film question(for flights)

[pickles]

I know in the past when we have flown, the airfolks have asked questions about our film. we usually have it in our cargo bag, and then they are concerned about the film surviving the xray machine, so have had us put it in our carry on.
then, one time one baggage guy said if the film was over a certain number 400 it was ok either way

so, my question is..what have been the experience of people here? I don't want to be putting my film in my carry on. Most of my film is the disposable camera type. can it go to cargo and survive xray ok?

 

[Tara]

No, all checked baggage is put through strong xray so film would almost surely be damaged. Most general use film can go through the carry-on screening process fine. It's higher speed film that can be damaged on this case (like 800 ISO and higher).

 

[kaytieeldr]

Tara's right - unexposed 400ISO and UNDER is generally safe going through the scanners; 800 and above, request hand inspection.

And once you've taken the pictures, no problem.

 

[Carriemel]

I *think* PP was referring to pictures that are already printed out...not pictures you've taken and are still in the camera...

 

[Tara]

I *think* PP was referring to pictures that are already printed out...not pictures you've taken and are still in the camera...

What would make you think that? I don't see anything in the post that indicates developed pictures.

 

[Brer Chump]

And once you've taken the pictures, no problem.

This is incorrect. Film is film and the radiation can "fog" the film either before or after photos have been taken. Now of course, if the film is processed and you have the prints, the prints will not be affected.