I'm one of those guys that simply hates the thought of film being x-rayed at all, ever! And I've posted many times in earlier threads about this personal aversion of mine... and my exasperating experiences at security checkpoints trying to keep my films free of x-ray exposures.
But lately the hassle of flying (period) and the constant ramping-up of airport security has gotten so intense that I despise the thought of having to fly anywhere anymore. And I simply gave up the extra hassle of asking for hand scanning about 10 flights ago. I found it had gotten worse (even) than arguing with an ex-wife about some interpretation of legal language in a divorce agreement.
So since then I've had sheets of Ektar 100, Portra 100, Provia, Velvia100, Efke IR820, Aura, TMY, TMX, Kodak HSI, and all sorts of rolls of 120 film including custom spooled Aerochrome B&W and color infrareds go through the carry-on scanners multiple times. Some as much as 8-times before being used and processed.
And so far (thankfully) I've noticed no adverse effects with these (mostly) slower films.
So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things continue to work out that way for me. And like "Meatloaf" I'm praying for the end of time so I can end my time flying for business. I'm frankly sick of the airline hassles and rotten service and look forward to days of leisurely (retirement) travel on the ground.
By the way. I always take a separate plastic tub for films and put them in there with nothing more sinister looking than eyeglasses, car keys, pens, and coins. I keep shoes, undies, laptops, and all the camera gear and whirlygig photo accessories far downstream of the film tub.
BG
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