Experiences differ greatly. Some people have reported that they've had
film completely fogged out by x-rays, but personally I've been lucky and
never experienced problems. I mostly carry ISO100 film, which should be
unlikely to suffer from X-ray effects, but usually have a roll or two of
1600 speed film. In fact, I took one roll of Fuji HG1600 film around
the world on something like 20 flights, scanned more than ten times,
sometimes in hold luggage, sometimes in hand luggage, pre- and
post-September 11th 2001, took it everywhere from sub-Arctic parts to
sub-Saharan parts, and eventually finally found a use for it
photographing a spectacular thunderstorm in Siberia. The resulting
exposures were fine - no fogging at all. I'm still quite surprised to
be honest, and usually ask for hand inspections these days if I'm
carrying the fast stuff.
Roger
Roberto Ciocca wrote:
> Avoiding films to pass through airport xray machine is only precautions
> or effectively those xray may damage exposed or unexposed film?
> On these machine is clearly written DO NOT DAMAGE FILMS.
> Is there online any referred documents to consult? Thanks, Roberto.
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