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

[P3D Alexander Klein <klein@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Life would be no fun without taking a chance here and there.... ;)
> 
> Cleveland-Chicago-Copenhagen-Athens-Athens-Copenhagen-Chicago-Cleveland
> 
> I've taken this route a couple of times in my life and have not seen
> any effect on film being scanned in my photo-bag.  I will maintain my
> careless attitude until I actually see the effects of x-ray overdose
> on my pictures or get sued for not using "model release forms"... 
> whichever comes first.... ;)

Back in 1990, I had a standby ticket for Delta Airlines and flew around
in the USA for a month. In this time, my film (100 ASA at that time)
went through X-Ray security at least 60 times (!) - with no noticeable
effect. However, when I went to China, I used a lead bag as a precaution.

alex
http://www.stereoscopy.com


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