traveling with a digital camera

vanessa_lynn · 11-08-2007

I have a Nikon digital slr camera. I am taking it to Disney with me in a month. I am a converted film lover. This is the first time I have traveled with digital. Do I have to worry about my camera and camera cards going through the metal detector? Maybe I am paranoid but can't the metal detector like demagnatize the cards or something else real bad?

jo-jo · 11-08-2007

I'm no camera expert. I can't even tell you what type I have......but I've never had any problem with my camera. I used the same card for about 2 yrs, so that was put thru the xrays about 8 - 10 times and nothing happened.

vanessa_lynn · 11-08-2007

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Originally Posted by jo-jo

I'm no camera expert. I can't even tell you what type I have......but I've never had any problem with my camera. I used the same card for about 2 yrs, so that was put thru the xrays about 8 - 10 times and nothing happened.

I appreciate the info. Thanks

Caseys Corner · 11-08-2007

We always bring our camera's through and never had a problem.

vanessa_lynn · 11-08-2007

Yaay! I am feeling more and more comfortable. Thanks guys.

dac921 · 11-08-2007

I travel with both my laptop and camcorder in my laptop case all the time. I have never had to take it out.

Ready2Go · 11-08-2007

Same here .... no issues at all.

smee57 · 11-08-2007

Digital cameras survive the security system very well. I would suggest taking memory cards out of the camera and putting them in a clear plastic bag with the rest of your stuff, though. They're no problem with the xray machines but I've seen security folks open cameras and remove them and put them in the item tray. It was pretty random, though. They didn't remove ours.

timsha · 11-08-2007

We have never had trouble with the digital camera going through security. The lap top comes out of the case but the camera even stays in the case. No problems with the memory cards.

angell1975 · 11-08-2007

We have never had an issue either. We have never had to take the camera or memory cards out of the bag, they stay right in their case safe and sound!

unamadreditre · 11-08-2007

Digital camera and several memory cards have been through many airports and have never had a problem with them in carry on luggage. I wouldn't send it in checked baggage, not because of the x-rays but because of sticky fingers.

vanessa_lynn · 11-08-2007

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Originally Posted by unamadreditre

I wouldn't send it in checked baggage, not because of the x-rays but because of sticky fingers.

Oh it is most definitely carry on. So worry not on that.

DayDreamer · 11-08-2007

No problems here either and they have been through metal detectors too many times.

11-08-2007	#1 (permalink)
vanessa_lynn Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 111	traveling with a digital camera I have a Nikon digital slr camera. I am taking it to Disney with me in a month. I am a converted film lover. This is the first time I have traveled with digital. Do I have to worry about my camera and camera cards going through the metal detector? Maybe I am paranoid but can't the metal detector like demagnatize the cards or something else real bad? __________________ "In dreams begin responsibilities" -U2 My Disney Blog! *Postcard Pixie* -pm me your details if you want one in Dec!

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jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,230	Re: traveling with a digital camera I'm no camera expert. I can't even tell you what type I have......but I've never had any problem with my camera. I used the same card for about 2 yrs, so that was put thru the xrays about 8 - 10 times and nothing happened.

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: traveling with a digital camera We always bring our camera's through and never had a problem. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

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vanessa_lynn Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 111	Re: traveling with a digital camera Yaay! I am feeling more and more comfortable. Thanks guys. __________________ "In dreams begin responsibilities" -U2 My Disney Blog! *Postcard Pixie* -pm me your details if you want one in Dec!

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dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Re: traveling with a digital camera I travel with both my laptop and camcorder in my laptop case all the time. I have never had to take it out. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2488 days 22 hours 13 minutes

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Ready2Go Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Posts: 5,435	Re: traveling with a digital camera Same here .... no issues at all. __________________ MB member "Crush" is my 11yo DS. MB member "The Big Goof" is my 16yo DS. MB member "Peppertink" is my DW. A LOT of Disney Links for Videos, Audio, Sat Views, Info and Maps Click Here!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to see the Mouse on the West Coast! We are in Disneyland!!!!

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: traveling with a digital camera Digital cameras survive the security system very well. I would suggest taking memory cards out of the camera and putting them in a clear plastic bag with the rest of your stuff, though. They're no problem with the xray machines but I've seen security folks open cameras and remove them and put them in the item tray. It was pretty random, though. They didn't remove ours. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: traveling with a digital camera We have never had trouble with the digital camera going through security. The lap top comes out of the case but the camera even stays in the case. No problems with the memory cards. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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angell1975 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: O-H-I-O Go Buckeyes!! Posts: 642	Re: traveling with a digital camera We have never had an issue either. We have never had to take the camera or memory cards out of the bag, they stay right in their case safe and sound! __________________ Proud user of R2G avatars---Thank you! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: May not be a Disney trip, but a baby is just as exciting! 41 days 17 hours 10 minutes

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: traveling with a digital camera Digital camera and several memory cards have been through many airports and have never had a problem with them in carry on luggage. I wouldn't send it in checked baggage, not because of the x-rays but because of sticky fingers. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: traveling with a digital camera No problems here either and they have been through metal detectors too many times. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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