Re: [Largeformat] Large Format film and xrays

[Clive Warren <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>]

At 12:27 pm -0700 18/4/00, Larry Stein wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I'm planning a trip to Mexico next week and want to bring my 4x5.  I'm a
>bit worried about how to handle the film.  I can bring sealed boxes on the
>way down and have them hand checked.  The problem is on the way back.
>
>I'll have exposed negs in a box that is not sealed.  The film I'm bringing
>is Plus-X, Tri-X and probably a chrome.
>
>Should I worry about the hand carry xray?  Anything else I should be
>concerned about?
>
>Thanks,
>Larry

Hello Larry,

You may be interested to read the section in the Infrared FAQ on the CoCam
website ( http://www.cocam.co.uk ) on carrying film when travelling by air
- Section 10. "Airports and Film". The advice is good for all types of
film.

Essentially you should allow the film to go through the hand luggage
scanners - it will have no visible effect on the film.

Always keep your changing bag with you so that a hand inspection is
possible if requested by the customs peops.

Hope you enjoy the trip :-)




All the best,

            Clive    http://www.cocam.co.uk
                     Photographic Services, Filters and Equipment, Infrared FAQ