In article <OVMli.26230$nE2.3839@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
"CHRIS KIDD" <c.kidd@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Does anyone have up to date information on the status of films passing
> through the carry-on x-ray machines? I'm taking a batch of Pan-F and
Velvia
> to the states - I havene't had any problems before, but it's been a
while
> since I've done it (also, is there any different between UK and US
> scanners?).
>
> Chris
AFAIK you can request hand inspection of all film and cameras. In the
USA the Trans****tation Security Administration is required to honor your
request.
If you send high speed film through any x-ray there is risk of fogging
T-Max 3200 and Ilford 1600 carry warnings on the box to avoid x-rays.
Velvia and Pan-F are so slow as to be virtually immune to the _carry-on_
x-ray; however, it depends on how many air****ts you go through, as
radiation is cumulative. Never check any film as the radiation is
extremely high.
If you put your film in a lead foil package the operator just turns up
the "heat" until the contents can be seen.
Don't know what UK regulations are especially with the new heightened
security. I sometimes buy film at my destination -- had no problem
obtaining Ilford HP-5 in Rome and Venice.
Hope this helps,
****n
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