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magicLAL12 · 01-09-2013, 01:10 PM

I just recently received a Nikon d5100 as a gift and am planning to bring it with me for my upcoming trip to Disney....

Please, please forgive me if this sounds really stupid, but I was wondering if there are any precautions I need to take while traveling with such a camera on me?

I have already purchased a sturdy/padded camera bag- so scratches/bumps aren't so much my concern. I am mainly wondering whether I will need to take the camera out for security? Should I leave the battery and/or memory card out of the camera (like is there the potential for damage from the x-rays?)

Thanks so much!

havoc315 · 01-09-2013, 01:14 PM

I routinely put my camera bag through the x-ray with no problem... memory cards, batteries, etc, all go right through.

magicLAL12 · 01-09-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by havoc315

I routinely put my camera bag through the x-ray with no problem... memory cards, batteries, etc, all go right through.

Okay, that's great, thank you!

Gianna'sPapa · 01-09-2013, 01:40 PM

We have two camera bags packed with gear with tripods attached to the sides. TSA has never questioned or opened either bag.

magicLAL12 · 01-09-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gianna'sPapa

We have two camera bags packed with gear with tripods attached to the sides. TSA has never questioned or opened either bag.

Great! Thank you, Gianna'sPapa!!

mikegood2 · 01-09-2013, 02:27 PM

Like other have said, I wouldn't worry about the X-ray machine.

The only other thing I would do is make sure that you have your camera on you at all times. In my case my personal bag was used for my DSLR (in smaller camera bag), p&s camera, GoPro, netbook, ipad, and all my cables, batteries, cards. Etc. I had ip under my plane seat so I knew it was always safe.

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magicLAL12 · 01-09-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikegood2

Like other have said, I wouldn't worry about the X-ray machine.

The only other thing I would do is make sure that you have your camera on you at all times. In my case my personal bag was used for my DSLR (in smaller camera bag), p&s camera, GoPro, netbook, ipad, and all my cables, batteries, cards. Etc. I had ip under my plane seat so I knew it was always safe.

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Thanks for the tip! I was planning on using my personal bag for my camera and similar accessories. Thanks

traylorc · 01-09-2013, 03:58 PM

Congrats on your new camera.

Do yourself a favor...go buy a comfortable neck strap. IMHO the one that comes with the camera is average at best. You want to maximize your comfort when walking around all day with your new toy.

Also don't forget extra memory cards and batteries. You would hate to miss the shot of a lifetime because your camera was out of juice or your memory card ran out of space.

Have fun!!

magicLAL12 · 01-10-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by traylorc

Congrats on your new camera.

Do yourself a favor...go buy a comfortable neck strap. IMHO the one that comes with the camera is average at best. You want to maximize your comfort when walking around all day with your new toy.

Also don't forget extra memory cards and batteries. You would hate to miss the shot of a lifetime because your camera was out of juice or your memory card ran out of space.

Have fun!!

Good advice- thank you! I already bought myself a more comfortable strap, thanks!

boBQuincy · 01-10-2013, 07:56 AM

You may want to call your insurance agent and get a rider to cover photo gear. For things like theft your homeowners policy may cover it but a rider covers a lot more for not a lot more $$$.

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magicLAL12 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: the ocean state Posts: 193	Traveling with Camera Question I just recently received a Nikon d5100 as a gift and am planning to bring it with me for my upcoming trip to Disney.... Please, please forgive me if this sounds really stupid, but I was wondering if there are any precautions I need to take while traveling with such a camera on me? I have already purchased a sturdy/padded camera bag- so scratches/bumps aren't so much my concern. I am mainly wondering whether I will need to take the camera out for security? Should I leave the battery and/or memory card out of the camera (like is there the potential for damage from the x-rays?) Thanks so much! __________________ View my June 2012 TR Support the Magic Milers as we run for a cure! Last edited by magicLAL12; 01-09-2013 at 01:18 PM.

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boBQuincy I am not carrying three pods There's something about the smell of the chemicals that just shouts "Photography!" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NC Posts: 4,365	You may want to call your insurance agent and get a rider to cover photo gear. For things like theft your homeowners policy may cover it but a rider covers a lot more for not a lot more $$$. __________________ "Well, then, I confess. It's my intention to commandeer one of these ships, pick up a crew in Tortuga, raid, pillage, plunder, and otherwise pilfer my weasly black guts out." Walt Disney World photos? Yeah, we have "a few" at: suzieandbob.com Panasonic G3, 14-42, 7-14, 45-175, and other lenses.

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01-09-2013, 01:14 PM	#2
havoc315 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,939	I routinely put my camera bag through the x-ray with no problem... memory cards, batteries, etc, all go right through.

01-09-2013, 01:40 PM	#4
Gianna'sPapa DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Elgin, Il. Posts: 3,172	We have two camera bags packed with gear with tripods attached to the sides. TSA has never questioned or opened either bag.

01-09-2013, 02:27 PM	#6
mikegood2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 467	Like other have said, I wouldn't worry about the X-ray machine. The only other thing I would do is make sure that you have your camera on you at all times. In my case my personal bag was used for my DSLR (in smaller camera bag), p&s camera, GoPro, netbook, ipad, and all my cables, batteries, cards. Etc. I had ip under my plane seat so I knew it was always safe. Sent from my iPad mini using DISBoards

01-09-2013, 03:58 PM	#8
traylorc DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,398	Congrats on your new camera. Do yourself a favor...go buy a comfortable neck strap. IMHO the one that comes with the camera is average at best. You want to maximize your comfort when walking around all day with your new toy. Also don't forget extra memory cards and batteries. You would hate to miss the shot of a lifetime because your camera was out of juice or your memory card ran out of space. Have fun!!