In article <1155486615.215777.296700@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com>,
"Larry in Berkeley" wrote:
> If you are travelling by air with a film camera, don't forget that now
> all airlines require cameras to be in checked luggage, not carried on
> board. It is absolutely essential to have the film (and the camera
> containing film) in a lead pouch. Otherwise, many strong x-rays used
> for checked luggage will fry all your film.
>
> Camera stores have or can get the lead pouches.
>
> On my last trip, I had some instant coffee in a plastic container with
> a small silver-plated spoon. One of the x-ray machines was so strong
> that it melted and solidified all the coffee! Not exactly film safe!
>
> Larry in Berkeley, California
Wrong. The new policy about no carry-ons only applies to flights between
the UK and USA. |