susantsao2

With today's new 'checked luggage' explosive detectors/scanners, how can I protect my camera film against machines such as the InVision CTX-5000?

RoamsAround

You must be one of the 3 people left in the world that still uses a camera that takes film instead of digital pictures.

I suggest you put your film in your carry-on and ask the security screener to "hand check" your film.

susantsao2

Let's just say I love this camera and has a sentimental value to me, thanks for the advice though!

Melnq8

Even before the new scanning devices, film companies advised that you never, ever put film into your checked baggage.

Kodak has a good website on how to prevent damage to film, but it's a wee bit dated. They provide contact info, so you might want to give them a call for specifics, or do as RoamsAround advises and asked that it be hand checked (but be prepared for a few giggles).

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/servi...01.shtml#SEC43

I'm one of the last three people on earth who doesn't have a cell phone, so I can relate.

kim711

I am another film camera user. The current advice is that film UNDER 800 can go through any of the scanners in the US anyway with no damage. We have tested this theory with a roll of blase photos on 200 film, and they came through just fine.

If you have photos that you are worried about, though, they are always willing to hand-check your camera and your film.

I still have a film camera AND I have no cell phone yet. I enjoy being a Luddite...my blood pressure is much lower than that of any of my friends!

suze

I would never carry a camera or film in checked luggage. It should be in your carry-on anyway. Voila, problem solved!

Dayenu

How strong is your film? I use 200 and 400, both went through the checked luggage before and after use, also in carry-on, nothing happened.

If you worry about your films, don't put it in the camera, ask to hand-inspect them.

P_M

If the camera (or anything else) has value to you then don't even think about putting it into a checked bag.

rkkwan

But there's no room left in the carryon, after filling it with gum and ear plugs.

Or maybe she can get arrested for having the film in the carryon in a foreign country.

CarolA

Cameras are considere "electronics" meaning when the TSA and/or baggage handlers "help themselves" to your toys, all the airline has to do is .... NOTHING! Don't put them in the checked luggage!

xyz123

Film? What's film? Now if you want to talk about memory cards I can relate!

suze

You can purchase specially lined bags made to protect film from airport x-rays at camera, travel, or luggage stores.

Keep the camera with you, not in the suitcase.

Louise

Maybe they have gotten lighter but I ordered a special bag a while back and sent it back because it was so heavy.