TSA Getting Tough on Photographers?
Mar 2, 2018 10:46:18 #
I left my 100-400mm attached to my dslr and I can see how a TSA employee would be curious.
He pulled it out and was very impressed with the camera. Probably just bored.
Less than a 10 min delay
On the way back from Vegas I separated the lens and body and was not screened.
Turner out the guy in front of me had to go through security again because he had water in his personal mug.
Lesson. Don't take water in a personal mug through security.
He pulled it out and was very impressed with the camera. Probably just bored.
Less than a 10 min delay
On the way back from Vegas I separated the lens and body and was not screened.
Turner out the guy in front of me had to go through security again because he had water in his personal mug.
Lesson. Don't take water in a personal mug through security.
Mar 2, 2018 10:46:43 #
duane klipping wrote:
Good for you. Many of these TSA agents don't have... (show quote)
Agree with you. Some of their hires think a Canon is a cannon
Mar 2, 2018 10:52:00 #
Rich2236 wrote:
Years ago when airport security was in its infancy, I traveled to the UK. I had my Mamaya 1000s pro film camera with me. At Heathrow airport, waiting to board to come home, I asked the security to hand inspect my film rolls. Smart man, he asked me what iso i shot with....LOL. I immediately told him 1600 to 3200 iso. He wanded all the rolls, 45 of them. I was grateful to him he didn't put them through the fluoroscope.
Rich...
Rich...
Had to deal with that in April 2004 when I Took the Long way to Chicago from LAX Via Newark for my Aunt's Funeral, had to go through TSA Checkpoint 2 Times going to Chicago, at LAX, Newark, & TSA Agent asked me what kind of Film did I Have for My Fuji Pocket Film Camera, & I had Fuji 800 Speed (6 Rolls), & they Tested it out to see if it had any Explosive Material on it, & the Same Thing when I Left Chicago O'Hare 2 Days Later.
74images
Mar 2, 2018 10:53:42 #
ricosha
Loc: Phoenix, Arizona
CaptainBobBrown wrote:
Just returned to U.S. from Costa Rica bird shoot v... (show quote)
Yes, mine were inspected the same way, flying from outside the country...
Mar 2, 2018 10:55:42 #
drklrd wrote:
Not quite as we all have been invaded by the mind set of terror and fear or terror which has impacted our freedoms and our liberties. How many more freedoms do we loose to the government in the act of removing terror and fear. One of the reasons I do not plan on traveling outside the USA is not fear it is the invasiveness of government and local officials who think you can solve terror by scanning good people while the terrorists still get by the scans.
I wont be stopped from traveling by fear of terrorists. But I am happy to have increased scrutiny of ALL passengers as an important security step. This is the new normal in this 2018 world, just get used to it.
Mar 2, 2018 10:58:08 #
katherineivey wrote:
I have a travel coffee mug that looks exactly like my Canon 70-200L lens. I think I'll leave it home on my next trip. LOL!
I have one of those mugs too, and always leave it home. LOL
Mar 2, 2018 11:00:35 #
Came thru Miami in Jan from Nicaragua with al my camera gear. Breezed right thru. No problem. However, that was thru global entry which if you travel outside the US, is the only way to go.
Mar 2, 2018 11:04:06 #
gmsatty wrote:
A few years ago, I had trouble taking a monopod on board. TSA was going to stop me from taking it on the plane until one of the TSA supervisors, who must have been a photographer told the others it was not a weapon but a piece of camera equipment. I now pack it in my luggage.
Had to Pack Mine in Checked Luggage Before The Damn Fees Kicked in in 2008, when I Went to Vegas in October 2016 I Put a Selfie Stick in My Carry On to use for my Canon Powershot 150 Pocket Camera, No Issues There to & From Vegas, When I Went to Chicago for my Uncle's Funeral, & well as Cubs World Series Celebration 2 Weeks Later, Didn't Carry a Selfie Stick just My Canon SX50 Because it had the Pull out Swivel Screen & would have to heavy for the Camera, & i Aint Paying no Damn High Ass Baggage Fee to Pack a Tripod in Checked Luggage!ðŸ˜
74images
Mar 2, 2018 11:04:10 #
Yes. Shooting in Death Valley; returning thru Vegas to Atlanta. Ran my equipment through two different x-ray machines and again thru the line a second time. It took a little time but no big deal. The TSA agent was really nice. /George
Mar 2, 2018 11:04:24 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
It was the location of your originating flight. A lot of drugs transit through Central America.
I used to work for the TSA. It's not their job to look for drugs.
Mar 2, 2018 11:08:58 #
Before I rekindled my interest in Photography, My wife and I flew to Bilbao in northern Spain, her home town. I had packed my golf clubs in a box and had a cutout for the handle to protrude.
As I picked the clubs from the carousel and turned, I was met by a member of the military and he placed the muzzle of his automatic rifle under my chin. Needless to say, I froze in place.
My niece came to my rescue by brushing the weapon away and told the soldier that what I had was golf clubs. I opened the top of the box and removed the cover, he saw that I did not have a weapon inside. He apologized and I let out a long sigh of relief.
As I picked the clubs from the carousel and turned, I was met by a member of the military and he placed the muzzle of his automatic rifle under my chin. Needless to say, I froze in place.
My niece came to my rescue by brushing the weapon away and told the soldier that what I had was golf clubs. I opened the top of the box and removed the cover, he saw that I did not have a weapon inside. He apologized and I let out a long sigh of relief.
Mar 2, 2018 11:13:33 #
jrcarpe
Loc: Jacksonville,AR
I have had cameras inspected very close in Little Rock.Budapest,Portland and London. My C Pap machine was a puzzle at some airports.
So you never know what to expect.
So you never know what to expect.
Mar 2, 2018 11:13:55 #
2mdman wrote:
Came thru Miami in Jan from Nicaragua with al my camera gear. Breezed right thru. No problem. However, that was thru global entry which if you travel outside the US, is the only way to go.
Yes I agree Global entry is the way to go. Really a help when returning to the US from abroad. Cheers
Mar 2, 2018 11:22:44 #
greenwork
Loc: Southwest Florida
Well it's a good thing. On boarding in Detroit heading home, I got the the full nine yards, even with the pre-screening. The only upsetting part was the little boy asking his mother if I was going to jail during the pat down. Here in Florida, the State posts "Arrive Alive" billboards along the highway. The TSA can look thru my bag as much as they want so I can Arrive Alive!
Mar 2, 2018 11:23:33 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
I wont be stopped from traveling by fear of terrorists. But I am happy to have increased scrutiny of ALL passengers as an important security step. This is the new normal in this 2018 world, just get used to it.
That's the problem we are all "just getting used to it" out of fear and government control is really not the answer.
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