I had to go travel a couple of months ago and i had a camera and some film that I had not used yet. I had to get on an airplane and I've been told film would be unuseable if it goes through the x-ray machines. So can I not use my film now? Cause I have 3 unused film cartridges.
2007-01-19 07:07:10 · 7 answers · asked by Missy 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
It depends on where the film went through and how fast it is. If it is 400 or slower, (200 or 100) and it went with the carry on stuff, then it is fine, go ahead and use it without worry.
If you put it in your checked luggage, then it may be toasted. That x-ray machine is much stronger than the one for carry-on items.
I have sent 800 rolls through the carry-on x-ray with no harm. And once, I had a 400 speed roll accidentally in checked baggage, and it was printable. (Fortunately, it was an outdoor roll, or it would have been very grainy)
Also, X-ray is cumulative. Going through 5 times will keep damaging it, even if the 5 times are months apart. I usually ask for hand inspection of film. I put it in a clear Ziploc bag in clear canisters. Almost always, they comply. It does take a few extra minutes. Actually, it is a US law to provide hand inspection of film, if requested, but if they say no I don't argue with them. I usually don't have film faster than 200 anyway.
If it was in your checked bags, I would just toss it. If it went through where you go, then it is fine.
2007-01-19 10:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use those unexposed rolls, knowing that maybe the x-ray machines might've damaged the film inside. The faster the speed (400, 800, etc), the more likely there's damage in the form of halos and streaks.
In the future either get airport security personnel to hand inspect your film or buy and develop your rolls wherever you are. Developed and printed film can't get damaged by x-ray machines.
Or maybe invest in a digital camera, where you don't have to worry about that stuff.
2007-01-19 07:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by CMass Stan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the film is unexposed you are probably OK. The x-rays harm the latent (exposed but not processed) image. Next time take the film out of the plastic canister and put it in a ziploc bag and ask for a hand inspection. If you're nice about it they will usually do that. Film isn't that expensive, so just toss it in the trash this time.
2007-01-19 07:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of my film equipment gets used-if not frequently, at least from time to time. I think about the only things that I don't use are a couple of Canon TXs, as well as a cheap Petri SLR.
2016-05-23 22:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kymberly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, that is if it did go through the machine. It might be worth a shot, but there probably now broke.
2007-01-19 07:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by firstkipchak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u cant use them you should have taken them out of the thing you had them in and howed them so they wouldnt get ruined
2007-01-19 07:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by The H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use them!
2007-01-19 07:09:48 · answer #7 · answered by iikozen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋