a shoots with my F3. I may have to fly to a shoot at the end of the month. What are you using to carry on a F3 when flying? I am planning to take a Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 zoom for a few interviews. The Zeiss CPs are staying at home. I have standard PortaBrace camera bags made for ENG camera that I could use. Lens can travel un-attached which would make the rig shorter. Ideas? __________________ George T. Griswold, Jr. www.videonow.info New Orleans

February 15th, 2012, 09:55 PM	#2
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Re: Carry On with F3 Cinebags CB-30 is working for me. __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

February 15th, 2012, 10:25 PM	#3
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: Carry On with F3 Someone a while back mentioned this travel bag linked below. You will note there is an international version of it as well. Airport Security? V 2.0 Roller Camera Bag - Think Tank

February 16th, 2012, 02:22 AM	#4
Ron Aerts Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Drachten, Netherlands Posts: 179	Re: Carry On with F3 Flying? As handbaggage softcase is ok, will be getting hard to stay under cabinweight. Standard baggage: always use pelicases with foam interior.

February 16th, 2012, 09:49 AM	#5
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	Re: Carry On with F3 I like the Lowepro 250AW. Works great with DSLR kits and you can fit in a disassembled F3 with a few lenses and accessories. I also carry a standard laptop bag that slides over the handle and sits on the case, very handy to stroll through airports and hotels. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/826273-REG/Lowepro_LP36399_PAM_Pro_Roller_Elite_250AW.html __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com

February 16th, 2012, 11:06 AM	#6
Michael Carmine Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC/CA Posts: 34	Re: Carry On with F3 I am using the Pelican 1510 as carry-on for F3 and lens. No problems. The case has been to Hawaii Big Island, Maui,Costa Rica Liberia, San Diego, Burbank, Miami, Palm Beach, both New York airports all carry-on. TSA is not fun for other reasons. Check though your extra batteries and tripod, lights. Make sure to bring one battery to start the camera for TSA. I also have a press pass which sometimes helps or hurts I am never sure.

February 17th, 2012, 08:41 AM	#7
Bill Ward Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 580	Re: Carry On with F3 Just a reminder: technically, you are NOT supposed to check your batteries, if they are lithium ion. They may buzz thru just fine, you may also arrive at your destination to find that the helpful TSA folks have decided to deny your batteries a boarding pass.

February 17th, 2012, 10:42 AM	#8
Nick G. Smith New Boot Join Date: May 2011 Location: London UK Posts: 23	Re: Carry On with F3 Re. Batteries, I was under the impression that you could carry on Lithium batteries if they are under 100 watt hours although airport security can and will make their own rules... https://www.paguk.com/sites/default/...TransLiIon.pdf

February 17th, 2012, 11:41 AM	#9
Michael Carmine Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC/CA Posts: 34	Re: Carry On with F3 I have not had problems checking 2 of the sony bpu-60 batteries yet. But I guess I was lucky. Next week I will spread the batteries to the assistant for carry-on. I have had stuff stolen from checked baggage at Kennedy Airport NY- beware if the bags are late from the oversized area - check contents before you leave. I caught a guy taking my light case in SanJose Costa Rica. The guards stopped him when he did not have the baggage claim. There never is a guard at JFK NY to stop someone.

February 17th, 2012, 04:46 PM	#10
Dave Sperling Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 780	Re: Carry On with F3 I've been happy with the Kata Fly-By 76. One of my friends bought one for his F3, and after I saw his setup I went out and bought one of my own. Because the cart is external (the bag slips over it) you don't have those internal ridges to deal with. Separate out the cart before placing the bag in overhead. I change up the dividers a bit depending on what I need for a specific job, but typically fit the F3, a few lenses, batteries, cards, Nexto Drive and a 7" monitor easily. For one job reconfigured to carry the F3, 3 Nikon zooms and an EX1. Since it looks like any standard business-traveler carry-on, it doesn't get much attention. On the batteries front, have had more issues with batteries internationally, particularly travelling in China, though one time changing planes in Tokyo they pulled me off to ask about my Hytrons in luggage as well!

February 17th, 2012, 06:04 PM	#11
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: Carry On with F3 90 watt hour lithium-ions are fine for air travel. Anton Bauer which has been the film industry standard for batteries for a long time shows on their website which batts are kosher for US air travel and which are not. Currently in their Dionic (lithium ion) series, the HCX may be restricted and their Dionic 140 is restricted but the others are fine including the newish Dionic HC. The Dionic 90 is A-OK. Anton/Bauer - Products - DIONIC HC A/B has datasheets on the respective pages for each of the batteries relating to air travel restrictions (or not)

February 18th, 2012, 09:43 PM	#12
Ian Planchon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: an Alaskan living in Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 513	Re: Carry On with F3 I use the Cinebags CB-25a, but only because I need a bag I can wear on my back, and strap a tripod to as well (for ski shoots). I just got into Durango, CO today and had to take the camera out of the bag for both legs of my flight. I just put the camera under the seat in front of me. I do bring all my Lithium Ions in the carry on, which was fun to watch as TSA watched the bag go through the x-ray (a lot of batteries).