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04/06/2007 04:47:56 PM · #1
Originally posted by _eug:

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Wow! 9 seconds. You're fast!!! :)

Actually, I was composing something when you bumped. lol

I kind of thought that was the case. :)

Now how's that for a cheesy "bump"?

Ok - I'll add pretty, pretty, please "with sugar on top". Anybody travel with digital camcorder and run DV tapes thru the security screening?
04/06/2007 04:17:26 PM · #2
Originally posted by glad2badad:

Wow! 9 seconds. You're fast!!! :)

Actually, I was composing something when you bumped. lol
04/06/2007 04:14:57 PM · #3
Wow! 9 seconds. You're fast!!! :)

Thanks. Yeah, I haven't found anything on digital tape either, just photography items (film and digital).
04/06/2007 04:13:21 PM · #4
Originally posted by glad2badad:

Hey. I just thought about something. I know the digital media cards are fine for the xray machine, but what about DV tapes for a digital camcorder? I have one of those small digital camcorders and I've made room for it in my camera bag (along with extra blank tapes)...leaving tomorrow. Feedback please?

The only thing I've seen is related to film. The law states that you can request that film be hand checked and that they must comply. It says nothing about tape either analog or digital. I doubt it's as sensitive as film is.
04/06/2007 04:13:12 PM · #5
Pretty, pretty, please? :)
04/06/2007 03:07:09 PM · #6
Hey. I just thought about something. I know the digital media cards are fine for the xray machine, but what about DV tapes for a digital camcorder? I have one of those small digital camcorders and I've made room for it in my camera bag (along with extra blank tapes)...leaving tomorrow.

Feedback please?
04/05/2007 07:45:41 PM · #7
Air New Zealand (February/March 2007) was more tough with what you could carry onto the plane. I had my camera bag, backpack for the baby and one for myself and they still wanted me to check in one bag, there was a 7kg limit per bag so here I was busy reshuffling all the items and getting stressed out as my baby was whimpering a bit. I stood my ground when they wanted me to check in my camera bag, I told them I was a Photographer (in my eyes I was :-)) and was not going to depart with that bag. In the end, I was able to take all bags, minus a few items that was checked in with the luggage. (I did not have a seat at that time for the infant)

For other flights where I had a seat for an infant, I didn't have a problem taking all the items on.

Message edited by author 2007-04-05 19:46:04.
04/05/2007 12:50:44 PM · #8
I've flown international twice since August with no problems. I've chosen to pack the tripod in my checked baggage both times. The only time I've had any of my gear swabbed was one time departing my home airport.
04/05/2007 12:11:11 PM · #9
Originally posted by anotherday:

How about traveling with a tripod? Any pb what so ever?

No problems with mine. If you carry it onboard, they may just want to swab it for explosives residue. This has happened twice to me out of the dozens of times that I've carried it through security.


04/05/2007 11:52:37 AM · #10
How about traveling with a tripod? Any pb what so ever?
04/05/2007 11:40:13 AM · #11
I've been flying on and off both in Canada and the US with my camera (in bag with couple lenses and so on), my laptop (in it's own bag), and a small bag for other stuff. No problem whatsoever, none making pictures in the airplane either (except for the windows being awfully scratched and weird looking). The worst is going through security, having to take off your shoes and coat and all that, and keeping track of all those things (bags, clothing ..., stuff from my pockets). Just make sure you leave your Swiss Army knife at home (or in your checked through luggage).
04/05/2007 11:38:01 AM · #12
Originally posted by emorgan49:

I have just returned from Africa. Here is one mistake I made: I have a favorite table top tripod that is very stable and immensely useful. However, when it folds up it is shaped exactly like a hand gun, and being sturdy metal it makes a threatening image on the airport scanner. Not a big probelm in the end but I was surrounded by an awful lot os securuty guards in ENtebbe airport.


lol same thing happened to me on my third trip to hong kong, I got there just fine it was leaving when they saw the gun shaped tripod... lol I but load of security out of no where asked me to step to the side. They were pretty cool guys though I showed and told them what it was and they laughed and just explained to me that it was just procedure cause it looked like a gun then they even asked to see some of my pics from my trip.

But other than that I take my camera with me along with my laptop all the time on the plane with no problems at all, I usually carry everything in my crumpler backpack

Message edited by author 2007-04-05 11:39:01.
04/05/2007 11:30:48 AM · #13


I had no trouble carrying my DSLR with me on my travel in and out of Europe by plane last week. I was able to carry my work bag and my camera bag with no issues.

I did not have to take it out of its bag during inspections and was able to leave it safe and sound in its protected camera bag. No issues in NYC JFK or Rome or Paris.

As long as you are not taking pictures while going through the airport, at the security areas or during customs/ immigration, a camera is fine to travel with by plane.

Message edited by author 2007-04-05 11:35:37.
04/05/2007 11:19:12 AM · #14
Just wanted to give this a "bump" as I found it a very useful thread for our upcoming travel. Perhaps with spring break here others will find it useful as well. :)
12/07/2006 11:23:55 AM · #15
Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by _eug:

They are also working on machines similar to metal detectors that you walk through that blow a puff of air on you and analyaze it for these traces as well. Couple years off.


Miami airport already has these installed and in active use. I went through it a couple of weeks ago.


they were up and running last summer when i went through miami to uruguay...
12/07/2006 11:22:33 AM · #16
I had no problem with my camera and the trip to hong kong twice, went two times no problems at all.

got these from the plane looking out the little window




Message edited by author 2006-12-07 11:24:53.
12/07/2006 11:15:11 AM · #17
Originally posted by lesgainous:

Originally posted by _eug:

[quote=Gatorguy]They are also working on machines similar to metal detectors that you walk through that blow a puff of air on you and analyaze it for these traces as well. Couple years off.

They use this type of detection at the Statue of Liberty when I was there this past spring.


I have seen these in a few airports - Boston and Orlando but I think LAX had them when I was there a few months ago.
12/07/2006 10:11:53 AM · #18
If you have more than one carry-on, it's a good idea to have one that can be "gate checked". Then if they have a concern about your stuff, offer that one up, while retaining your camera bag.

NEVER EVER EVER let them talk you into handing over your camera for any kind of checked transport.

12/07/2006 10:01:30 AM · #19
Kirbic, Thanks, sounds like it could be hit or miss with the security folks. I have printed out the TSA regulation and will put one in all may carry on bags just so I will have it handy if the need arises.
12/07/2006 09:42:07 AM · #20
Originally posted by The Eskimo:

That was an interesting post about camera bags not counting as part of carry-on luggage. That is good to know. I wonder how the airlines feel about that since there is a caveat about the "Air carriers may or may not allow the additional carry-on item...". I usually fly United, and was wondering if anyone has had experience with them regarding extra carry-ons?


In the past I've flown United quite a bit, carrying a camera bag, a small laptop bag, and a small piece of carry-on luggage. Inever had a problem with United itself. You may very well encounter problems with United's regional carriers (smaller aircraft, more restrictions) and occasionally with airport personnel.
Once, in Denver, I was told by airport personnel that my additional camera bag would not be allowed as carry-on. I had to stand my ground, but eventually was allowed to proceed through security with my bags. I had no trouble at the gate.
12/07/2006 09:35:24 AM · #21
Originally posted by The Eskimo:

That was an interesting post about camera bags not counting as part of carry-on luggage. That is good to know. I wonder how the airlines feel about that since there is a caveat about the "Air carriers may or may not allow the additional carry-on item...". I usually fly United, and was wondering if anyone has had experience with them regarding extra carry-ons?
I travel a lot and so far have not had any problems totting around my camera gear. The only odd thing was overseas (Japan and Germany)is the security folks wanted to look through my 400mm lens to check for "light" at both ends. I thought that was unusual.


The standard rule is one carry-on plus one personal item. I've gotten rather good at packing my camera bag as my purse.
12/07/2006 09:26:08 AM · #22
That was an interesting post about camera bags not counting as part of carry-on luggage. That is good to know. I wonder how the airlines feel about that since there is a caveat about the "Air carriers may or may not allow the additional carry-on item...". I usually fly United, and was wondering if anyone has had experience with them regarding extra carry-ons?
I travel a lot and so far have not had any problems totting around my camera gear. The only odd thing was overseas (Japan and Germany)is the security folks wanted to look through my 400mm lens to check for "light" at both ends. I thought that was unusual.
12/07/2006 09:01:21 AM · #23
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

Xan, That's a tough break. If you are carrying film home, maybe it would be a good idea to try and have the negs developed abroad, or mail the film home before starting back home. That had to be a heart breaker. Another reason to travel with digital. I wonder if xray affects camera CF cards?


Good luck getting infrared film developed in china, atleast when you don't speak a word chinesee. The point is, the guys at the security screening doesn't always follow regulations and once in a while someone gets phuked over by them.

I've now sent a email to the head of security screening at helsinki airport, asking for my standard fee of 660sek (about $70) / picture. Hopefully I will atleast get the cost of the film back from them.

Message edited by author 2006-12-07 09:03:44.
12/07/2006 08:50:57 AM · #24
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

I wonder if xray affects camera CF cards?


No. Xrays do not affect CF cards.
12/07/2006 08:50:51 AM · #25
Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by _eug:

They are also working on machines similar to metal detectors that you walk through that blow a puff of air on you and analyaze it for these traces as well. Couple years off.


Miami airport already has these installed and in active use. I went through it a couple of weeks ago.

The CN Tower in Toronto has these, as well as metal detectors, if you want to go up.
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