Caution: New XRAYS HURT FILM!

buzzsmommy · 05-01-2003

Two different people have had their film ruined by the new XRAY machines for CHECKED baggage (both exposed and unexposed).:madmad Be WARNED: DON'T PUT FILM IN A SUITCASE TO BE CHECKED!!! You must carry it on. The new super improved xray machines ruin film (the old, post 9/11 ones didn't). You still should have no problem with putting film through the xray for carry-on bags. It doesn't have the same same super strength.

BuzzLightyear · 05-01-2003

Thanks for the tip Very important!

CaribBeachNut · 05-01-2003

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GrumpyDad · 05-01-2003

You are quite right about the checked baggage machines. The carry on machines are safe for 400asa and slower film, however, I still always ask for a hand check. If you take all your film out of the box, and put the containers into a plastic bag, they are usually pretty good about it.

The only place I've ever had a problem asking for a hand check was in Heathrow Airport in London, they have gotten really hard core about x-raying everything!

-harry

sleeplessinny1 · 05-18-2003

We learned that this could happen to film and was told to go out and purchase a film safe. It is a lead lined bag that fits about 20 rolls of film. We had it in our carry on bag and when it went through we were ask what was in it and we said film. I suppose they might ask you to open it since thay cant see though it but we we not. At least it would keep it from being distroyed and it would have to be hand checked. They cost about $20 and can be reused time and time again. You can get them at a camera store.

PS.. I think I learned about the safes here at this site. one of the many things that I have learned here:) :)

soxmets · 05-18-2003

I flew to Seattle and took the film as a carry-on. I asked the security person at the gate and he stated that the passenger and carry-on screening did not hurt film, but keeping it in your luggage might. I was using Kodak 35mm film and all of the pictures came out great. In fact, as I am typing this, I just remembered my wife is in D.C., and I'll have to remind her about this! :cry:

Michael Darling · 05-19-2003

Thanks for the heads-up! I'm gonna zip this over to the "Travel Tips" forum.

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buzzsmommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 291	Caution: New XRAYS HURT FILM! Two different people have had their film ruined by the new XRAY machines for CHECKED baggage (both exposed and unexposed).:madmad Be WARNED: DON'T PUT FILM IN A SUITCASE TO BE CHECKED!!! You must carry it on. The new super improved xray machines ruin film (the old, post 9/11 ones didn't). You still should have no problem with putting film through the xray for carry-on bags. It doesn't have the same same super strength. __________________ There's a great big, beautiful tomorrow! 1977-1994 various off-site trips 1995 Dolphin 1997 Dixie Landings 2002 Villa at Wilderness Lodge 2003 Polynesian Oct 2003 Disneyland Thanksgiving 2004 - All Star Movies/Animal Kingdom Spring 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Halloween 2005 - Polynesian March 2007 - All Star Sports/7 day cruise March 2008 - Port Orleans April 2009 - Grand Californian - Disneyland June 2009 - Saratoga Springs

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,198	You are quite right about the checked baggage machines. The carry on machines are safe for 400asa and slower film, however, I still always ask for a hand check. If you take all your film out of the box, and put the containers into a plastic bag, they are usually pretty good about it. The only place I've ever had a problem asking for a hand check was in Heathrow Airport in London, they have gotten really hard core about x-raying everything! -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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sleeplessinny1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 50	film safes We learned that this could happen to film and was told to go out and purchase a film safe. It is a lead lined bag that fits about 20 rolls of film. We had it in our carry on bag and when it went through we were ask what was in it and we said film. I suppose they might ask you to open it since thay cant see though it but we we not. At least it would keep it from being distroyed and it would have to be hand checked. They cost about $20 and can be reused time and time again. You can get them at a camera store. PS.. I think I learned about the safes here at this site. one of the many things that I have learned here:) :)

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05-18-2003	#6 (permalink)
soxmets Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 234	I flew to Seattle and took the film as a carry-on. I asked the security person at the gate and he stated that the passenger and carry-on screening did not hurt film, but keeping it in your luggage might. I was using Kodak 35mm film and all of the pictures came out great. In fact, as I am typing this, I just remembered my wife is in D.C., and I'll have to remind her about this! :cry:

05-19-2003	#7 (permalink)
Michael Darling Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Right Behind You Posts: 435	Thanks for the heads-up! I'm gonna zip this over to the "Travel Tips" forum. __________________ - "Michael Darling" The "caps lock" light scares me, and the "Shift" key is my best friend.

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