Tripods and airline travel
Jun 22, 2019 13:04:26 #
I've flown with cameras multiple time abroad. I ve had TSA Nazis open the bag, look in, then their eye roll back in their head and they zip it up and I'm on my way.
Jun 22, 2019 13:23:54 #
That when you raise your hands and tell them “No, these are the real weapons...”. Then you probably get a free examination...
Mr. SONY wrote:
I flew up to LI,NY from Florida to visit family.
While here I went to Cameta and purchased a tripod.
To fly back to Florida I tried to carry it on board.
TSA said 'NO WAY' it had to placed in as checked luggage.
'It could be used as a weapon' I was told.
So I guess it's up to whose is working that day.
While here I went to Cameta and purchased a tripod.
To fly back to Florida I tried to carry it on board.
TSA said 'NO WAY' it had to placed in as checked luggage.
'It could be used as a weapon' I was told.
So I guess it's up to whose is working that day.
Jun 22, 2019 13:24:13 #
I live in Seattle and now when I travel to major cities for shoots, I rent the gear I don't want to or can't take on a plane. Glazer's in Seattle has a rental Dept and if you pick up a tripod on Friday and return it on Sunday, they'll only charge you for one day!
Jun 22, 2019 13:38:10 #
In three years of extensive domestic and global travel never had an issue with domestic TSA, other than being asked once to remove the bodies and lenses from my backpack. No inspection. I have a Me Foto Global Traveler tripod because it fits into my 22" carry on roller just fine. Rated safely to support 20+ pounds. Works great. International is different. Asian and European countries have universally asked for all bodies to be removed and place into a bin.
Jun 22, 2019 14:56:14 #
nikonbug wrote:
It would be useful if you had just posted the tripod length. I know I could look it up, but come on, give us the info and we can provide more useful information. For my travels, I carry a cane that is 34" long and it has no trouble fitting in the overheads. Being a medical device, the airlines would have real problems blocking that item.
It's the Induro CLT303L and is 25 inches long folded up.
Jun 22, 2019 14:59:12 #
My Think Tank bag has a strap on the outside for a monopod or tripod but I don’t use it for airplane travel that way...
CO wrote:
It's the Induro CLT303L and is 25 inches long folded up.
Jun 22, 2019 14:59:19 #
quixdraw wrote:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all
Thanks. I does say that tripods are allowed. It didn't say if there's a limit on the length of the tripod.
Jun 22, 2019 16:27:31 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
CO wrote:
Thanks. I does say that tripods are allowed. It didn't say if there's a limit on the length of the tripod.
Just has to meet the largest dimension size for either carry-on or personal carry-on depending how one classifies how it is being transported. That would be the length limit.
Jun 22, 2019 17:27:10 #
wdross wrote:
Just has to meet the largest dimension size for either carry-on or personal carry-on depending how one classifies how it is being transported. That would be the length limit.
Thank you.
Jun 22, 2019 19:50:05 #
Like some others, I always put my tripod and ball head in its case in my checked luggage. I have never had a problem. I have never carried one when I didn’t check luggage so I can speak of any experience with trying to take it as a carry on item. Regarding cameras and lenses, I NEVER check them. I have had luggage torn to shreds and would not want a camera and lenses subjected to any handling that is capable of destroying a suitcase. As far as TSA inspecting my camera bags, it has varied significantly from airport to airport. I was departing LGA a few months ago and the TSA agent insisted upon inspecting the contents of my camera bag. He then dropped the camera bag. I maintain my composure as livid as I was! Fortunately, the only damage was a jammed lens cover in the filter. A little patience and perseverance prevailed and all was okay. In the future, I will insist on handling the equipment. Happy travels!
Jun 23, 2019 01:19:14 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
CO wrote:
I'm planning a trip from Washington D.C. to Seattl... (show quote)
The more likely problem could be the airline and not the TSA. If you carry your camera bag and another item such as a purse or travel bag into the cabin, the airline could consider the tripod as another carryon and charge you a fee. It is better to carry a tripod inside a checked bag so they cannot charge you an extra fee.
Jun 25, 2019 03:22:36 #
Just came back from Germany. Had a soft sided camera bag that I carried on. It went through the x-rays and never had a problem. I also had two t-shirts packed inside so my lenses did not bounce around. I have not traveled with a tripod, but did have them put my crutches in the overhead bin after a shrunk them down.
Jun 25, 2019 10:33:57 #
Mr. SONY wrote:
I flew up to LI,NY from Florida to visit family.
While here I went to Cameta and purchased a tripod.
To fly back to Florida I tried to carry it on board.
TSA said 'NO WAY' it had to placed in as checked luggage.
'It could be used as a weapon' I was told.
So I guess it's up to whose is working that day.
While here I went to Cameta and purchased a tripod.
To fly back to Florida I tried to carry it on board.
TSA said 'NO WAY' it had to placed in as checked luggage.
'It could be used as a weapon' I was told.
So I guess it's up to whose is working that day.
My Belt can be used as a weapon, so do I am here have to check my belt.
Jun 25, 2019 10:47:13 #
TSA is a bunch of Government buffoons and are inconsistent when it comes to what has to be placed in separate bins. For a couple of years I traveled with my iPad in my camera bag without having to remove it, then all of a sudden the iPad has to be removed and put in a separate bin. By camera has never been removed from my backpack/camera bag. I either put it in a bin or just roll it through on the conveyer.
I have traveled to China, Hong Kong and Korea and never been asked to remove my camera from my carryon. I am here also do not own a tripod.
In SFO depending on which security lane you are directed to, you may get the automated bins and every thing goes into a bin.
I have traveled to China, Hong Kong and Korea and never been asked to remove my camera from my carryon. I am here also do not own a tripod.
In SFO depending on which security lane you are directed to, you may get the automated bins and every thing goes into a bin.
Jun 25, 2019 12:03:09 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
marine73 wrote:
My Belt can be used as a weapon, so do I am here have to check my belt.
The don't have you take off your belt because it can be used as a weapon. They have you take it off because the buckle and other metal parts will give a false positive when you go through the scanner.
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