LHboyatDTW From United States, joined Jan 2007, 992 posts, RR: 6 Posted (10 months 4 days 9 hours ago) and read 645 times:
Hello
I have always thought of potentially taking videos of my flights particularly around take off and landing, but I haven't really felt comfortable on how to hide the camera from the F/A. Any tips on how to do so will be appreciated.
Thanks
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have bee
Zoph From United States, joined Jan 2008, 6 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (10 months 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 629 times:
A buddy of mine found himself in a world of sh*t for playing with his new D3 on a USAirways flight from Philadelphia to Virginia Beach this past Christmas. Apparently, some airlines (or flight-crews...Phili sucks) don't permit photography during any portion of the flight.
I really don't know what to tell ya. If you get caught by the wrong F/A, they'll get ya "post 9-11 style"....that being said...everybody does it. It's probably better to be discreet and use a small point and shoot camera.
KLM772ER From Germany, joined May 2006, 581 posts, RR: 11 Reply 2, posted (10 months 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 621 times:
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I actually do shoot with my D200 on board, and also during landing and take off, and never had any Problems...
I once chatted with a AB stewardess in a bar and she told me they don't really care about cameras, it is more about cellphones and laptops etc. what they look for...
But I can imagine it might be a bit different in the US than over here in Europe....
Cheers
Björn
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Cpd From Australia, joined Jun 2008, 102 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (10 months 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 617 times:
I can only offer my thoughts of United Airlines.
I was in an exit row seat with a great view out the window - I merely politely asked the crew member sitting in front of me if they minded me taking some photos, and they were fine with it. I went crazy in the climb taking photos with the D80, the sunset leaving Sydney was out of this world.
Raoulr From Netherlands, joined Jul 2005, 14 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (10 months 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 601 times:
Hi,
I have Sony DCR-PC9 camcorder, which is small enough to fit in the front seat pocket. At takeoff I ussually wait until the cabin crew is asked to take their seat.
At desend I just start filming. The camcorder is small enough to cover, but if the crew start checking the seatbelts, I put it away. After they are asked to take their seats it's no problem filming till landed.
I few years back I filmed the takeoff and desend on a trip to Mexico. I sat in the emerency row. The stewardess in the crewseat in front of me, didn't mind.
Klintrepid From United States, joined May 2005, 124 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (10 months 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 552 times:
You could ask the F/A's or wait till they sit down.
I usually always have the window seat so I put my camera against the corner or nest to the seat. Then I put my legs in front of it to block the view. Or put a pillow or blanket over it.
Jetmatt777 From United States, joined Jun 2005, 1678 posts, RR: 16 Reply 7, posted (10 months 4 days ago) and read 539 times:
Quoting Klintrepid (Reply 6): I usually always have the window seat so I put my camera against the corner or nest to the seat. Then I put my legs in front of it to block the view. Or put a pillow or blanket over it.
Same here. But that was with my point and shoot, I don't know how I'll hide my DSLR next time I fly. I guess I'll just wait until we get on the runway to open my bag and get it before we start rolling.
-Matt
Southwest 2003, cleared visual approach runway 17L at Will Rogers, contact Rogers Tower 119.35, good day.
LHboyatDTW From United States, joined Jan 2007, 992 posts, RR: 6 Reply 8, posted (10 months 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 510 times:
I have a small digital camera. Granted it may not offer the best picture and sound, but at least it is relatively compact so it can be hidden in pockets rather easily.
As for F/As, seeing that it would most likely happen on a European airline like SK or KL, they may be a bit more lenient on it and worry more about a cell phone or laptop. Afterall, do digital cameras really send out signals that could interfere with a plane's communication and navigation systems? I don't think so.
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have bee
Klintrepid From United States, joined May 2005, 124 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (10 months 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 492 times:
Quoting Jetmatt777 (Reply 7): But that was with my point and shoot, I don't know how I'll hide my DSLR next time I fly.
I hide my 350D w/ a sigma 18-125 next to me.
I also have a camera bag under the seat in front of me. I could just pull the camera out when I need it. I find putting the camera by the wall easier though.
Jetmatt777 From United States, joined Jun 2005, 1678 posts, RR: 16 Reply 12, posted (10 months 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 492 times:
Quoting Klintrepid (Reply 11): I hide my 350D w/ a sigma 18-125 next to me.
I also have a camera bag under the seat in front of me. I could just pull the camera out when I need it. I find putting the camera by the wall easier though.
Ah, okay - Glad to know it will fit.
-Matt
Southwest 2003, cleared visual approach runway 17L at Will Rogers, contact Rogers Tower 119.35, good day.
Skyhawkmatthew From Australia, joined Oct 2005, 13 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (10 months 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 431 times:
I know it is fine to use digital cameras on QF... cameras are listed as non-prohibited. Only allowed to use cameras for non-commercial use unless you ask QF Public Affairs. I've never had a problem... F/A even let me change seats on approach to SYD on a Dash 8 to get a better shot of the A380 on its first visit to Aus!
INNflight From Austria, joined Apr 2004, 3401 posts, RR: 60 Reply 14, posted (10 months 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 417 times:
I put my DSLR on the ground and hold it with my feet. All f/a's will be seated during take off and landing anyway...! They'll never notice. Don't bother to ask, because the chance to get a f/a on a power trip is just not worth the energy.
AirTeamImages - take the high road and others will follow
KaiGywer From United States, joined Oct 2003, 10486 posts, RR: 29 Reply 15, posted (10 months 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 344 times:
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I've flown on NW several times with my DSLR on the open seat next to me or in my backpack under the seat. Have never had anybody say anything about it.
WakeTurbulence From United States, joined Apr 2004, 1033 posts, RR: 12 Reply 16, posted (10 months 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 333 times:
Ya I do pretty much the same. Keep my backpack under the seat in front of me and open it as we turn onto the active. For landing I put it away and pull it out again when we are close to the ground. Works for me.
-Matt
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