Photographers Shown How to Protect Gear as Plane Carry-on Rules Tighten
Adorama publishes a guide to air travel with camera equipment, urging photographers to take steps now to protect their valuable gear if carry-on rules get stricter.
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 17, 2006 -- In its ongoing efforts to keep photographers up-to-date on developments that could affect their abilities to take pictures and protect their valuable cameras, Adorama has just published “No More Carry-Ons?” (http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=academy&article=081606&refby=press_carryon), an on-line guide to air travel photography for photographers.
“Although the most restrictive carry-on rules currently affect U.K. travelers, there is a feeling among many enthusiasts and professionals that rules in the U.S. inevitably will get stricter as well,” notes author and Adorama Academy Editor in Chief, Mason Resnick. “Photographers who have invested thousands of dollars in their camera gear are concerned that if they are compelled, for security reasons, to check their equipment through, there’s a risk that their cameras and lenses will be damaged or lost.”
“We want consumers to be prepared if the rules change,” Resnick adds.
In “No More Carry-Ons?” readers are given common-sense advice on how to pack less expensive cameras in a way that best protects them from damage caused by careless luggage handling. There is also information about hard cases specially designed to carry more advanced cameras, fragile SLR systems with multiple lenses and accessories, and other electronic equipment.
The article also discusses how to deal with film-destroying X-ray machines that are used for checked-in luggage, and suggests ways to protect valuable gear with appropriate insurance.
“No More Carry-Ons” is part of Adorama’s recently-launched “Hit the Road” travel photography guide (http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=academy&article=062206&refby=press_carryon), and is part of a growing collection of articles, daily-updated news reports, and special editorial features, designed for photographers at all levels of experience, at the Adorama Academy (http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=academy&refby=press_carryon). Other recently photography topics covered in-depth include: Landscapes, Travel Photography, Special Effects, Weddings, and Macro photography.
Online photo magazine at a retail site?
The Academy, which is quickly becoming a choice destination for photographers at all levels of experience who want to improve their picture-taking and image-editing skills, features how-to photography articles, buying guides, and breaking news about the photography industry, written by a team of top photography experts.
Why would Adorama, a well-respected New York-based camera retailer, publish what is essentially an online photo magazine? Editor Mason Resnick says, "we believe the more information and knowledge we can provide, the more people will trust Adorama both as a reliable information source and as a place where they can feel comfortable buying their photographic gear."
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