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Archive 2006 · Airport/traveling question

  
 
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p.1 #1 · Airport/traveling question


I am going to Mexico in a couple weeks and plan on taking my 20D. Can anyone tell me if it's okay to have your equipment scanned by the airport people ? I seem to remember reading something that said not to have your equipment scanned and to have them personally check it instead. I appreciate any info and thanks in advance. Have a great day.


Feb 22, 2006 at 09:50 AM
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p.1 #2 · Airport/traveling question


I have had no problems traveling worldwide with my 1d and 1dII.
They get scanned all the time. After all they are just computers with glass..



Feb 22, 2006 at 09:51 AM
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p.1 #3 · Airport/traveling question


The only problem I have at some airports (my home airport Nürnberg is one of them, unfortunately) is that they can't really make out what's in my bag, especially when I'm carrying the 300/4 or the Peleng. It's the metal... Usually, I have to unpack my bag, get searched, and have a bomb swab done. No kidding. It's fun if you aren't in a hurry, that's why I come *really* early. No problem at most other airports though. And it doesn't harm the equipment.

Antje



Feb 22, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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p.1 #4 · Airport/traveling question


The only issue I have ever had is with a monopod.
The South Bend Airport would not let it be carried onto the plane.
Other airports had no problem.

I find that the screeners only deal in buzzwords... Therefore it is important to use words like authorized camera equipment..... etc...



Feb 22, 2006 at 10:06 AM
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p.1 #5 · Airport/traveling question


That's what I needed to hear. Thanks everyone.


Feb 22, 2006 at 10:07 AM
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p.1 #6 · Airport/traveling question


all they did for me was scanned my pack, and then took off front and rear lens caps and peered through the lenses.


Feb 22, 2006 at 10:09 AM
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p.1 #7 · Airport/traveling question


No problem scanning your camera gear.

No problem carrying on a tripod either.

J.



Feb 22, 2006 at 10:10 AM
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p.1 #8 · Airport/traveling question


The x-ray machine really didn't like my circular polarizer. Other than that, everything gets scanned fine.


Feb 22, 2006 at 11:47 AM





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