Re: IR film & X-Rays ?

[synvis@xxxxxx (Steve Traudt)]

JoePaduano@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> LD- yes, they will want to open the plastic canisters, which will ruin the
> film. Either use a protective lead lined bag, which can be purchased at a
> photo store,or walk the film( through the metal detector ) unopened in the
> original paper boxes .What I did a few times--I brought some clear tape with
> me and kept the original boxes. When I was done shooting, I just put the
> plastic canisters back in the boxes and taped them closed. When I went back
> through security upon my return, I walked the film through the metal detector
> and when they saw the ''unopened'' boxes, no one bothered me.
> hope this helps.
>                                                                          joe
> .I've heard that using the lead lined bags merely causes the operators to 
crank up the power until they can penetrate the lead?? At least I think 
this is true for checked bags.

Any comments?
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Steve Traudt - Synergistic Visions Photography
412 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-6700 - email: synvis@xxxxxx
http://www.apogeephoto.com/synvis.html

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