Should I check my camera or carry-on?

According to the TSA, digital cameras can be transported in both carry-on luggage and checked luggage. However, because cameras are fragile items, we recommend you always pack them in your carry-on luggage.



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According to the TSA, digital cameras can be transported in both carry-on luggage and checked luggage. However, because cameras are fragile items, we recommend you always pack them in your carry-on luggage.

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Checked Bags: Yes We recommend that you put undeveloped film and cameras containing undeveloped film in your carry-on bags or take undeveloped film with you to the checkpoint and ask for a hand inspection. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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TSA may require you to scan your camera separately. Any portable ?electronic device, such as a digital camera, may go in a carry-on bag, given that it's screened. However, a TSA agent could request to inspect the camera more closely after the X-ray procedure.

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TSA Camera Screening Procedures According to their policies, you must remove your camera from your bag and place it in a separate bin for screening. This applies to both carry-on and checked luggage.

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USE A SHOULDER BAG OR MESSENGER BAG There are some really great shoulder & messenger bags out there made specifically for camera gear. This option works especially well if you only plan to travel with one camera/lens and would like something a bit lighter or just more discreet.

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For security, you'll need to be able to put it in a bag. They won't want it loose. You certainly can't where it around your neck when you go through security, It might be a different issue for the airlines.

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You will be asked to remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening. Common examples of these devices include laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles.

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When I'm traveling with my camera, I always carry a shoulder bag, even if I'm only using one camera and lens. I can hide my camera discretely and it's always at my side, so I've always got an eye on it. The bag I use is the UNDEFIND One Bag, with the leather cover, and camera insert.

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But despite not posing significant safety issue, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that: Devices containing lithium metal batteries or lithium-ion batteries, including – but not limited to – smartphones, tablets, cameras, and laptops, should be kept in carry-on baggage.

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We recommend that you put undeveloped film and cameras containing undeveloped film in your carry-on bags or take undeveloped film with you to the checkpoint and ask for a hand inspection. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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Pack your cameras in your carry-on luggage So if you pack your cameras and lenses in your hold luggage, it's much more likely that you're going to have a few breakages. It's okay to put non-delicate camera accessories in your hold luggage, like memory cards, battery chargers or even some tripods.

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You are allowed to transport a camera in either your hand or checked luggage, as long as it follows airline rules and fits within the baggage size restrictions. You're allowed to carry 2 lithium batteries that are between 101 and 150WH and as many batteries as you want, providing that each battery is less than 100WH.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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In general, camera bags are considered personal items or small carry-on bags, and they are usually allowed in addition to a standard carry-on bag. This means that you can typically bring a camera bag along with your regular carry-on luggage, such as a backpack or a small suitcase.

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If you need assistance with screening, you may ask for a Passenger Support Specialist or a Supervisory TSA Officer. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.

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Checked Bags: No Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only.

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