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04/04/2003 10:43:51 PM · #1 |
Hello everyone,
I haven't travelled with my photo equipment in a while, but I am going to soon and I'm wondering what to expect when I go through airport security...
Are they going to make me open my [35mm] camera? If so, I guess it might be a bad idea to travel with half a roll of film already loaded in the camera...
What if I have high speed film? Will they honor my request not to have it passed through the x-ray machine?
Any other tips/precautions from people who've travelled recently with their gear?
Thanks!
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04/04/2003 10:57:03 PM · #2 |
Hi David,
A word to the wise, don't pack any film in your checked luggage. At many if not all US airports, checked luggage is now subject to scanning, and the machine used is much more powerful than that used for carry-ons. I have seen signs posted (specifically at O'Hare this post Wednesday) warning of damage to film in checked luggage (not just high-speed film!).
If you carry on, the film should be OK, and if you are very worried about high speed film, you can request a hand inspection of cameras and film.
I would also unload cameras, just to be on the safe side. I don't really know if this last step is necessary, as I have not taken my film camera with me since 9/11.
Hope this helps!
Message edited by author 2003-04-04 22:58:13. |
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04/04/2003 11:18:49 PM · #3 |
They might ask you to open your camera. Last time I traveled they wanted me to turn on my cell phone and also turn on and open my camera. I went through the xray machine with film and did not have a probem, however they did tell me that if your film is ISO 800 or highter to have them hand inspect it. Kirbic is correct DO NOT check in any film or electronics in general the high power scanners will ruin it, make sure to put it in your carry on.
One more thing, they are not that delicate with checked in luggage, last time I had my heavy duty tripod in my suitcase and the head snapped off at some point during my flight home. |
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04/04/2003 11:22:55 PM · #4 |
| Word of warning, don't bring high speed film, get it here. I had TSA folks at Denver International insist that I run my high speed film through the security. When I discussed my concerns for the high speed film, I was told to run it anyway. Since I was late for my flight, I did not want to argue. In particular with Code Orange in effect, you may have problems. Save yourself the potential head/heartache and get high speed film here. I'm sure someone will be able to reccomend local photoshops that can help you out. Where in the US are you visitng? |
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04/04/2003 11:33:33 PM · #5 |
Thanks everyone for your replies,
blemt, that concerns me pretty much that they would insist on passing high speed film through...because even if I buy it in the states I do have to bring the unprocessed film back with me - It will be black and white film that I hope to use in a darkroom course back home...
I will be travelling for 3-4 days to the Washington DC Area...
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04/04/2003 11:56:59 PM · #6 |
[quote=sylandrix] - It will be black and white film that I hope to use in a darkroom course back home...
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Might I suggest you purchase a special mailer for exposed film and mail it back home to avoid possible xray issues at the airports. |
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04/05/2003 12:02:56 AM · #7 |
That's an idea...Didn't know that could be done, would think my film would still be vulnerable, but I'll look into that...Thanks!
Might I suggest you purchase a special mailer for exposed film and mail it back home to avoid possible xray issues at the airports.[/quote] |
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