Why did that happen when the TSA says those machines don't harm film? I'm really pi**ed!!
2007-10-30 10:57:34 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
Video isn't film! Video is an electronic recording, while film uses light-sensitive chemicals to store the images. The x-rays don't change the chemicals, but something electronic like the x-ray system could possibly disrupt electronic recordings.
Always ask for hand-checking when dealing with vacation memories, video or film!
2007-10-30 11:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by sd_ducksoup 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have travelled a lot overseas and not had this problem. it takes an exceptionally strong magnetic field to affect videotape, particularly the evaporated metal type used for miniDV. i suggest you make some test recordings with your camera, i suspect the problem is with your equipment.
2007-10-31 17:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋