The new TSA battery regulation in a nutshell

Thanks to Michael Chang and his blog www.michaelchang.com/blog/ for summing it up so nicely:

"What does all this mean for our rechargeable camera batteries???…

* You cannot check any loose lithium batteries into your check-in luggage (rechargeable lithium ion or non-rechargeable lithium metal)
* If your lithium ion battery is installed in your DSLR, you can check it into the luggage (only if the battery is installed). The same goes for your lithium metal battery in your Pocketwizard: you can put it in your luggage if it’s installed in the device.
* You can bring as many rechargeable DSLR camera batteries in your carry-on luggage as you like, as long as the contacts are covered or as long as the batteries as kept in sealed ZipLock bags."

Full post here.

So there you have it. Install your batteries in the body and check it with the rest of your gear. Cover the contacts of the spares and put them in baggies in your carry-on.

Couldn't be simpler... why has there been such a big fracus about this?

Well, as a n00b photographer that hasn't yet traveled on a plane with my gear, I can say nothing of authority... so I won't even try.

Cheers all and happy and safe travels.