Re: [Leica] OT: Film at the Airport

[Steve Beyer <steve@beyerphoto.com>]

Hi Ernie,
    The bottom line is that it is important that you take the film carry on.
The new x-ray scanners that destroy film is for checked baggage.  I find the
best way to carry film is to take the film out of the boxes.  I keep them in
the plastic cases.  I pack 4 rolls of film in a zip-lock snack size bags and
then put several of these in one gallon sized zip lock.  This allows for
easy removal for hand check.  I like the 4packs for easy use in the field.

Steve 

> From: Ernest Nitka <enitka@twcny.rr.com>
> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 13:44:55 -0400
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] OT: Film at the Airport
> 
> I apologize in advance as I KNOW this has been discussed in the past.  I just
> never thought I would be going on a fly vacation so soon.  Anyway what is the
> best way to get thru security with film that I am bringing with me?  I seemed
> to remember LUGgers talking about putting the film in a clear zip lock bag
> and asking for hand inspection?  does mean the film out of the plastic
> cannisters or still in the cannisters?  Any thoughts would be helpful.  I'm
> still undecided as to which camera to bring but that's a neurotic misery that
> only my family has to endure!!! :)
> 
> ernie nitka - a week away from Seattle
> 
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