Originally Posted by
Scubatooth
<buzzer> Wrong, so wrong. I have had slow speed films(velvia, Tmax 100, and the like) damaged by hand baggage x-ray machines, in some cases in just one pass. These films where fresh from the factory and had years before expiration dates. That does even count the number of rolls that were intentionally destroyed by TSA.
Overseas i havent had as many issues, normally the x-ray info from KodaK or Fuji has stopped alot of the problems
SHRUGS* I guess your film was x-rayed about 4 times that trip.
You should remove all film from your checked baggage and place it in your carry-on baggage. The X-ray machine that screens your carry-on baggage at the passenger security checkpoint will not affect undeveloped film under ASA/ISO 800.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1035.shtm