One thought I had was to use plastic film cassettes and walk through the scanner. Since I bulk load most of my film, this could be an advantage. I will try it on my next international flight.
Bob Rapp ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 7:00 PM Subject: Re: New Thread - Air Travel and film > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tonghang Zhou" > Subject: Re: New Thread - Air Travel and film > > > > > > I understand there are 3 ways to undergo the detection: A) checked-in > > luggage, B) X-ray machine at the gate for carry-on bags, C) the > > beeping door that you go thru. > > > > From what I'm hearing you guys are saying, A) and B) are ruinous > > to film. How about C)? You seems to be saying C) is safe? > > Option A has the most potential for damage. The CAT scanners are instant > well done. Thats really all thats changed I think. The high dose X-Ray being > used on checked baggage is relatively recent. The carry on X-Rays have > always been problematic, I don't know if they have gotten worse or not. > I am pretty sure the walk through is just detecting ferrous metals. If it > was irradiating, it wouldn't be safe for people to pass through. > > William Robb > >
