on 1/18/02 3:15 AM, Jon Mitchell at jon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> <Snip>
> I think Brian's idea is that you carry the plastic cannisters in your
> pockets as you walk through the detectors... makes sense to me if the powers
> that be let you do it. Bulging pockets would probably attract undue
> attention, though.
> </Snip>
>
> It may have been the usual customs BS, but on a trip to the US last year I
> did just that - put the plastic cannisters in my pockets and walked through
> the metal detecting machine myself. On hearing the thing go off they then
> carry out a hand inspection of anything in your pockets and make you wealk
> through again without said items. The bloke then told me that the "walk
> through" machines are far worse for the film than the ones the bags go
> through.
>
> Not sure if this is true or not. Set my BS alarm off, as the machine the
> bags go through has lead curtains, etc., and big flashy lights when the
> x-rays are on, and big "Danger" signs. If the walk-through machine is
> worse, how come we don't get fried ?!!!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jon
I think the walk-through machines work by magnetic means, not x-rays. No
impact on film (or people, I hope!)
--
Jim Brokaw
OM-1's, -2's, -4's, (no -3's yet) and no OM-oney...
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