geggle 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Not sure if this is the right forum, but will give it a shot. Anyone have a suggestion one what is the correct way to pack strobes in a large photocase so that the security screeners don't have a snit. Specificly, is it best to keep battery packs separate, or do they freak out if they are attached to the strobe ( ie Ikelite DS125s). ....... Just trying to keep as many hands out of my stuff as possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoelD 0 Posted September 8, 2005 I've had em groping my strobes (DS-125s) and wanting to pry open my camera case about 50% of the time, regardless if the batteries were attached or not. Grand Cayman makes me take the batteries out of my little 2 AAA Flashlight 100% of the time when it's in the checked luggage, but never do they even ask about the strobes packed next to it. My solution: Went to the gym, did lots of curls, so I could carry-on all of the camera equipment. Now they just want to see the drillbits (for some reason they think Ikelite buttons are drillbits through the X-ray) in my carry-on, which they have me open and grope..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 9, 2005 I agree with Joel: I don't think there is a right answer. Instinct tells me that it is better to leave the batteries out - so connected batteries don't show up up on x-ray machine. But I doubt it makes much difference. So much seems to depend on the experience of the x-ray operator: if he or she has seen lots of strobes, dive computers (or whatever) they are less inclined to open the case - they know what they are seeing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocha 0 Posted September 9, 2005 Lately they have been always asking me to remove the batteries from the strobes, but that's only in airports where they check the luggage manually. I haven't had any problem in the last 2 years or so in x-ray enabled airports . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolly 3 Posted September 12, 2005 Hyper correct way would be to stick to the IATA regulations: - put your strobes into your hand luggage and carry them with you, not into the checked in baggage (cargo compartment) - remove batteries, this way the strobe can't be switched on accidentally. The reason for this regulation: risk of unattended heat producing shall be avoided (for example in the overhead bin) Julian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
