Can film be damaged by X rays in checked baggage?

1. The impact of the X-ray machine on the film is not completely absent, the difference is only in the size of the influence, and it is only in whether you can see it or not.

2. The X-ray machine may have the following effects on your undeveloped film: strange streaks or color patches (not necessarily red like light leakage, but also yellow and purple.) What color will black and white film be?

Some people say it's red orz), coarse particles, etc.

3. In general, the impact of high sensitivity above 400 is more obvious, and the higher the ISO, the greater the impact.

4. The impact of X-ray machine on film is uncertain because of different models and power, it is possible that you can not see the impact of the X-ray machine at the same airport on the same roll of film, and you will be hit by another one; Or there is no problem to go through the airport carry-on baggage security check, but there is a problem after the high-power X-ray machine security check of checked baggage; Or it's okay to go through a certain airport security check, but there is a problem to go through a certain train station security check. Therefore, just because you haven't been recruited doesn't mean you'll never be recruited.

5. The film that is not ** will accumulate under the influence of the X-ray machine, and it may not be seen after one or two times, and it may come out if it is too much. There is a TX saying that the new film bought from the merchant itself may have been X-rayed many times, yes, very likely. But my personal understanding is that it is less than one count, and when it comes to your own hands, try not to pass it, and don't let the impact accumulate.

See later for comparison of multiple X-ray machine scans).

6. What should I do if I don't want to use the X-ray machine? The easiest way is to use a transparent bag to fill the film and ask for a hand inspection when passing through the security check. My experience is that most airports in China will take the initiative to hand inspect the film without you speaking, and you may be asked to unpack it or something, which generally will not embarrass you.

In some cases, he may know that it is film and ask you countless times, "What is this", you just answer the film, and the purpose of his question may be more to judge whether your expression is abnormal. I've been asked what the difference is between film and digital to see if you have any ulterior motives :) Sometimes the security check is more wordy and the attitude is not good, you just bear with it, anyway, it's their responsibility, and we do increase their workload, so understand each other.

7. What should I do if I don't let the hand check? It is true that some airports do not allow manual inspection, such as individual airports in Taiwan and airports in some countries (especially in Southeast Asia), and recently there is news that the strange new airport in Kunming Changshui will not allow manual inspection. So let's go and buy an anti-X-ray bag for film.

The light-proof bag is expensive and thick and heavy, but its benefits are also obvious, it is convenient to pass the security check, and it can also protect the film from external damage, even if the airport X-ray machine finds this unknown object in the bag, it will let you open the bag and re-check it. The X-ray bag is really useful, because the airport has asked me to reopen the bag a few times, please pay attention to choose a good brand, which one I use to avoid advertising suspicion.

Film is generally checked manually and can be done without passing through an X-ray machine.

Un** film will accumulate under the influence of X-rays, even if the film sensitivity is only 100, do not let it more than 5 X-ray machines. The effect of X-ray on film is still there, the difference is only the degree of depth, the light grain is coarse, slightly discolored, and the heavy produces strange streaks or even strong gray haze.

The ISO 800 rolled over the 3DX 6000 airport scanner 5 times, and it was basically scrapped. **From the web. Films with a sensitivity of ISO 400 or less are basically fine after one or two times, but rolls with an ISO of 400 or higher are suspended, and the higher the sensitivity, the greater the impact.

Not only high-sensitivity films, but also reversal films and motion picture films, try not to go through airport security. In particular, it should be noted that the X-ray power of different security screening machines is different, and if you are safe and sound at this airport, it does not mean that you will not be affected if you go to another airport.

X-ray scans theoretically make the film gray, and in the past, it was taken out and asked to be manually inspected by security personnel.

As long as it doesn't get into the light, it's okay...

Film can pass through customs, as long as it is not in a particularly large quantity, it will not be seized. But it's best to state in advance, otherwise some security equipment is X-ray, although the current film is placed in a metal tin box and the dose of X-ray is very small, generally not to penetrate and affect the inside, for the sake of insurance, or say a good word.

A long time ago, there was a limit on film, which seemed to be two packs (20 rolls), but now it seems that there is no limit.

You won't have any problems putting it in your checked baggage.

If the requirements are high and you don't want the film to be X-rayed, you can ask for a manual inspection a little more trouble.

Yes, there was no problem with film in the past.

Checked baggage at domestic airports must be checked by an X-ray detector.

If the security officer shows back an image to the detector.

If you have a question, you will need to open the container for further inspection in the presence of the shipper. If the shipper has already left, the airport announcement will notify them to return to the inspection desk.

Checked baggage checks focus on powders, liquids, electronic devices, and other suspicious items.

Checked baggage at domestic airports must be handled at the counter of the airline where the ticket is purchased with the ticket and ID card. In addition to weighing, baggage must be checked by an X-ray machine before it can be successfully checked on the plane. If the x-ray is in doubt, you will have you open your luggage for further examination.

Definitely! The inspections are very strict! It is impossible to bring prohibited items at all, all for everyone's safety!

I'm dizzy, what do you want to bring, duty-free goods and drugs, and the customs for international flights are still very strict.

Yes. It's best to buy an X-ray bag to wrap it on! In order to avoid the impact of highly sensitive films.

It is possible to have unphotographed film without going through the scanner when passing through the security check, and ask for manual inspection.

GG-EI10080 Channel X-ray Machine.

General indicator: omitted. Film safety .........Safe for ISO1600 film.

Resolving ......Diameter of metal wire.

Penetrating power .........30mm steel plate.

As can be seen from the above indicators, different models of X-ray machines have different safety indicators for film, and I have clearly stipulated the safety of ISO1600 film! It can be seen that not all films can pass through.

Take a look at the following report.

Kodak Corporation, Konica Corporation, Agfa Corporation, Polaroid Corporation and Fujifilm Corporation have issued joint recommendations for passengers flying by air.

Since the terrorist incidents in the United States, many airports have adopted the latest X-ray screening devices for passenger baggage, which has led to an increase in the phenomenon of damage to unprotected film in baggage. Therefore, during the peak overseas travel season at the end of the year and the beginning of the year, the five film manufacturers have issued the following joint recommendations to passengers traveling by airline.

The following methods of carrying film are recommended in order to reduce the damage to the film during the security screening process.

The latest X-ray screening devices combine X-rays and CT scans (computed tomography) to emit scanning rays that penetrate the item to form layers and analyze the composition when the screening unit needs to carry out a precise inspection of suspicious items in checked baggage. As a result, streaks are left on the film, making it impossible for the film to reproduce the image properly.

X-ray screening devices can cause damage to non-imaged photosensitive materials such as color film, black and white film, reverse film, disposable camera film, and primary imaging film, both before and after film. However, the printed film is not affected.

Most X-ray screening devices have proven to be harmless to most films. However, if you may be subjected to several X-ray screenings or carrying super high sensitivity film, it is recommended that you remove the film from your carry-on baggage and submit it to a visual inspection by security personnel.

Hello, I asked the security staff of the subway, can you bring. Some films will be damaged, some won't. But they say you can just unbox it and let him see it and you'll get through! It's hot I just ran out and came back after asking, take a shower and go haha.

No, I've brought a laptop, I've brought a digital camera, I've brought a DV, it's okay, I don't think you have to worry about it, X-ray, they also want to see useful things, when a little radiation is definitely there, so will there be a problem with putting digital products next to the TV at home?

Don't be too careful, I don't think the children of the rags have never been sick, and the more afraid they are of catching a cold, the more likely the children are to have problems (off topic).

The airports have helped you think about it, rest assured, there is no problem.

After the physical camera is inspected by X-ray equipment, the film inside will be **, because its working principle is chemical, and the material on it is silver iodide and other materials that are decomposed by light. Digital cameras and digital DVDs store data by memory cards and magnetic tapes, the former is stored by electrical signals, and the latter is stored by magnetic signals.

As for shortening the lifespan, you can rest assured, it's nothing

No, the kind of radiographic security equipment at our small county railway station is marked with "film can pass".

Security at the airport is mainly X-rays and magnetic metal detection, and I don't think it will affect the digital DV or camera too much. However, it is recommended that you carry these valuables with you, as it is not uncommon to lose your luggage at the airport.