[Leica] Re:medium format film and airport security

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

I've been using ziploc bags without any problems for the past 2 years 
traveling back and forth. I always have some 1600 with me so 
it's never been a problem. "They make 1600 speed film?" is the usual 
question.This is TSA though and not Europe.

The Bronica's had Neopan 400 in it going through x-ray and it's not been a 
problem.

Chris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Manley"
Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: medium format film and airport security


> This is an urban legend.  The operators cannot turn up the power of the 
> hand luggage x-ray machines.  They can adjust the screens 
> for contrast but that's all.  The lead-lined bags do protect film.  I use 
> a double strength one for high speed film.  Operators 
> either ask "what is that?", ignore it, or say "you've got film in a 
> lead-lined bag and we'll have to hand inspect it."  Either 
> way, the film is much safer in the lead-lined bag.   I've used them for 
> hundreds of trips through many airports.  I learned the 
> hard way by having film ruined before I got lead-lined bags.  Thank 
> goodness that is something I never have to worry about 
> again!!!
>
> Tina