How to carry equipment for global travel photography?

Of course a camera is essential when traveling, but not everyone can bring it back safely. For example, the film must pass through the X-ray machine during security inspection. At this time, simple tin foil paper also plays a protective role. Photographer Simon Pollock provides 5 camera safety tips when going abroad, but if you are a wealthy person, don’t talk, please be my friend.

1. If your backpack or suitcase with the camera meets the airline's hand luggage size and weight standards and can be carried on board the plane, then don't let it go under any circumstances Leave your side. If you are still unsure or unsure about the specific weight of the camera, don’t hesitate to put your luggage into the hand luggage measuring box. Airport staff will then assist you in confirming the weight of your luggage. After confirmation, your precious equipment will be Safely accompany you on the plane. 2. Do you really only have photographic equipment in your camera bag? Sometimes we consciously or unconsciously stuff a lot of things that have nothing to do with photography into our camera bags, causing our luggage to be overweight, and in the end we have to let it end up on the luggage conveyor belt. Take out all those computers, wires, batteries and other accessories so that your camera bag can sleep under your airplane seat. 3. However, things are always not as perfect as you wish. If you have done the above two points and still cannot prevent camera bags and equipment from being checked in, then you should switch to using the bitter card and "send your bags" Dressed in tatters and broken at the touch of a finger. Never rely on brand-name luggage. According to informal statistics, luggage carriers will not be merciful to brand-name bags. On the contrary, they will take more care of them. 4. Here’s what you need to do before going to the airport: Recheck the equipment you plan to bring with you. Do you really need to take all your belongings with you? For example, if you are just going overseas for a vacation, do you need a 500mm cannon? Maybe you need it, maybe you don't. To take a step back, even if you go to work, you still don’t need to bring almost all the equipment at home. If you can reduce the weight from the source, you don't have to worry about being separated from your camera. 5. If you encounter the most critical situation, for example, when you are about to check in, you are stopped by the crew due to luggage problems, and your camera bag may not be guaranteed, then play the bitter card again, this is Almighty! Remember to stay calm, polite, and patiently explain to the crew. After all, even an extra 85/1.8 lens will not cause an accident on the plane. If you are lucky, they will be more generous and let you be reunited.

The above 5 points are the tips I introduced for carrying photographic equipment when traveling around the world. I hope it will be helpful to you, thank you!