I travel with camera gear as part of my job. Have just been advised that if
you have any electrical devices with batteries installed in checked luggage,
this will lead to additional searches/delays. Was told to remove all
removable batteries from all devices if they are going to be checked.
Ken Waller
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From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Pentax List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 1:17 PM
Subject: Inspection of Camera Gear at Airports
> This question was posed on another list, and I thought I'd toss it out
> here as well, especially since there may be more frequent and complete
> inspections in the near future. It's been reported that some
> inspectors have even removed lenses from camera bodies, removed the
> lens caps, and looked through the lenses, as well as opening the backs
> of cameras, etc.:
>
> > > Prior to boarding the plane, at the gate,
> > > we were again put through the metal detector,
> > > and all hand luggage was hand inspected.
> >
> > As an aside to the point of your post, I have a question.
> > Basically, what if your "gear" is damaged during the course
> > of inspection. Who pays for the damage?
> >
> > I've ALWAYS been nervous about just "handing over" my
> > [expensive gear] to someone who "does not care for it
> > the way I do" (I tried to say this as nice as I could),
> > and say they drop it...somehow damage it...the consequences
> > to me are quite high...it could ruin an entire trip or
> > business deal.
> >
> > Anyone ever have any experience with damage in this manner?
> > If so, what was the resolve?
>
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> Shel Belinkoff
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