Re: EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS 1.4x -- video preview
 

You're sounding like me Paul. It would be so nice not to have to undergo the headaches and extra time spent trying to fit my mountain of gear into airline baggage limits!

If you buy the new 200-400mm IS don't forget to let us us know your views on how it performs.

Re: EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS 1.4x -- video preview
 

Yea, thank god for Think Tank they are the best bags I have used and I have owned dozens of bags. Both are carry on, one backpack and one roller. Sure I have to check my personal items and tripod but monopod comes on board. Even the local TSA at my airport ask, "were are you off to film this time?".

Not sure I will dive right in and buy the 200-400 but renting for a week will be a great test. Rental houses might not have it till summer.

Best to all in New England, snow has started in RI.

Re: EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS 1.4x -- video preview
 

It has started to snow again here too...

Regarding your Think Tank, I use a variety of bags, including the LowePro Nature Trekker, but my main bag for flights including most of my work, is the superb Kata-502;
http://www.camera-warehouse.com.au/p...ATA-BP-502.jpg

http://www.cambags.com/canon/1d/back...canon_1d_2.jpg

Re: EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS 1.4x -- video preview
 

Looks nice,

A lot of great bags on the market.