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Tripod and flying
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HI all
Have 2 shoots in Cork on Saturday and am going to fly with Ryanair instead of driving/train. To save even more time I am not intending checking in my gear and am just going to bring what I need on board. Thing is I cant do without my Tripod (Manfrotto 055 ProB and Head). Do you think I will be allowed bring it into the cabin and stick it in the overheads with my bag…? Anyone have any experience of doing something similar…?
Cheers
Richie
I doubt it, it might constitute as a potentially offensive weapon, if in doubt your best bet might be to call ryanair and ask.
ritchie
if your stuck and dont need a heavy tripod, i have a manfrotto one which has 5 section legs and folds down really small
you can borrow it if it helps
Cheers guys…
Thing is I really need to bring this with me… Its the 055 ProB with the 141 head and the 338 leveling head so its nice and heavy and steady… I have 2 houses to shoot and will need interiors and exteriors so a sturdy steady tripod is essential… I did try ringing Ryanair but after listening to 3-4 mins of bullsh*t it then told me I had to call another number at ?1.75/min..! My flights where only ?0.99…! Feck that I will post it to my mates house if I have to….!
Thanks for the offer Steve… I’ll sort something out… have a friend in the airport that might be able to do something for me… If not its in the post…!
Richie
If you have paid for checking a bag id recommend you just check it in, its only an extra 5 minute to get the baggage
I’ve a very padded bag for mine and have taken it on planes several times. I’d pick up a bag for it, makes it look less problematic.
I have a Manfrotto 074 fitted with a 410 geared head which would be much sturdier than an 055 (which I also have, with a 468RC2 head). Depending on where you’re shooting you could borrow either one. Email me if you think I can help out (tmerzgmx.net).
I must admit, that in my experience, the time from city centre to city centre has always been quickest driving, followed by the train, followed by flying. Cost wise, the train is the most expensive with flying and driving about the same. Now that the roads have improved a lot, it’s even better – there’s a whole new section of dual-carriageway between Cahir and Cashel that has been opened up and it makes a tremendous difference!
As far as i know, if its over 26 centimeters you are not aload it in the cabin.Heard that yesterday, as i was enquiring for my trip to the uk.
Not sure if this applya to inland flights though.
Sean.
sean1098 wrote:
As far as i know, if its over 26 centimeters you are not aload it in the cabin.Heard that yesterday, as i was enquiring for my trip to the uk.
Not sure if this applya to inland flights though.
Sean.
I think it applies to all flights :?:
Ritchie I think if you have a padded bag. check it in!!
Steve
Each passenger (excluding infants) is permitted to carry one piece of cabin baggage on board (free of charge). It should weigh no more than 10kg and not exceed the maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
So if it fits diagonally everything’s ok, right?
Ah…
Due to security restrictions – certain items cannot be carried in cabin baggage – click here for details.
And “here” won’t work.
So, back to the phone?{quotes from Ryanair site]
I wouldn’t rely purely on the information from Ryan Air, you have to clear security at the airport before you get to the aircraft. I would suggest checking it in, you could always remove the head and carry it hand luggage while the legs are checked in. I’d be surprised if the let the legs through security.
David
If you,re close to the weight limit carry the head in your pocket. Youi’ll have to put it in the trays for x-raying but it will not be weighed.
Richie, I’m up there with the offers. I have a Gitzo Pro Studex 5 section tripod (extends to way too high, 2m+, bring your own ladder :) ) – it’s an early model but still does it’s job except for the central column which needs a new ring so won’t hold if extended. I have an 029 Mk2 head (which has a built-in spirit level tho not quite as elaborate as a leveling head). They’ll easily handle fully laden medium format gear, to give you an idea.
Wow… this is still going…! Thanks a million everyone for the replies..! I think I will just take the head off and check in the legs… zip-tied and wrapped up nice and securely…! I am on a tight enough schedule when I get to Cork relying on my Architect friend to drive me around. Dont really want to be asking him to drop me off to pick up another tripod. Thanks very much for the offers anyway guys… very generous of yee…! I will fill yee in on how I get on at the airport when I get back…! Ryanairs website and phone services are really awful…! Nuff said…!
Richie
OK…. Just to let yee know. I brought the tripod fully expecting to have to check it in. Just put some tie wraps around the legs and stuff. In Dublin on the way down there was absolutely no problem whatsoever and brought it onboard. Got some funny looks from the other passengers all the same. On the way back the check in girl reckoned that I wouldn’t be able to bring it on board but told me to try anyway…! No problems there either…! Security just asked me to take the laptop out of my bag and that was it! Just so ye know its over 80cm’s long with the leveling head and 141 RC attached…! Their policies are definitely loose. Not complaining.
Richie
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