Camera
Cameras are allowed in carry-on and checked bags; carry-on is recommended for valuable equipment.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Allowed. Cameras and lenses can be carried on without restriction. You generally don't need to remove them from your bag for screening unless an officer asks.
Checked-bag details
Allowed, but not recommended for expensive equipment due to risk of damage or theft, and any spare camera batteries must stay in carry-on regardless (see the lithium battery rule).
Special instructions
Spare camera batteries must be packed in carry-on, never checked.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can I put my camera's spare batteries in checked luggage?
- No. Spare lithium batteries — including camera batteries — must be packed in carry-on only, never in checked bags.
Related items
Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials) · Last verified: 2026-07-29
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.