Question for Photographers that Travel (In the Sky) and take there Cameras in Extreme

[KLR]

I will be vacationing in Colorado soon and was wondering what pieces of DSLR camera equipment are prohibited on an airplane.

I have:
Camera backback
USB cord
Camera strap
External (shoe)flash
180mm
28-135 mm
50mm
Canon EOS 7d

Also, I would like to take my camera w/ bag on the mountain at least 1 day during the week.
I would would consider my self an above average skier, I can ski double black diamonds in the Rocky Mountains without falling, so I am not worried about falling on my camera. However, I am worried about the conditions. Will the weather or anything damage my equipment?
This is my camera bag that is suppose to be water resistant, what is your opinion?
Canon Deluxe Backpack 200 EG 6229A003 B&H Photo Video


If you have ANY experience in this situation, please post!

 

[cdness]

Sounds like fun! No personal experience, but if you have a large carry on I'll come with

 

[kuyatwo]

i travel all the time with my camera with couple lenses and all connections and chargers. I have never had a problem you just put the whole bag through the xray machine

 

[gparr]

I travel extensively and almost always have a full bag of camera gear with me. I've never had an issue. As Kuyatwo says, just send the bag through the scanner. If they request an inspection, obviously agree, but make sure you are present and paying attention through the entire inspection. Your 7D will have no problem in extreme weather, but if your lenses are not L lenses, you will want to protect them from moisture. Keep your spare batteries in a pocket next to your body to keep them warm. If you're not going to be using your camera for an extended period and it will be outdoors, remove the battery and keep it in a pocket next to your body.

When changing lenses outdoors, make sure your camera is powered off and that you shield the camera with your body from wind and moisture so debris doesn't enter the camera body.

When you go indoors after being out in the cold, do not open your camera bag until it has had a chance to warm to room temperature. If you do open it, moisture will collect on the camera and lens surfaces, particularly on the glass. It's a real nuisance to clean/dry.

Gary

 

[KLR]

Ok, thanks for the quick and informative replies

I usually use the camera maybe 1-3 hours total. I take pictures whenever I feel like the scenery is right, which is usually on the slopes that less people ski on, chairlifts, and self-made trails.
9am-12pm(Lunch)1pm-4/5pm is the normal ski day.

cdness-If you want to pay for an extra carry on and can fit in the overhead compartment, you can tag along, hahahaha

 

[KLR]

Here are some pictures from my trip to Steamboat Colorado 2 years ago, pictures taken with point and shoot.
I will be in Winter Park this year.

Not edited at all, didn't have photoshop at the time:neutral:

The Town

Snow storm

 

[Gonzo]

Colorado RULES!!!!!!

 

[KLR]

Can't argue with that^ hahahahaha

 

[returnofsid]

I used to fly, A LOT, and always took my camera with me as a carry on. Never had any problems, with anything at all. If the camera bag didn't fit in an overhead (a few times, it didn't), I kept it under my seat. In fact, I often took photos, out the airplane window, when flying. I never had anyone question this activity either.

I'd recommend NEVER checking your photography equipment. There's absolutely no reason to not take it, as a carry on.

 

[brahm]

No the weather won't damage your gear. I shot skiing/snowboarding as a source of income for some time. I've shot in all conditions, only thing I worry about is dust (motocross). I frequently rest my gear in the snow, I've had lens roll down mtns (ha), had my gear fall off my sled into 5' of fresh snow, shoot while it's dumping out etc..If it's cold enough the snow won't melt on you. Granted I wouldn't dunk it in a lake but your camera gear isn't as fragile as you might think. Worst case if you get some condensation/fogging just toss it under your jacket for a little bit to evap the moisture, and with that said I wouldn't worry much. Nobody is really getting much snow this season. (I'm also using M and L series stuff.. so it's weather proofed, but I did all this with my 10d back in the days to).

Colorado 24 Hour Snow Report | Colorado Ski Country USA

 

[CJO]

Man, I'm jealous. I'm just hoping to get to Sugar next week, but not sure if there will be any snow if I do!

CJ

 

[KLR]

Thanks

My brother just got back from sugar, there was barely any natural snow, but it was cold enough for them to make artificial snow. Hopefully it will be different when you are there!

 

[KLR]

I used to fly, A LOT, and always took my camera with me as a carry on. Never had any problems, with anything at all. If the camera bag didn't fit in an overhead (a few times, it didn't), I kept it under my seat. In fact, I often took photos, out the airplane window, when flying. I never had anyone question this activity either.

I'd recommend NEVER checking your photography equipment. There's absolutely no reason to not take it, as a carry on.

Ok thanks!

No the weather won't damage your gear. I shot skiing/snowboarding as a source of income for some time. I've shot in all conditions, only thing I worry about is dust (motocross). I frequently rest my gear in the snow, I've had lens roll down mtns (ha), had my gear fall off my sled into 5' of fresh snow, shoot while it's dumping out etc..If it's cold enough the snow won't melt on you. Granted I wouldn't dunk it in a lake but your camera gear isn't as fragile as you might think. Worst case if you get some condensation/fogging just toss it under your jacket for a little bit to evap the moisture, and with that said I wouldn't worry much. Nobody is really getting much snow this season. (I'm also using M and L series stuff.. so it's weather proofed, but I did all this with my 10d back in the days to).

Colorado 24 Hour Snow Report | Colorado Ski Country USA

Ok I am not as worried now