Hand luggage seems to be the only sure way to go. Though the main problem (North America, Africa, Middle East) is being taken for someone who intends to exercise his profession. My solution has been to travel only with a wooden camera complete with rubber bulb and dark-cloth in a brief-case. "Does that thing still take pictures?". I pack a swivel plate (Novoflex) and film holders in check-in luggage and get the tripod legs from video rental. Don't take Hasselblads, a Technica or a monorail anywhere abroad without a 'carnet' and invoices - and even then expect hassle.
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