Camera/luggage
Apr 13, 2004 | 6:24 am
#1
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Camera/luggage
What is the current recomendation on putting your cameras-digital and film- in your checked luggage? It seems the last time I traveled there was a new warning about the film but I can't remember the particulars---Thanks!
Apr 13, 2004 | 6:36 am
#2
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Digital: No problem except for risks of loss/theft/breakage.
Film: The X-rays used for checked baggage are stronger (since the bags are usally bigger), so it's not recommended that your film go through them. If you check the camera equipment, at least hand carry your film.
Film: The X-rays used for checked baggage are stronger (since the bags are usally bigger), so it's not recommended that your film go through them. If you check the camera equipment, at least hand carry your film.
Apr 13, 2004 | 7:22 am
#3
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The previous response pretty well outlines the technical reasons for not putting film in checked luggage. With the new TSA screening equipment, it will be fogged.
But digital or film, the advice is the same: valuables do not belong in checked luggage.
If you care about them, carry them on. If you check them, the airline may accept only limited liability. Even they tell you it's a bad idea not to carry them on.
But digital or film, the advice is the same: valuables do not belong in checked luggage.
If you care about them, carry them on. If you check them, the airline may accept only limited liability. Even they tell you it's a bad idea not to carry them on.
Apr 13, 2004 | 10:37 am
#4
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The TSA is recommending you not pass film in checked bags, as it may be damaged by the screening.
I don't like packing cameras in checked bags, though from time to time I've done it.
I don't like packing cameras in checked bags, though from time to time I've done it.
Apr 13, 2004 | 10:43 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NYC
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Not a good idea to put any valuable in checked luggage. If you do put your digicam in your checked luggage, I recommend you wrap with Underwear. Thief are less likely to rummage through them. And if they do steal them, hope they are disgusted!