camera on plane

[noahynav]

It will be my first time flying in September. I plan on taking my digital camera and ipod in my carryon bag. Please don't laugh, because I honestly don't know.....but will the x-ray machine hurt either of these electronic devices?

 

[Jillpie]

no, not at all.

 

[Jennick]

No will not hurt them at all. We just returned from WDW on July 22nd and had both of those items in our carry-ons as well.

 

[safetymom]

I was traveling almost weekly for many months. I had my digital camera with me for all of them and had no problems.

 

[wee-haggis]

The X-Ray would only have an effect on chemical film (ie:the rarely used 35mm film etc). Folk who still use this film hand the film to the handler and it goes around the X-Ray.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Hey! Who are you calling 'rarely-used'?
I love my 35MM camera (except the part about not being able to see the "no-flash" option in the dark, when I'm trying to take pictures inside Disney attractions )
For anybody still using the old-fashioned method of photography:
- Airport security xray machines are not hazardous to exposed (used) film or slower-speed (100, 200 and 400 ISO) unexposed film, although if you bring it through numerous xray machines, yes, there is a cumulative risk.
- For higher-speed films (800 ISO and above), request hand inspection of your film. Plan ahead. Depending how busy your airport is, it may take a few to ten minutes for a qualified inspector to get there. When that person arrives, I always offer to take a picture so they can see it's really a working camera Oh, and um, don't make the mistake that someone I know REALLY did - wait for the film!!! Yes, I once walked off without it, and didn't realize that until the plane had taken off.

 

[magicaldisney]

Your question has been answered, but I just wanted to say...Have a great first flight. I hope you have a window seat.

 

[Slsguy]

Many on your first flight! It's really exciting and fun. My tip: Go to the b-room before you get on the plane. You don't to be "that guy/gal" who has to climb over everyone and make them get up and down...