First Plane Flight with Camera Equipment
Feb 16, 2017 09:31:47 #
Anything that goes under the seat in front of you limits your leg room. Just about all backpacks will leave no leg room under the seat so it will be a cramped flight. You may struggle getting the back pack under and out of the seat. My shoulder bag always goes into the overhead, never any problems. My camera is always with me, not in a bag since you never know what you might see. The mono pod goes into the check through.
I have a couple of extra AAs in the bag and have never been questioned about them or told to leave them in factory package or a zip lock bag. Never put any batteries into check through.
There is no uniformity to TSA, each agent knows different rules, and they all interpret them differently. Some agents are nice, but a fair amount are badge happy, exercising their power. In other words, one will tell you that x is ok, and another will say that x isn't allowed. Example above ie: the Allen wrench. Never argue with TSA, can can delay or ruin your trip!
I have a couple of extra AAs in the bag and have never been questioned about them or told to leave them in factory package or a zip lock bag. Never put any batteries into check through.
There is no uniformity to TSA, each agent knows different rules, and they all interpret them differently. Some agents are nice, but a fair amount are badge happy, exercising their power. In other words, one will tell you that x is ok, and another will say that x isn't allowed. Example above ie: the Allen wrench. Never argue with TSA, can can delay or ruin your trip!
Feb 16, 2017 09:41:53 #
You should be fine, comments above are all very useful. If you are lucky you will TSA√ so security will be even easier. I may suggest keeping batteries/cards/filters in a separate bag. It is probable they may ask you to click the camera or open the sections. Proper packing should be your most concern and putting it all in overhead is your best option for safety and comfort. enjoy your trip and take great photos.
Feb 16, 2017 10:15:52 #
autry
Loc: Ashland, VA. - Center of The Universe
I'm planning to go to Italy. I have a Nikon D 810 with a 16-300 lens. I call my travel lens, it stays on 90% of the time. However, I also would like to carry my 150-600 lens. Will I encounter any problems?
Feb 16, 2017 10:18:18 #
Be sure to get a window seat (not over the wing) and take your camera out of your bag for a little while and get some shots out of the window. I've gotten many great and usable shots this way. Helps round out slide shows of your trip also.
Important: Research the proper techniques to use.
Important: Research the proper techniques to use.
Feb 16, 2017 10:35:33 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
Domestically, I fly with a computer backpack, ThinkTank Airport Airstream. I use TSA-precheck, which is well worth the price. For International, I downsize to a fully loaded ThinkTank "Change Up v2" with two Sony mirrorless, lenses and stuff. Also wear a SCOTTeVEST Travel Vest (http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Travel_Vest.shtml) loaded with a camera, iPhone, noise-reduction earphones, battery pack, food, etc. Never been searched.
When enroute, I often slip my under-seat bag back closer to my seat and stretch out my legs.
When enroute, I often slip my under-seat bag back closer to my seat and stretch out my legs.
Feb 16, 2017 10:48:22 #
Been traveling professionally for last 5 years and they have never asked to look at my digital equipment. You should have no worries. Safe travels...
Feb 16, 2017 11:04:13 #
PapaJohnny wrote:
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Don't put liquid lens cleaner in your camera case. I got busted for that going overseas
Feb 16, 2017 11:10:16 #
Just protect your lenses. Even with a good camera bag no one else on the plane cares about your glass. Above you or under your seat things get banged around.
Feb 16, 2017 11:23:41 #
MichaelL wrote:
Good luck Papa I have not had any issues in the past so you should be good. After my last trip I bought a pelican case with rollers which supposedly will fit into the overhead. I am hoping it works. Have fun on your cruise. Ours leaves Friday from Tampa.
Oh and as you get on the boat there will be another security point to go through. That should not be an issue either. Unless of course you have a few bottles of wine in your case.
Oh and as you get on the boat there will be another security point to go through. That should not be an issue either. Unless of course you have a few bottles of wine in your case.
As to the wine....boxed wine works great!
Feb 16, 2017 11:27:53 #
Done this many times,
My only suggestion, if you have other lenses in your bag be sure to place them in a non upright position, that goes for to your camera and any flash unit, as well,
the glass will reflect in the scanner and cause tsa to want to search your bag it is just
inconvenient at best.
Nothing Wil be damaged in the scanner process.
When on the plane store the bag in the carry on compartment.
My only suggestion, if you have other lenses in your bag be sure to place them in a non upright position, that goes for to your camera and any flash unit, as well,
the glass will reflect in the scanner and cause tsa to want to search your bag it is just
inconvenient at best.
Nothing Wil be damaged in the scanner process.
When on the plane store the bag in the carry on compartment.
Feb 16, 2017 11:28:30 #
Feb 16, 2017 11:40:23 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
romanticf16 wrote:
I've traveled with a Think Tank backpack full of N... (show quote)
1) When you refused to let the airline put your backpack in the cargo hold, did they let you carry it on? If not, what did you do?
2) With which airline(s) have you had that issue?
Feb 16, 2017 12:04:00 #
I'm really surprised no one commented on your plan to take so much stuff on a three day cruise. All you should need is extra batteries, one camera, and only one extra lens. Why would you want to carry all that weight for three days. I've been on many cruise (from 3 days to 28 days) and did rather well with only one camera with an 18-135 mm lens. Enjoy the cruise and the photo ops you'll get.
Feb 16, 2017 12:23:19 #
Feb 16, 2017 12:26:00 #
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