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10/27/2007 08:22:13 PM · #1 |
| I am going to be flying from Indiana to California next week for a job interview. I was planning to take my 400D with me in carry-on so that I can take pictures in San Jose. I was wondering if anyone has insight into flying with a relatively professional looking camera in today's political climate. Also, I am wondering if it is wise to take a telephoto lens along as well. It would be interesting to take photos out of the plane window as I fly over the mountains. Thanks for the advice. |
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10/27/2007 08:25:57 PM · #2 |
| Was in Canada a few months ago... carried on my 5D & 20D, plus my 70 to 200 and my 24 to 105 - no problem... took plane shots too.. hope this helps. |
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10/27/2007 08:28:11 PM · #3 |
| I flew from NY to Wyoming last month brough 5d , 20d and a full back pack no problem |
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10/27/2007 08:32:05 PM · #4 |
crap my whole post just vanished...
you shouldn't have ANY trouble flying with your camera...other than not actually getting a window seat or getting teh security guy that feels it necessary to remove EVERYTHING from your bag only to leave it for you to put back.
If you have any doubts about having it as a carry on I would just leave it behind cause there is no way I would ever check it. |
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10/27/2007 08:39:48 PM · #5 |
| I fly with my stuff all the time - 30D and 3 lenses in a backpack case. I've never been asked to take anything out of the bag and never had any problem putting in in the overhead. Shouldn't be a problem for you. |
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10/27/2007 08:42:47 PM · #6 |
Fly with mine all the time, I have at least 2 flights a month.
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10/27/2007 08:44:07 PM · #7 |
| I fly continuously and even carry my tripod along with me without issue. |
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10/27/2007 08:50:09 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by jrtodd:
Fly with mine all the time, I have at least 2 flights a month. |
Nikons don't look intimidating though ;-p
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10/27/2007 09:11:12 PM · #9 |
No problem, and if you take out the camera, you can shoot pics thru the window if you get a window seat. You are only required to leave it turned off while ascending and descending.
I traveled by air a couple of times in the last few months, and carried one camera and 10 lenses in a backpack as carry on luggage each time with no questions. They were more interested in my boots than my cameras.
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10/27/2007 11:20:35 PM · #10 |
This comes up regularly in the forums, and every time the only responses I've seen mirror my own experiences: no problem whatsoever either carrying on or using my camera in flight.
That leaves me to wonder what people are reading or hearing that makes them think carrying a camera is no longer allowed.
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10/27/2007 11:22:23 PM · #11 |
| They usually scan my bag 2 or 3 times at the airport and no problems.I even have a tripod hooked up to my Tamrac backpack. |
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10/27/2007 11:46:50 PM · #12 |
| If I can't bring my backpack that is full of glass, I ain't going. |
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10/28/2007 12:32:29 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by sabphoto:
other than not actually getting a window seat or getting teh security guy that feels it necessary to remove EVERYTHING from your bag only to leave it for you to put back. |
I only sit by the window and have only had to take my tripod out because in the xray machine, the handle looked like a screwdriver. No biggie.
Originally posted by Nikolai1024:
If I can't bring my backpack that is full of glass, I ain't going. |
The criteria is...as long as it can fit under the seat in front of you OR in the overhead, you can carry it on (35lb limit too on most airlines). What kind of backpack do you use? I just bought a school backpack for $20, then made my own 'box' with padding and such....it's MUCH smaller than my Tamrac Cyberpack 8.
I've always carried on all my gear, including my tripod and laptop which fits in my roller bag with NO problems.
Message edited by author 2007-10-28 00:35:13.
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10/28/2007 01:52:49 AM · #14 |
I don't fly often, but have got myself. a Peli 1510 case. Can't fit everything into it, but it's the right size for carry-on and, if needs be, it can be checked in. I don't think that I'll ever try flying with a soft case again,as, with security being likely to be tightened at the drop of a hat, one could turn up at the airport and find that there is a ban on carry-on luggage.
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10/28/2007 02:06:13 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
No problem, and if you take out the camera, you can shoot pics thru the window if you get a window seat. You are only required to leave it turned off while ascending and descending. |
Uh oh ... ;-)  |
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10/28/2007 02:34:32 AM · #16 |
| When I returned from UK this summer, I was required to remove my cameras from their carry-on bags and turn them on to show the security inspectors that they worked (like cameras, I presume...?) |
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10/28/2007 09:51:19 AM · #17 |
The Secret Service does that, too. It's always interesting to look at a bunch of shots of a presidential visit, or whatever, and see one really odd shot and wonder why on Earth I took it... and then realize it was the Secret Service testing the camera.
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:
When I returned from UK this summer, I was required to remove my cameras from their carry-on bags and turn them on to show the security inspectors that they worked (like cameras, I presume...?) |
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10/28/2007 10:12:18 AM · #18 |
They arested a guy here for using his mp3 player while the plane was descending a couple of weeks ago, so be careful about when they tell you to turn it off. It actually is a law.
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10/28/2007 10:17:40 AM · #19 |
Flew from Albuquerque to Maui on United in September. I took my D80 and all my lenses in a backpack as a carry on and they never even had me open it. Took pictures as well when near the window
...but I agree, be really careful about pushing the rules regarding the blackout time! |
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10/28/2007 10:43:57 AM · #20 |
you can take it.
and if they say otherwise, it's a violation of your rights, and it's our responsibility to let them know that.
otherwise our rights will keep getting more and more abridged.
professionals fly with all of their gear carry-on whenever possible.
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10/28/2007 12:11:31 PM · #21 |
So far, I have never had a problem lugging my equipment, though I never took a tripod as carry-on thinking they would tag it as a weapon :)
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10/28/2007 12:38:03 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
It's always interesting to look at a bunch of shots of a presidential visit, or whatever, and see one really odd shot and wonder why on Earth I took it... and then realize it was the Secret Service testing the camera.
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Wow, they're really, really secret if they can use your camera without you noticing!
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10/28/2007 02:31:32 PM · #23 |
Last time I flew, I lugged my fully loaded Lowepro Mini Trekker, my laptop case that holds a 17" laptop and my purse (which is fairly small) as carry on and only had one problem at the small airport in Baton Rouge, LA. Something in the "sniffer" machine (lol...i don't know what it's called) didn't like something in my camera bag. They ran it through several times then got the wand with the scent pads and ran them through the machine several times but it was still causing a problem. Since they never could find anything they finally just let me go on through. At the airports in Dallas, Austin and Houston there was no problems at all, though. I sailed (or flew, I suppose) right through.
My only other problem was forgetting to wear shoes that I could slip off and on easily instead of boots that had to be unlaced and laced. Ugh! :) |
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10/28/2007 02:34:18 PM · #24 |
| I take ALL of my electronic/camera gear as carry on. The airlines don't cover any electronic or camera gear if they loose your suitcase in checkin. I found that our when my check in suitcase went missing for 24 hours. Boy, was I nervous until I got it back. |
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10/28/2007 02:44:32 PM · #25 |
I take my extra lenses including a 100-400L and I've expected problems in security lines but I've never had any.
If you think about it, they see a LOT of photojournalists and sports photogs going through the line with stuff that's a lot scarier looking than what 95% of us would carry.
Coming in and out of the country is different because they want to make sure they're getting their tax money if you bought it overseas ;) |
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