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How to Carry Film from Airport Xrays?
Question:
Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different airports. All the photos turned out fine. Regarding lead bags: I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the power on the scanner which may cause damage. Katherine
Response:
Used a lead bag for about 40 rolls of APS film last month on a trip to Europe. Was asked to remove the bag from carry-on and show them it was film. No real problem at all. And, of course, all the pictures turned out fine. Ed in Las Vegas
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the > scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I > recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of > film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different > airports. All the photos turned out fine. > Regarding lead bags: > I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the > power on the scanner which may cause damage. > Katherine
Response:
Lead lined pouches are available from pro or semi-pro camera stores. X-ray damage to film is cumulative, i.e. every exposure modifies the film a little more. Facts – fast film, i.e. ASA 400, 800 and Max are more sensitive to X-rays. Also older X-ray machines are cranked up higher than new ones because the older pickups are less sensitive. Therefore about 10 Xray exams of ASA 800 film through older machines film will produce detectible damage. 3-4 exams of ASA 100 will not. The pouches are inexpensive protection against the unknown.
Response:
Why not buy films where you are going! You save the worry of the Airport, the money of buying protection, and so only pay a little more if that. Of course you could use a digital camera which avoids buying any film anywhere!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the > scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I > recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of > film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different > airports. All the photos turned out fine. > Regarding lead bags: > I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the > power on the scanner which may cause damage. > Katherine
Response:
A digital camera is definetly a great idea. I wished that I had one at the time. Buying film in Europe is more than just a little more. I didn’t bring enough film with me and had to buy some in a several different countries. Over here, I was able to find a good deal (3 (400’s) for 8 Canadian dollars) but in some places in Europe I ended up paying the equivalent of like 8 bucks for just one film. You just don’t have the time to hunt around for the best deal when travelling. I was wishing I had brought more than I thought I would have needed. I guess if you only plan on needing a few rolls, it would be a good idea to buy them there but it was not good in my case since I had to buy about 25 rolls in Europe. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Why not buy films where you are going! You save the worry of the Airport, >the money of buying protection, and so only pay a little more if that. Of >course you could use a digital camera which avoids buying any film anywhere! > Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the > scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I > recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of > film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different > airports. All the photos turned out fine. > Regarding lead bags: > I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the > power on the scanner which may cause damage. > Katherine
Response:
Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different airports. All the photos turned out fine. Regarding lead bags: I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the power on the scanner which may cause damage. Katherine
Response:
Used a lead bag for about 40 rolls of APS film last month on a trip to Europe. Was asked to remove the bag from carry-on and show them it was film. No real problem at all. And, of course, all the pictures turned out fine. Ed in Las Vegas
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the > scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I > recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of > film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different > airports. All the photos turned out fine. > Regarding lead bags: > I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the > power on the scanner which may cause damage. > Katherine
Response:
Lead lined pouches are available from pro or semi-pro camera stores. X-ray damage to film is cumulative, i.e. every exposure modifies the film a little more. Facts – fast film, i.e. ASA 400, 800 and Max are more sensitive to X-rays. Also older X-ray machines are cranked up higher than new ones because the older pickups are less sensitive. Therefore about 10 Xray exams of ASA 800 film through older machines film will produce detectible damage. 3-4 exams of ASA 100 will not. The pouches are inexpensive protection against the unknown.
Response:
Why not buy films where you are going! You save the worry of the Airport, the money of buying protection, and so only pay a little more if that. Of course you could use a digital camera which avoids buying any film anywhere!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the > scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I > recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of > film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different > airports. All the photos turned out fine. > Regarding lead bags: > I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the > power on the scanner which may cause damage. > Katherine
Response:
A digital camera is definetly a great idea. I wished that I had one at the time. Buying film in Europe is more than just a little more. I didn’t bring enough film with me and had to buy some in a several different countries. Over here, I was able to find a good deal (3 (400’s) for 8 Canadian dollars) but in some places in Europe I ended up paying the equivalent of like 8 bucks for just one film. You just don’t have the time to hunt around for the best deal when travelling. I was wishing I had brought more than I thought I would have needed. I guess if you only plan on needing a few rolls, it would be a good idea to buy them there but it was not good in my case since I had to buy about 25 rolls in Europe. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Why not buy films where you are going! You save the worry of the Airport, >the money of buying protection, and so only pay a little more if that. Of >course you could use a digital camera which avoids buying any film anywhere! > Definetly, do not have it go in your checked backage because the > scanners are much more powerful and more likely to cause damage. I > recently came back from a Europe trip where I had about 50 rolls of > film sanned a few times through various carry on scanners at different > airports. All the photos turned out fine. > Regarding lead bags: > I have never used them but I would think that they may crank up the > power on the scanner which may cause damage. > Katherine