Where do I put camera film when carry on bag will be x-rayed?

Question

My luggage will be loaded directly on the cruise ship,, so should I just put it in there?

Will the x-ray machine mess it up if is still in the package?

Thanks about the advice for a better camera,, I do have one,, and I am taking it along,,,but I love to play w/ photography w/ my Canon A-E1 and i have to say that I hate digital....sorry,,,, I like to see my pics, and you can do sooo much more when you set your camera like you want it,,,,also,, I like to get my developed . I hate the machine they use...the quality will fade in about 10 years or less, and where will we be?

I have 5 megapixel Kodak Easy Share//btw.... so, if it does get stolen... while on an island...it won't lose but 200.00

Answer 1

in a clear ziplock baggie and showen to the people so you don't have take it through the little slider. then stick it back in your bag. They allow this.

Answer 2

Some x-ray machines ruin camera film. They usually have signs saying if the particular x-ray will or will not ruin the film. You can always ask the person handling the bags if they know about the x-ray or ask people in line with you to see if they have had the same problem.

Answer 3

Modern X-Ray machines do not affect ordinary film, only X-Ray film and some other more obscure types of film. Look for signs before the X-Ray machines to see if they make any recommendations, or even ask before you put it in.

Answer 4

Not to be rude but invest in a camera made in this century. For like $100 or less, you can buy a digital camera that only film cameras that cost thousands of dollars can match in quality.

Answer 5

Take the film out of the cannisters & put everything in a clear baggie. Ask them to hand inspect the baggie and film. Always carry film w/you & have it hand inspected to prevent cumulative damage due to x-rays. Have fun!

Answer 6

The x-ray should not harm film unless it is a high ISO rating. most common film is 400 or less which is fine.

Answer 7

Keep your film with you in carry-on and put it through the metal detector when they tell you to. That's a lot less powerful than the one they put standard luggage through, so it won't damage them.

Have fun!

Answer 8

I heard only 800 speed and above can be affected by x-ray but I always just have them hand check it

Answer 9

you can buy special bags in any camerashop(hopefully), for X-ray protection..if not then wrap it up in aluminium foil paper and you should be fine..I am a photographer I use aluminium foil and it work fine..put it whereever you please afterwards..