[Leica] Traveling abroad with film

[hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)]

Forrest, I don't think you can get an accurate answer that applies 
everywhere. Each airport and system is likely to be different.
How the particular operator uses the machine can vary.
I can only state specifics from my experience.
Over the last two years, at domestic and international terminals in 
Australia, and recently in Narita, Amsterdam and Barcelona, I
have never had visible damage to unused or exposed film up to 400 ISO in my 
CARRY ON bag.
Typically my bag will get an extra pass due to the high metal content of 
Leica cameras! I have never had a hand inspection. I would
not rely on that option being available to you in all places.
It certainly is possible for film to be damaged or ruined by x-ray. Should 
you come into conflict or under suspicion by an operator,
the possibility of damage may well increase. Others have reported film 
ruined or damaged in these circumstances.

Don't forget to post some pictures after your trip.

Cheers, Geoff
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/
 
  

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Leica] Traveling abroad with film

Hi, 

I'm de-lurking to ask about people's experiences with X-rays and film, I'll 
be traveling to Italy and Greece at the end of the
month, and I don't want to end up with fogged film, I'll be using a variety 
of films (Plus-X, Tri-X, Ektachrome, and some c-41) any
recommendations?

-Forrest

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