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travel travel accessoriesCan digital cameras go through airport security?
In this way, do cameras have to be taken out for TSA?
New TSA procedure requires cameras to beplaced in a separate bin. According to new procedures announced bythe TSA today, any electronic device larger than a cellphone will need to be removed from its case or bag andplaced in a bin with nothing above or below it.
- Use sufficient padding for all fragile items (e.g. the camerabody, lenses, filters, etc.).
- Don't pack your photo gear in a checked bag if at allpossible.
- Disassemble everything.
- Pack lens wipes and cleaning supplies.
- Don't overpack.
- Don't forget your charger, but do forget too many extrabatteries.
Subsequently, question is, does a camera count as a carry on?
Number of Items Most airlines allow you to bring onto the plane onecarry-on item and one personal item. Personal items canconsist of a wide range of objects and include purses,cameras, laptops and diaper bags. Such items as coats,magazines and pillows would not count toward eitherquota.
The move is part of a rollout of “new, strongerscreening procedures for carry-on items.” Ifyou're bringing a camera bag or case onto theplane to keep it with you, you'll be requiredto pull the camera(s) out of the bag and place them inside abin for X-ray screening while passing through the standard securitylanes.