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Afternoon,

Ive been shooting various events/festivals/concerts etc over the last year, and have been getting a lot of repeat business from one particular client, who has a music event being held in Amsterdam next March. He called me last week to see if I was available and if id like to cover it. Happy days!!

So, after I had finished being chuffed with myself, it got me thinking about travelling with a full kit (not something ive ever done before), and how best to carry it all. So I made a rough list of what id be taking.

Sony A9
Sony A7r4
16-28 f2.8
28-75 f2.8
35mm F1.8
85mm f1.8
(nothing too big like a 70-200 f2.8 as I wont need it in the venues ill be shooting in)
2 flashes
Osmo Action 4 with various mounts
Cards and spare cards
Batteries and spare batteries
Chargers
Cables
Macbook Pro
Couple of SSDs

...and any other associated bits and bobs

The biggest bag I have currently is the Lowepro Protactic 450 AWii which is fairly large but I dont think it will all go in there comfortably, so im looking for something that will fit it all, but still hopefully fall within standard carry-on size limits (unfortunately I dont know which airline yet, but its likely to be a low cost carrier as they are paying).

Ive had a look online at the Peli 1535 Air which seems like it could be a good fit, but would be happy to take other suggestions from you fine TP people.

Cheers

Nick
 
Nikon_Nick said:
Afternoon,

Ive been shooting various events/festivals/concerts etc over the last year, and have been getting a lot of repeat business from one particular client, who has a music event being held in Amsterdam next March. He called me last week to see if I was available and if id like to cover it. Happy days!!

So, after I had finished being chuffed with myself, it got me thinking about travelling with a full kit (not something ive ever done before), and how best to carry it all. So I made a rough list of what id be taking.

Sony A9
Sony A7r4
16-28 f2.8
28-75 f2.8
35mm F1.8
85mm f1.8
(nothing too big like a 70-200 f2.8 as I wont need it in the venues ill be shooting in)
2 flashes
Osmo Action 4 with various mounts
Cards and spare cards
Batteries and spare batteries
Chargers
Cables
Macbook Pro
Couple of SSDs

...and any other associated bits and bobs

The biggest bag I have currently is the Lowepro Protactic 450 AWii which is fairly large but I dont think it will all go in there comfortably, so im looking for something that will fit it all, but still hopefully fall within standard carry-on size limits (unfortunately I dont know which airline yet, but its likely to be a low cost carrier as they are paying).

Ive had a look online at the Peli 1535 Air which seems like it could be a good fit, but would be happy to take other suggestions from you fine TP people.

Cheers

Nick
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Just a general thought.....

Air, train or car? Would IMO be an influencing factor.

I know nowt about such a gig but one question comes to mind about when on the job, will you be 'working out of the gear bag' at the venue if so which one is better & safer to access & use on the go?

Oh, and best British doing your first overseas gig.

PS as we are no longer in the EU are paperwork precautions needed e.g. a Customs Carne (saying this only from things I have read over the years ;)
 
I've always kept cameras and lenses in carry-on bag even if that means paying a bit more. Lighting equipment and other stuff in the hold.

Then there is the paperwork for customs to show it's temporary import for pro use, proof of the assignment, and sufficient insurance.
 
PS I have a knock-off of the Peli Air but prefer Lowepro AW650. I've not had problems with carry on but you do need to check sizes and limits carefully.
 
Nikon_Nick said:
Afternoon,

Ive been shooting various events/festivals/concerts etc over the last year, and have been getting a lot of repeat business from one particular client, who has a music event being held in Amsterdam next March. He called me last week to see if I was available and if id like to cover it. Happy days!!

So, after I had finished being chuffed with myself, it got me thinking about travelling with a full kit (not something ive ever done before), and how best to carry it all. So I made a rough list of what id be taking.

Sony A9
Sony A7r4
16-28 f2.8
28-75 f2.8
35mm F1.8
85mm f1.8
(nothing too big like a 70-200 f2.8 as I wont need it in the venues ill be shooting in)
2 flashes
Osmo Action 4 with various mounts
Cards and spare cards
Batteries and spare batteries
Chargers
Cables
Macbook Pro
Couple of SSDs

...and any other associated bits and bobs

The biggest bag I have currently is the Lowepro Protactic 450 AWii which is fairly large but I dont think it will all go in there comfortably, so im looking for something that will fit it all, but still hopefully fall within standard carry-on size limits (unfortunately I dont know which airline yet, but its likely to be a low cost carrier as they are paying).

Ive had a look online at the Peli 1535 Air which seems like it could be a good fit, but would be happy to take other suggestions from you fine TP people.

Cheers

Nick
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If you need to check in equipment then flight cases are the right thing. Your backpack is near enough full carry-on size, too big for Ryanair in fact, and will probably also bust the 10Kg weight limit. Ditto Easyjet although their weight limit is 15Kg and they let you book an additional full size cabin bag so you could probably work with that. Jet2 allows a full size cabin bag with a 10Kg limit plus an underseat bag.

Go by car? Harwich/Hook of Holland overnights are relaxed if you have the time to spare!
 
March = cold weather=lens condensation = large wolley covering for all camera gear- silica Gell sachets =larger bags/cases =extra weight ' Still want to go???
If so just think of me tucked up in a nice warm bed while your freezing your little toes/hands off. :ROFLMAO: :woot:
 
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Box Brownie said:
Just a general thought.....

Air, train or car? Would IMO be an influencing factor.

I know nowt about such a gig but one question comes to mind about when on the job, will you be 'working out of the gear bag' at the venue if so which one is better & safer to access & use on the go?

Oh, and best British doing your first overseas gig.

PS as we are no longer in the EU are paperwork precautions needed e.g. a Customs Carne (saying this only from things I have read over the years ;)
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Thanks. They want me to to fly out with them at the same time, and as they are paying im inclined to do that anyway :) I would probably pack a smaller camera bag into my hold luggage, so that I can pack it according to each venue over the weekend. I can always leave my bag in a secure 'Green room' or will find a hidey hole at the back of the stage.

I hadnt thought about the temporary import regulation until now, so thankyou for bringing that up. I need to find out what sort of bond id be required to pay and work that into my contract. This 'could' be as much as 50% of the current value of the equipment so not something id want to shell out for, even though I know I can get it refunded.

A lot to think about.

Cheers
 
TimHughes said:
I've always kept cameras and lenses in carry-on bag even if that means paying a bit more. Lighting equipment and other stuff in the hold.

Then there is the paperwork for customs to show it's temporary import for pro use, proof of the assignment, and sufficient insurance.
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Thanks Tim. It would help if I knew the carrier, but I dont think the flights are even booked yet :)
 
realspeed said:
March = cold weather=lens condensation = large wolley covering for all camera gear- silica Gell sachets =larger bags/cases =extra weight ' Still want to go???
If so just think of me tucked up in a nice warm bed while your freezing your little toes/hands off. :ROFLMAO: :woot:
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No, youre right Bazza. It WILL be cold, so ill just tell them that I dont want there all expenses paid (plus my fee) job offer. Thank you and good day, Sir :LOL::giggle:
 
I've been really pleased with my Think Tank, I got a good deal on a lightly used Airport International v.3.0, upgrading from a v2 which I need to think about disposing of.

For example mine currently contains:
Canon 1D series camera with a 100-400 attached
Canon R7 with a 70-200 f/2.8 attached
two flash guns
x1.4 TC and x2.0 TC
24-105 lens
17-40 lens
remote flash commander
batteries / cards etc.,

In the front I could fit a laptop and an ipad into a padded pouch, although I'd be slightly nervous of people putting luggage on top of it.
 
John_M said:
If you need to check in equipment then flight cases are the right thing. Your backpack is near enough full carry-on size, too big for Ryanair in fact, and will probably also bust the 10Kg weight limit. Ditto Easyjet although their weight limit is 15Kg and they let you book an additional full size cabin bag so you could probably work with that. Jet2 allows a full size cabin bag with a 10Kg limit plus an underseat bag.

Go by car? Harwich/Hook of Holland overnights are relaxed if you have the time to spare!
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Thank you John. Definitely will be taking the flight option on this occasion although a similar road trip later in the year does sound good.

All early days at the moment with regards to booking transport so I’ll need to be a bit more patient with regards the finer details :)
 
Plenty of time to tempt you with more stuff to pack - more camera bodies, triggers, tripods and clamps for remote cam angles, light stand and softbox or two for portraits… ;)
 
Might be an unpopular opinion, but I’ve got an Amazon Basics camera bag I bought a couple years ago for about $40. Just been to South Florida, and that took my R8, 100-500, 24-105, 50, 2x converter, Olympus Stylus 1s and mini 3 pro drone.. plus had space for extra things like batteries, two Mac’s, and other small things. Don’t know if that’s not enough but.. given you don’t need a big lens maybe it would work?
 
Don’t forget that any lithium batteries need to be with you in hand luggage as they can’t travel in the hold.

Driving could be fun, more convenient for you and ultimately less stress. I had a weekend in Switzerland in March and drove there and back with all my kit in the boot. No issues with bag size, no worrying about delayed flights or luggage restrictions and freedom to travel at my own pace.

Amsterdam isn’t far from Calais either, it’s worth dropping in the mix.
 
Anytime I had to fly with much gear I shipped it ahead of time (hard cases). Yes, it is an expense; but it makes the travel itself so much easier. Pad the gear with some clothes and it's that much less you have to carry with you. Renting equipment locally may also be an option.
 
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