First Plane Flight with Camera Equipment (Page 4): GrandmaG...WOW! Never thought about that one.

PapaJohnny Loc: Middletown, Ohio

GrandmaG...WOW! Never thought about that one.

therwol Loc: USA

PapaJohnny wrote:

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Last year I traveled to England from San Francisco for 4 weeks. I carried a Nikon D810, two zooms, three primes, extra cards and battery, a compact camera with 3 batteries, two chargers, a GPS device for Geocaching and a dedicated camcorder all in one bag. I didn't even have to open the bag at the SFO airport. It went right through x-ray and didn't get flagged. Coming back, I had to take the D810 and the GPS device out of the bag in the Newcastle airport, and they just looked inside at the rest. The bag fit in the overhead. They didn't weigh it on either end.

One bit of advice. Don't travel with a 50's style metal toy rocket in your carry on bag. (My wife bought it as a novelty present for our son-in-law.) You can imagine what that did. I couldn't help laughing watching so many people inspect the thing. By the way, when we were going through customs at SFO coming back, they x-ray'd our bags at the agricultural inspection station, and the guy said, "You have a rocket in your bag." My wife said, "Yes." "Okay, welcome home." Go figure.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

I have not have had any problems at all with computers, cameras or communications radios. I do have TSA pre check so bags are rarely opened. If it fits its cool. Otherwise it is Fed EX

fetzler Loc: North West PA

I have not have had any problems at all with computers, cameras or communications radios. I do have TSA pre check so bags are rarely opened. If it fits its cool. Otherwise it is Fed EX

PapaJohnny Loc: Middletown, Ohio

Normc, I really wasn't sure WHAT to pack. From reading everybody's suggestions I have decided to re-think what I will take. I am thinking just the D7200 body, the 18-300mm and maybe my 50mm FX prime. I also own (all Nikon lenses):28-55mm; 55-200mm; 55-300mm; and the before mentioned 85mm FX prime. Along with the speedlight and extra batteries and memory cards. With the 18-300 mounted on the 7200 which other lens that I have would you suggest to take?

tmehrkam Loc: Houston,Tx

Go on line with your carrier. There should be a definition of the accepted dimensions and the number of carry on allowed. Measure your backpack to see if it meets the restrictions.

PS: Some flights might be serviced by a carrier different than your ticket. That information will be available and they might have different requirements.

PapaJohnny Loc: Middletown, Ohio

Wow! This was the first time posting for any help on UHH and I am overwhelmed at the many responses. You people are Great! About 30 years ago I was doing film with a Cannon AE-1 Program. In December 2015 Got my first digital DSLR with rhe D3300. This past Christmas I graduated to the D7200. Relearning has been trying for this 61year old, but the many posts all of you respond to has helped me ALOT! THANKS EVERYONE!

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

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No sharp tools or screwdrivers in the camera bag. Those need to go in the regular baggage. Be sure you meet the size requirements for carry-on or carry-on personal item.

Eberhard Brunner Loc: Alaska

I carry-on my camera bodies and lenses in a wheeled Pelican 1510. The case meets size regulation. It's rugged but unfortunately very heavy.

In the last few month I traveled to Europe and Africa and never had to open the case.
At the NRB air port I had to show my passport to 18 "various officials".
I observed that here and overseas more dogs are used for security jobs.
The TSA officers are friendly even when rushed.
Travel safe.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

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Have fun on your trip, and welcome to the Hog.
Marion

therwol Loc: USA

Eberhard Brunner wrote:

I observed that here and overseas more dogs are used for security jobs.

All of the sniffer dogs in the Manchester, England airport were fired last year. All they ever sniffed out was food, mostly legal.

Bill P

I have flown with many different kinds of cameras, both film and digital, and have never had any problems, including with batteries. Never been asked to turn on or fire a camera. Perhaps I have an honest face, but don't ask my ex wife about that.
However, if you are traveling out of the country, it would be good to take the equipment to the nearest custom's office. They have a special card where you list the equipment name, rank and serial number, and it allows you to return without being hassled for paying import duty. It may be overkill, but it's free and easy except for your gas and time. Offices are at most airports.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

I've traveled with cameras ,lenses, computers. You can keep a battery in your camera. Spare batteries, I wrap up put in containers and they must be in your carry-on. Never have I been asked to remove a camera from my carry on or remove a lens.

stevebein

The main issues I have had were when going on a small regional plane. Too large for carry on with a small plane, the staff insisted that I check it. They said they would handle it with care and return it to me at the gate, On arrival, they threw it on the cart and brought it to baggage claim, breaking items. So, best is to be able to hand carry and know before going if your system will fit for carry on.

truckster Loc: Tampa Bay Area

PapaJohnny wrote:

Normc, I really wasn't sure WHAT to pack. From reading everybody's suggestions I have decided to re-think what I will take. I am thinking just the D7200 body, the 18-300mm and maybe my 50mm FX prime. I also own (all Nikon lenses):28-55mm; 55-200mm; 55-300mm; and the before mentioned 85mm FX prime. Along with the speedlight and extra batteries and memory cards. With the 18-300 mounted on the 7200 which other lens that I have would you suggest to take?

I've got a D3300 with the 18-300 as my walk around lens. The last cruise I was on, my focal length for most of my shots were between 18-135mm. Just a few shots over 200. Mostly taking pics off the ship while docked. If you are cruising on Carnival you can take one bottle of wine per person. Just make sure if it is a cork cap to bring a wine bottle opener (a cheap one). Carnival charges a $15 uncorking fee, but will keep your wine for you for multiple dinners until you finish it. We open ours in our room, drink one glass there and carry one in to dinner and that finishes off the bottle. If you bring the bottle to dinner (even if you opened it in your room) you will get charged the uncorking fee. Enjoy your cruise! I love them.