Flying With Film...

I've gotten many e-mails regarding traveling with film... is it safe? Will you damage the film by allowing it to go through an x-ray machine? The simple answer is MAYBE. Although studies show that a fog can form on unexposed films with silver halide crystals (and most film nowadays is made this way) if they travel through a high powered x-ray machine. The most high powered x-rays are those scanning the luggage that travels in the belly of the plane (i.e. everything but carry-on). Therefore, I highly recommend carrying all film as carry-on, get it hand-checked, and explain to security what it is. Studies have shown little or no effects from hand-checking.

- John -
ThePhotoHound

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