Travelling with SLR in Carry on luggage

stick-dan

Hi guys,

Just wondering could someone enlighten me as to something I know nothing about. I'm travelling to europe shortly for a little getaway and I plan on bringing the 50D (1 Battery) and a wide angle lens. My question is, Can I bring this in my Carry on luggage (I don't want to check in a bag)? Will I be stopped because of the battery in the camera is a combustible? If I had a small camera bag is that allowed?

Dan

Paulw

I've never had issues taking a camera as carry-on.

I've taken my camera(s) and lenses to many countries in Europe and to the US/Canada without any problems.

Only ever travelled with Ryanair, but all the times I did my carry-on consisted of a Lowepro Computrekker with a camera body, gripped with two batteries, two or three lenses, spare battery, etc. and there was never anything said about it.

I reckon you'll be grand.

As far as I'm aware (and I'm very likely to be wrong here), batteries need to be enclosed in something. Whether that's a carry case for batteries or in the product that'll use them, they just need to be inside something. Loose batteries are a no-no.

Saint_Mel

I've brought DSLRs on European flights before and never had any problems

stick-dan

Sound thanks guys. Wasn't sure. But that's cleared that up now. Appreciate it. Mods you can close this now if you wish. Cheers once again.

magicbastarder

one word of advice - if you put the camera in an overhead locker, check it after you land *before* you leave the plane. if someone stuffs it with their duty free booze, you will have no recourse if you don't bring the damage to the attention of the staff after you leave the plane.

stick-dan

Well i have a hard carry on case and the camera will be in that in another bag. But i'll make sure to check on it. Thanks

BigDaddyCan

last time I was travelling I had the ipad, 500d and two lenses, no issue with them what so ever!

Jonnykitedude

Brought 6 loose battery's for my 550d to france and had no problem whatsoever .

Paparazzo

Anyone ever stopped on ryanair because it was considered a bag? I mean if you're carrying it separate to your normal carry on bag? Sorry to hijack your thread op!

IamBlip

(My experience on Ryanair) Your camera bag will be classed as one item of hand luggage unless it fits into another bag and the combined bags still fits the Ryanait luggage dims then you will get away with it, but dont think the Lowepro will so you most deffo will get caught, so be warned.

sineadw

Yeah, it has to be inside your carry on bag, or be your carry on bag. Even loose around your neck getting on they'll pull you.

9h, and always *always* under the seat in front of me! I'd never risk the overheads.

DaireQuinlan

Yeah you should -always- bring your camera body as part of your hand luggage. The checked baggage undergoes much stronger X-Ray scanning, which can progessively damage your sensor. Particularly if you have it set to a high ISO.

sineadw

DaireQuinlan wrote: »

Yeah you should -always- bring your camera body as part of your hand luggage. The checked baggage undergoes much stronger X-Ray scanning, which can progessively damage your sensor. Particularly if you have it set to a high ISO.

And of course it's *way* worse if you have an infrared filter on..

DaireQuinlan

sineadw wrote: »

And of course it's *way* worse if you have an infrared filter on..

Oh absolutely. Typically though if you turn on the camera before checking the baggage, and take at least one shot at its lowest ISO, it 'sets' the ISO on the sensor so the sensor is much less likely to suffer damage. It lowers the 'residual sensitivity' as it's known.

robertcochran

stick-dan wrote: »

Hi guys,

Just wondering could someone enlighten me as to something I know nothing about. I'm travelling to europe shortly for a little getaway and I plan on bringing the 50D (1 Battery) and a wide angle lens. My question is, Can I bring this in my Carry on luggage (I don't want to check in a bag)? Will I be stopped because of the battery in the camera is a combustible? If I had a small camera bag is that allowed?

Dan

This has already been mentioned in passing, but its worth emphasising. Most (all?) airlines now are strict about only ONE item of carry on luggage, so if you have any other carry-on items, be sure to pack you camera in it.

Aer Lingus state that certain small items (including a camera) are allowed in addition (not in a bag), but I am not sure they mean an SLR, and I have never tested it, since I always have a bag with me. I use a bag which can carry a few bits & pieces as well as the camera & lens, so it can be a more general travel bag.


On a partially separate point, I like to bring a camera bag that doesn't look too obviously like a camera bag! The more it looks like an ordinary backpack or whatever the less attention it will attract from undesirables.

Hotwheels

I've been wondering about this too, any advice will be appreciated..

I'm off to France in June with a group on ryanair, I use a tamrac expedition 7x to hold my equipment. Will it get by as carry on? I don't want to be putting my gear in a case in the hold..

Gregor Samsa

Hotwheels wrote: »

I've been wondering about this too, any advice will be appreciated..

I'm off to France in June with a group on ryanair, I use a tamrac expedition 7x to hold my equipment. Will it get by as carry on? I don't want to be putting my gear in a case in the hold..

Ryanair's carry on baggage size limit is 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (http://www.ryanair.com/en/terms-and-conditions#regulations-cabinbaggage)

Seems that the Tamrac Expedition 7x is 33cm x 34cm x 50cm (WxDxH) (http://www.tamrac.com/5587.htm)

So your bag is basically too deep. It's not going to fit into one of their bag checkers if you get called out on it - and there's a good chance you will. The desk staff keep an eye out for oversized bags, and they're very strict on the size.

I wouldn't ever put a camera or lenses into checked in baggage (unless it was in a very secure flight case, and fully insured), so your best bet is probably to get a smaller bag.

Effects

Flew to carcasonne last Jan. On the return journey I used a coat that has a rip in the pocket to stuff my camera and lens into, as well as some other stuff. The rip in the pocket leads into the lining where I can fit a load of stuff.
I think you can even buy coats now with extra pockets just for flying.
Here they are:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1292933/How-help-17-pocket-jacket-I-beat-Ryanair-game.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelaccessories/8638096/The-flying-jacket-fooling-budget-airlines.html

Hotwheels

Cheers lads for the advice, best bet is to downsize and carry some of the kit in my pockets...

Robert Edmonds

Have to throw in my input, always carry the DSLR on to the plane. I've heard of so many stories where if you check the camera bag, it becomes lost, or crushed. You may be limited in space but I never let anything expensive and electronic go into a checked bag.

jonneymendoza

dont forget, make sure all your gear doesnt weigh over 5kg or else they will tell u to put it inside the plane instead of hand carry

Gregor Samsa

jonneymendoza wrote: »

dont forget, make sure all your gear doesnt weigh over 5kg or else they will tell u to put it inside the plane instead of hand carry

Ryanair's hand luggage weight limit is currently 10kg (http://www.ryanair.com/en/terms-and-conditions#regulations-cabinbaggage)

Other airlines differ, but the lowest I've personally come across is Aer Arran with 7kg (http://www.aerarann.com/travel_information/cabin_baggage.htm)

jonneymendoza

phutyle wrote: »

Ryanair's hand luggage weight limit is currently 10kg (http://www.ryanair.com/en/terms-and-conditions#regulations-cabinbaggage)

Other airlines differ, but the lowest I've personally come across is Aer Arran with 7kg (http://www.aerarann.com/travel_information/cabin_baggage.htm)

Virgin its 5kg, cathay pacific and emirates both 7kg. You can get close to 5-7kg easily with just a couple of lenses, batteries and semi pro body like a 7d unless you leave home your tele lens or any F2.8< L lens home.

jonneymendoza

Effects wrote: »

Flew to carcasonne last Jan. On the return journey I used a coat that has a rip in the pocket to stuff my camera and lens into, as well as some other stuff. The rip in the pocket leads into the lining where I can fit a load of stuff.
I think you can even buy coats now with extra pockets just for flying.
Here they are:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1292933/How-help-17-pocket-jacket-I-beat-Ryanair-game.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelaccessories/8638096/The-flying-jacket-fooling-budget-airlines.html

those are good ideas. know where i can get one?

aidanic

jonneymendoza wrote: »

those are good ideas. know where i can get one?

I generally use a Scottevest when traveling. Lots of pockets. Not quite Fourty Coats more Twenty Two pockets.

Shipping from SeV is a bit expensive but they have regular discounts.