ThinkTank’s Venturing Observer Series is Just Luggage, Not Photo Bags
ThinkTank has announced a new travel set of bags called the Venturing Observer series that aren't made specifically for photographers but instead is more traditional luggage.
Traveler Attaches Camera to Suitcase to See What Airport Does With Luggage
A traveler attached a tiny camera to a suitcase to find out what happened to his luggage after he checked it in at airport security.
Photographer Chases His Missing Bag Through Miami, Following an AirTag
When photographer Alex Garcia discovered his bag was missing after arriving at Miami's airport, he spent the next hour and a half chasing it into a nearby suburb by following his AirTag's signal.
Photographer Recovers $7,000 in Equipment Using Apple AirTags
A photographer was able to recover about $7,000 in equipment stolen from his car in a hotel parking lot thanks to a set of Apple AirTags he had attached to some of the items.
Photographer: American Airlines Lost My Camera Gear Worth $13,000
Award-winning photographer Michelle Frankfurter is taking to social media to share a horror story involving her precious camera equipment. She says American Airlines lost her cameras equipment worth $13,000.
This is an Airport Luggage System Through the Eyes of a Suitcase Camera
Photographers are often advised to carry their camera gear onto an airplane rather than check it in with luggage. If you'd like to see what goes on behind the scenes with checked-in luggage, check out this interesting video by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands, which strapped a camera to a piece of baggage and put it through the maze-like conveyor belt system.
This is Why You Shouldn’t Check Your Camera Gear In When Flying
It’s often recommended that photographers keep their gear with them when flying rather than checking it in. If …
Lowepro Launches a High-End Collection of Camera Gear Luggage Called ‘Echelon’
Lowepro is known for its extensive collection of sporty and durable camera bags, but one word that probably doesn't come to mind when you think of the company is "luxury." It wants to change that. Today Lowepro unleashed a new line of photo equipment luggage that "brings trusted protection to the discerning" photographer. It's called Echelon.
Pro Tip: Some Airlines Have a Special Luggage Allowance for Media So You Can Pack More Gear
If you've ever shot on-location somewhere far away, you probably had to make this tough decision: what gear do I take and what do I leave at the studio? For big photo shoots you'd rather err on the side of caution and take it all, but airline luggage allowances make that impossible... or do they?
It turns out that some airlines have a special policy that allows media professionals to pack a whole lot more gear.
DIY: Film Canister Bag Address Tags
I’ve seen lots of used film canisters repurposed as dangling bag accessories for sale in trendy parts of Hong Kong. The idea is to drill or burn a small hole in the top of the plastic spool and fit a keychain to that. I figured it would be a lot more useful to use the can to give a return contact address in case the bag is lost and found. What better way could there be than to use film?
Photographer Has $2,000 in Camera Gear Go Missing After a JetBlue Flight
When photographer Jess T. Dugan picked up her luggage after a flight from Chicago to Boston on December 18th, something didn't feel quite right. It felt a bit lighter than it should have. She opened it up, and, lo and behold, several thousand dollars of camera equipment was missing -- oops.
Why Camera Gear May be Safest in a Four-Wheeled Suitcase When Flying
You probably already know that it’s not a good idea to include your expensive camera gear with check in …