Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dave Myers wrote: > > Hello... > > CNN just had a story that said PHIMA(?) (Photographic Imaging > Manufacturers Association?) will release a report on Friday saying that > X-ray machines do indeed cause fogging, graininess, and striping on > unprocessed film. Newer machines are more problematic than older ones, > but older machines can also cause problems if film is exposed to them > repeatedly. The report is based on tests done with various films and > machines. > > I think I got all the basics of this story correct. I was a little > distracted when it was on. I thought LUG members would be interested, > since X-rays came up a few months ago. Dave> In most recent trips I have taken have had no problem with hand checking, even in Mexico. One key is to completely unbox and un-canister all the film and put in freezer bags. Last week was thanked twice by security personel for doing so. they both complained about people who bring through film still in canisters and they are forced to inspect each and every canister. I would love to have a copy of the report to cary with me. If there is a problem it would be nice to have a copy to give to security manager to help with negotiations. Perhaps we can track it down and share with group. donal - -- Donal Philby San Diego http://www.donalphilby.com