Re: [Leica] airport security kinda long. ;-)

[David Rodgers <davrod@worldnet.att.net>]

Ted,

 >>A note for members concerned about film going through carry on scanners.
During the trip the film went through a combined 7 times through carry on
scanners, so when processed not one indication of damage effects. <<

I had similar experience.

I flew to Europe last month. Checked some film in luggage, which I'd heard 
is not a good idea. When I asked the airline folks said it wouldn't be a 
problem going over, but maybe coming back. Didn't really understand. I felt 
they just wanted me to move on and not disrupt the flow as I asked at check 
in.

I shot and developed several rolls of high speed stuff the first day in 
Paris. No ill effects. I wouldn't carry film in luggage again, though. Who 
knows what fate  meets baggage! Hand carrying is better, I think.

Next time I travel to Europe I'll probably wait and buy over there. It's 
less expensive, I found. Especially in Germany where I ran short and ended 
up buying a 2 bricks.

On the return I hand carried all my exposed film in a big clear freezer 
bag. Went through the machine a couple of times, with a hand inspection of 
the N1600. All in all the film went through a half dozen carry on scanners. 
Again, no ill effects.

Dave 

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