[Leica] transporting film

[bdcolen at earthlink.net (B. D. Colen)]

I too, Feli, have used the 'film in ziplock bags' routine and it's gone
pretty smoothly - inside the U.S. Just ask for a hand inspection. But a
better routine - albeit more expensive - is to FedEx the film to
wherever you're going. That way it doesn't get x-rayed, you don't get
hassled, and it's there waiting for you on arrival. Then, before you go
back home, FedEx the exposed rolls to your home - or your processor.
I've used this routine a number of times and it's worked out very well.

B. D.

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Ted Grant
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 3:24 PM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] transporting film


Feli di Giorgio ASKED:
Subject: [Leica] transporting film


> How do you folks transport large quantities of film when you travel? 
> Let's say 100 to 150 rolls of Tri-X, APX100 and Delta 3200.
>
> I was thinking about taking the rolls out of their little plastic cans

> and packing them in tupperware containers, which I would take along 
> with my carry on luggage and ask for a hand inspection.
>
> I believe the main concern is to protect the film from humidity and
heat.<<

Hi Feli,
I remove the rolls from containers and put about 40 rolls or as many as
I can into large clear zip-lock freezer bags and carry them on the plane
in a hand bag.

I've never had a problem from security in this fashion as they usually
ask "is there any 800 or higher film in there?" If not it goes through
the hand bag scanning unit.

Then pick it up the other end and into the hand bag. And no your film
wont be fogged, screwed, ruined, wiped out, finito, el morto etc! It'll
be just fine.

And I've had film go through this routine 4 - 5 times and still
absolutely no sign of fogging nor anything else. Keeps it simple and
quick! Actually hassle free.

In case you wish to use the containers at the other end toss them
loosely into your baggage with clothes. Re-load the film at the other
end and change back into freezer bags when yer ready to come home with
exposed film.

Once I've loaded the freezer bags that's where the film stays as the
assignment progresses and as the film is exposed, the exposed film is
kept in a freezer bag marked .... "EXPOSED FILM"

800-3200 films ;
Keep these in separate clear bags and marked with ASA rating. Although
I've had all kinds of 800 rated film through the hand bag scanner
without fogging etc. I don't re-call 3200 at anytime and have always
asked for hand inspection for it.

Basically what I've found lately is the security people appear to be a
tad smarter and informed re- higher speed films and deliberately ask for
anything 800 and higher, offering hand inspection.

Although there are a few places in the world that don't give a flying
hoop about ASA ratings and it's the hand scanner or else. And the "or
else" means,  "Or else you don't get on the plane. Or leave your film
right there!"

So it's your choice.
ted






ted



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