Travelling with camera gear

dirtdynamics · 6th March 2008

I read up and found out somethings i need to know but i need some specific answer from the experienced travellers here.

Going australia so i am going to hand carry my gear onboard the plane.

Can i
bring in alkaline batts ( inside flash and spares)
bring in rechageable ones
bring in a giottos mt9350 (ballhead in luggage oc)

whats the max amount of gear you guys ever hand carry ( in backpack or what not?)

GavinTing · 6th March 2008

As I recall, the restriction only applies for US flights.. The restriction is by the TSA..

If your ballhead fits in your tripod bag, I suggest you leave it on.. It will look weird if you bring a stand with no head.. They may think its suspicious.

Max weight you can carry is by airlines. 7KG on SQ.

According to SQ on this page http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_U...strictions.jsp

Spare Lithium Batteries are restricted.. Leave in your checked in bag.

Oh yar, max I carried on was like 10 kg =x Chocolates from switzerland

zoossh · 6th March 2008

Originally Posted by dirtdynamics

I read up and found out somethings i need to know but i need some specific answer from the experienced travellers here.

Going australia so i am going to hand carry my gear onboard the plane.

Can i
bring in alkaline batts ( inside flash and spares)
bring in rechageable ones
bring in a giottos mt9350 (ballhead in luggage oc)

whats the max amount of gear you guys ever hand carry ( in backpack or what not?)

honestly you shuold check with the airline. everyone's experience is different.

Alpc · 7th March 2008

So far, I had no issues with everything, except I don't bring tripod... If I do, it's going into my check-in luggage... Too heavy to carry on board... So far some managed to get tripod onboard, some don't. But seriously, Australia, I would suggest check in the tripod... and try not to go beyond 7 kg... Everytime I am there, they ask to check my carry-on bag (by putting on the belt to see what is the weight...)

6th March 2008	#1
dirtdynamics Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 285	Travelling with camera gear I read up and found out somethings i need to know but i need some specific answer from the experienced travellers here. Going australia so i am going to hand carry my gear onboard the plane. Can i bring in alkaline batts ( inside flash and spares) bring in rechageable ones bring in a giottos mt9350 (ballhead in luggage oc) whats the max amount of gear you guys ever hand carry ( in backpack or what not?) __________________ 1635 2.8+70200 2.8 IS+85 1.2 L

6th March 2008	#2
GavinTing Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,276	Re: Travelling with camera gear As I recall, the restriction only applies for US flights.. The restriction is by the TSA.. If your ballhead fits in your tripod bag, I suggest you leave it on.. It will look weird if you bring a stand with no head.. They may think its suspicious. Max weight you can carry is by airlines. 7KG on SQ. According to SQ on this page http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_U...strictions.jsp Spare Lithium Batteries are restricted.. Leave in your checked in bag. Oh yar, max I carried on was like 10 kg =x Chocolates from switzerland __________________ Moooooo!

7th March 2008	#4
Alpc Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 195	Re: Travelling with camera gear So far, I had no issues with everything, except I don't bring tripod... If I do, it's going into my check-in luggage... Too heavy to carry on board... So far some managed to get tripod onboard, some don't. But seriously, Australia, I would suggest check in the tripod... and try not to go beyond 7 kg... Everytime I am there, they ask to check my carry-on bag (by putting on the belt to see what is the weight...)