[LargeFormat] OT: Ireland, Dublin in April, what can one expect?

[john frost]

Vince:

My only problem with the 4x5 and airlines was that my bag of film was 
overweight (BA in Seattle). I sent camera, lenses, and tripod in checkec 
baggage, and carry on all the film. The film was hand inspected, after 
x-ray, and they also used a cloth to check for explosives.

hope this helps

john (:>))) snowing in Seattle

Vincent Dobson wrote:
> I'm watching for this reply also.  It's my dream to go there in the Spring.
> 
> Are you flying??  If so, how? re: film in x-ray scanning and thievery of
> your camera gear.  I always thought I would have to carry everything I took
> gear and film wise due to lower dose x-ray on the carry-on and risk of
> thieves in checked luggage.
> 
> I was resigned to pull out my old 35mm stuff for my trip but would love the
> thought of having my beloved Tachihara's in 4x5 and 8x10 with their common
> and unique lens to give me coverage from 65mm to 800mm.  But I've thought -
> why - when I could get the same range with three zoom lens on my 35.  I'm
> not preaching 35mm here and I've not even taken a single shot with my 35
> since I started large format work in 1999, but given the problems and
> logistics I was considering reverting to it for my trip.
> 
> Vince Dobson
> Visions In Nature
> www.VisionsInNature.com
> 
> :>-----Original Message-----
> :>From: largeformat-admin@f32.net [mailto:largeformat-admin@f32.net]On
> :>Behalf Of Michael Sullivan
> :>Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 5:52 PM
> :>To: largeformat@f32.net
> :>Subject: [LargeFormat] OT: Ireland, Dublin in April, what can one
> :>expect?
> :>
> :>
> :>Yet another OT question:
> :>
> :>As I'm starting to pack my bags for a Dublin trip to Ireland in April of
> :>2004, it would be useful to know what to expect, weather-wise, from those
> :>of you who have travelled there. Any thoughts or advise at all will be
> :>greatly appreciated. (note: I've been several times to Western Ireland in
> :>the summer, so I know what to expect there pretty well)
> :>
> :>What I am bringing (lugging) so far:
> :>- Linhof Kardan Color Bi w/ 18" rail
> :>- normal and bag bellows
> :>- Various Schneider and Rodenstock lenses from 75mm to 360mm
> :>- Betterlight 6k-2
> :>- 3hr battery for above
> :>- Apple Powerbook G4
> :>- rolling hard case
> :>- backpack
> :>- Gitzo carbon-fibre tripod w/ Arca Swiss ballhead
> :>- umbrella ;)
> :>
> :>anything else?
> :>
> :>J Michael Sullivan
> :>http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/photography
> :>
> :>
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