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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    I assume you mean, drive to all locations.

    However some cities seem to have truck scanners that can see inside while it drives by...

    Ports definetly have various methods, https://phys.org/news/2017-05-compan...nightmare.html

    I am sure we don't find everything on Google

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    Time to dig out the old Rand McNally I guess!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pieter View Post
    I (nor the TSA) never stated it is safe to put film in checked baggage. All I was pointing out is that people are getting their shorts in a wad over the new CT scanners for carry-ons. I asked if anyone had had film ruined in checked baggage, sine the CT scanner seem to be in use for that.
    I did not come on here to argue with you or anyone else. I urge you to do whatever you want with your film. To be clear, I entered this thread only to call attention to TSA's recommendation that light meters also be hand-inspected. And my shorts are fine, thank you.

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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    Quote Originally Posted by NER View Post
    When information about these new machines was first posted here over a month ago (https://www.largeformatphotography.i...nners-fog-film), I immediately wrote to both Analog and TSA to inquire about possible effects on light meters, ...snip...
    The manufacturer is Analogic, not Analog. I worked for Analog Devices for over 35 years and can assure you that while both companies are headquartered in Massachusetts, they are very separate and distinct entities. Analogic is a good customer of Analog's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Goldstein View Post
    The manufacturer is Analogic, not Analog. I worked for Analog Devices for over 35 years and can assure you that while both companies are headquartered in Massachusetts, they are very separate and distinct entities. Analogic is a good customer of Analog's.
    Thanks for the correction.

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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    Quote Originally Posted by Pieter View Post
    I (nor the TSA) never stated it is safe to put film in checked baggage. All I was pointing out is that people are getting their shorts in a wad over the new CT scanners for carry-ons. I asked if anyone had had film ruined in checked baggage, sine the CT scanner seem to be in use for that.
    Might want to edit your post 20 then.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pieter View Post
    TSA says you can put film in checked baggage.

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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    And this is why I mail my film ahead when I go to Las Vegas.... I've had TSA swear that their X-ray machines don't fog film and refuse to hand inspect film.

    How does this new machine foul up light meters?

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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    Quote Originally Posted by MrFujicaman View Post
    And this is why I mail my film ahead when I go to Las Vegas.... I've had TSA swear that their X-ray machines don't fog film and refuse to hand inspect film.

    How does this new machine foul up light meters?
    TSA isn’t obligated to hand inspect. They do it as a courtesy... when they feel like it. Those folks are paid low salaries to do a thankless task so expecting anything more than the minimum is wishful thinking. I’ve encountered some very nice TSA folks but in general they are not very motivated.

    X-ray, no matter how many dimensions, has never been shown harmful to exposure meters. Mine, both electronic and mechanical, have survived over the years of being x-rayed. I suspect vibrations from the aircraft would be more harmful.

    That response from the TSA communications contractor is the classic “we don’t know; won’t find out; but need to say something to be polite so well say something very conservative to be safe... despite no information “. Frustrating!

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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    Quote Originally Posted by HMG View Post
    My suspicion is that these new scanners may require some time to "dial in" and their impact on film today could be better or worse than it is 6 months from now.
    A quick google suggests they've been in use at dozens of airports since 2016, just not in the US. Consequently, I think they're as dialled in as they ever will be

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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    Quote Originally Posted by BrianShaw View Post
    TSA isn’t obligated to hand inspect. They do it as a courtesy... when they feel like it. Those folks are paid low salaries to do a thankless task so expecting anything more than the minimum is wishful thinking. I’ve encountered some very nice TSA folks but in general they are not very motivated.

    X-ray, no matter how many dimensions, has never been shown harmful to exposure meters. Mine, both electronic and mechanical, have survived over the years of being x-rayed. I suspect vibrations from the aircraft would be more harmful.

    That response from the TSA communications contractor is the classic “we don’t know; won’t find out; but need to say something to be polite so well say something very conservative to be safe... despite no information “. Frustrating!
    Since Congress doesn’t seem to do much why don’t you ask your Representative and your Senators to find the answer?

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    Re: Travelers: New X-ray machines WILL ruin your film

    Quote Originally Posted by BrianShaw View Post
    Might want to edit your post 20 then.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pieter View Post
    TSA says you can put film in checked baggage.
    TSA states you can bring film in carry-on or checked baggage. They don't say the film won't be affected. They recommend asking for hand inspection.

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