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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