Boris asked about the legal basis for having your film hand inspected instead of x-rayed at airports. This only applies to the US, but FAA regulations require airport security to hand inspect your film if you request it. The relevant FAA regulations are found at the following website: http://www.faa.gov/avr/AFS/FARS/far-108.txt Print off a copy to take with you, but keep in mind that being polite goes a long way. I have never had a problem in US airports. Even in foreign airports I find that being humorous (mock begging) will often cause even stubborn security personnel to relent. If that fails, go away for a few minutes, then come back and try a different security person. Someone also mentioned putting your film in checked baggage on the logic that checked bags are x-rayed less often. Not true. Most US airports are getting equipped with high voltage x-ray equipment that will fog film of virtually any speed. Never put your film in checked luggage (see the Kodak website for their recommendations).
