TO the OP:
Some bad advice above that you can safely ignore.
When the airline accepts your check in bags they put themselves in the position of a bailee. They are responsible to return it to you at the end of the flight. It is for the airline, not for you to monitor where this bag goes and to ensure that no one steals from it.
TSA conducts the scans right there under the nose of the airline and you as the passenger do not have to point any fingers as to who stole. You demand compensation from the airline, and let the airline investigate.
It may be a good idea not to put electronics, cameras into checked bags if they can fit in your carry on, but notwithstanding their disclaimers, the airline is responsible both under the DOT regulations and under the principles of the common law. If they want you to check these items, then they can't at the same time limit your space in the cabin.
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