AIRLINE TRAVEL WITH BIG LENS AND CAMERA? What are the restrictions for carrying on a 100-400mm lens and EOS 7d ii? Thanks for the help...

POVDOV

What are the restrictions for carrying on a 100-400mm lens and EOS 7d ii? Thanks for the help

RRS Loc: Not sure

Should be no problem. I wouldn't classify a 100-400 with a 7DMK2 as a big lens and camera. When you go to a 600mm lens, prime, that can be a problem. Check the size of your camera bag and make sure it meets the standard imposed by the airline.

Bill Munny Loc: Aurora, Colorado

I use a Lowe camera backpack as my second carry-on, it goes under the seat. I have a Nikon D750 with a Tamron 150-600mm, a nifty 50, and an 85mm along with a monopod strapped to the outside. Never had any questions, but I do travel in 1st class which has fewer restrictions. Nothing like spending the kids inheritance.

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

There are no restrictions. When I travel with most of my gear I use a Lowepro backpack which easily fits in the overhead. I check my other bag. Extra batteries get a strip of electrical tape over the contacts. Batteries can not be in checked luggage. If your not on precheck TSA may ask you to turn on your camera and check your lenses.

RRS Loc: Not sure

Dave327 wrote:

There are no restrictions. When I travel with most of my gear I use a Lowepro backpack which easily fits in the overhead. I check my other bag. Extra batteries get a strip of electrical tape over the contacts. Batteries can not be in checked luggage. If your not on precheck TSA may ask you to turn on your camera and check your lenses.

There are restrictions, size, if your bag does not fit in the box provided as you board you can be stopped. When I was photographing weddings in Europe I always packed my tripods in a hard Samsonite suitcase and it was checked. My wife carried the Metz (2) flashes and I carried the Hasselblad's (2) with numerous lenses. Since then (film) the size of carry-on bags has been made even smaller. Most camera bag manufacturers advertise their bags as to meeting airline standards. If you are not too far from the airport you could always go out and check, I've done that before.

Haydon

You need to specify whether this is overseas or within the USA that is of course if you are from the USA. There isn't enough information to fully help you with a simple answer.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

POVDOV wrote:

What are the restrictions for carrying on a 100-400mm lens and EOS 7d ii? Thanks for the help

None if it meets the carry-on restrictions. It becomes even better when your 4/3rds camera meets the personal item carry-on size and you can still have a regular carry-on.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

LOL! Every time this topic comes up we get lots of great answers.

The dimensions and weight of what you can carry on is dependent upon the rules of the carrier and that can vary with the size of the aircraft for your particular flight. If one chooses to assume or guess, one should be prepared to gate check non-conforming items.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

If you really want to protect your gear, Pelican.com has under-the-seat size cases that are almost bullet proof. I love mine.

gsmith051 Loc: Fairfield Glade, TN

None as long as your carry on meets the size requirements.

/George

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

In dozens of international flights don't even get asked to turn on the camera any more - assume their scanners have gotten better - and they don't care about size. We are not the first to take cameras/lens on an airplane. I just follow two steps - Make sure my bag meets carrier carry-on specs. When I have a flight # I have which plane type I am flying. Easy to find out all bag size restrictions on-line. Then I carry my spare batteries in plastic holders all in a CLEAR cheap $3-4 make-up case in my bag. Some countries are more interested in those - China, Jordan, etc. That's it.

Enjoy your trip and take great photos.

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

Never had a problem with TSA checking my gear. Lowepro Flipside500AW holds body, flash, 50, 90 macro, 180 macro, 28-75, 70-200, & 150-600. Camera batteries are stored in small ziplock type bags along with memory cards & other accessories in the front side of the bag. It goes in the overhead bin. My laptop is in its own backpack with AC adapter, battery, iPad, & other chargers under the seat.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

nicksr1125 wrote:

Never had a problem with TSA checking my gear. Lowepro Flipside500AW holds body, flash, 50, 90 macro, 180 macro, 28-75, 70-200, & 150-600. Camera batteries are stored in small ziplock type bags along with memory cards & other accessories in the front side of the bag. It goes in the overhead bin. My laptop is in its own backpack with AC adapter, battery, iPad, & other chargers under the seat.

TSA has nothing to do with carry on baggage dimensions, so again, it is best to check individual airlines on your particular flight. Some do not allow what is considered to be a normal carry on size and there may not be room under a seat. Gate check time and hope it's free.

Keen

There are no limitations on camera gear that I know of. Ask the airlines about bag weight, and size, restrictions. As long as your photo gear fits in a bag which fits within the size, and weight, limits of the airlines, you should have no trouble. Generally, a bag as large as 22" x 9" x 14" is allowed as a carry on. Some airlines may allow bigger bags, or limit carry on to smaller bags. Ask the airline you will be using for the latest limits. Generally, there is no weight limit for a carry on bag, but-again-individual airlines may differ, and have some weight limits. Most airline seats have a space underneath to accept a bag of 20" x 11" x 17". Again, this may vary from airline to airline, and plane to plane.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Last flight out of JFK, cameras and lenses had to come out of my bag for TSA inspection. Flew out of PHL with TSA “Pre clearance”, nothing was touched.