Re: Verdict: films safe for airport security X-rays?

[P3D Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxx>]

Keith Tripp wrote:
> 
> The best way to get around running your film through
> the X-ray machine is to remove it from the film canisters
> and place it a Zip lock bag.  Then when you get to the
> security check point simply hand it to one of the personel
> there and ask for a hand check.  I've been using this
> technique for several years and have never had a problem.


I do this, too, and not just with High ASA stuff but with everything.
The xray output of airport security machines varies wildly because of
spotty maintenance, so I'd recommend not taking a chance...

Eric G.


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