[fionaB]

well im not a great traveller............. but as Ryanair are giving away seats at the moment we decided to take advantage.... so booked a flight to Bournemouth in october.........
we are only going for a couple of nights and doing it on the cheap so only taking hand baggage...... but what about the camera.? what am i allowed to take in the cabin in regards to the camera.?

Fi

[Chris H]

I think you'll get away with just about anything within reason.

Ryanair would'nt want to risk putting your kit in hold baggage.

Last year I took camera kit to Malta, which included my 350D, 2 lenses, filters, batteries and charger, cleaning kit and a few other things as well.

I reckon I will get away with the Lowepro Mini trecker and al it's contents this year.

[Sonsey]

I'm currently flying with Ryanair on average twice every 6 weeks. As my hand luggage I always have a Lowepro Mini Trekker filled with just about all my gear so I'd say you'll both have no problem.

I should also add that you should expect your camera bag to be searched at the airport, my bag usually gets opened at least 50% of the time, I guess lenses must look a bit suspicious to them.

HTH,

Iain.

[silkstone]

I'd be more concerned about what they allow in Bournemouth.

[Dabhand16]

I've never flown domestic, but there is usually a weight limit for cabin baggage - 5kg I think.

There is often a 'one bag' per person rule too.

[Sonsey]

Originally Posted by Dabhand16

I've never flown domestic, but there is usually a weight limit for cabin baggage - 5kg I think.

There is often a 'one bag' per person rule too.

Yep, your correct about the one bag per person rule. All the main domestic carriers do have a weight limit on cabin baggage (I believe it varies between companies, details are normally on their website) but it's something I've never personally had checked in over 6 years of flying almost every month, when asked if I have a bag to take onboard I just lift the strap that's slung over my shoulder and say yes.

[Steve]

If you are only talking hand luggage you'll have to leave your tripod at home. They will not allow that into the cabin as it could be used as a weapon

[fionaB]

thanx guys, wasnt planning to take tripod ( will pinch a lone of Robs) my bag is a tamrac expidition 5 so not sure if its a bit bigger than a mini trekker.......... alan and the wee man will each have a bag with our clothes i get to take the important stuff! lol
and yer one piece per person and 5kg.
it costs £16 to check in a bag for the hold.......... kinda defeats the purpose of having free flights!

[Rob Barron]

There shuldn't be any limits on the camera gear as such as there is not going to be anything liquid or whatever. If you do have a bottle of lens cleaner liquid or whatever then you can't take that with you. But you wouldn't need anything like that anyway.

No prob with you using my tripod, seems a fair swap as I will be wanting a go with the 10-22mm lens I assume you have confirmed the date now so let me know so I can make sure I have it in my diary and kept clear. I'll hold off from visiting Monkey World in summer then as I know you want to go out there.

Cheers,
Rob

[fionaB]

yep definately 13th Oct til 15th, that gives us three full days. kinda thought the 10-22mm might be finding its way onto your camera for a bit! lol
im actually really looking forward to it.......... pity its not sooner but hey im not complaining for hte price....just have to find a bnb now!

and i most definately will be going t monkey workd! lol i havent missed a single episode of that since it started!

Fi