taking camera on plane
Jul 27, 2018 16:58:11 #
Retina
Loc: Near Charleston,SC
wdross wrote:
The only "good" news is that the carry-on scanners are much lower power than the checked baggage scanners. Plus if the checked baggage scanners don't like what they see, they just keep turning up the power until they are satisfied. At least the carry-on scanners give the 400 ISO and slower films a chance. The checked baggage scanner doesn't give any type of film a chance.
Do you happen to know whether a lead-lined film bag in checked luggage is apt to trigger a visual inspection and re-scanning of its film contents?
Jul 27, 2018 17:06:52 #
Haven't shot film in a decade, but used to fly with 30+ rolls, all in lead shielded bags. Easy enough to request a hand inspection, and on those occasions when I was told the scanner wouldn't hurt the film, simply pointed out that I also had 1600 ASA rolls. Just arrive early so you have time, and being polite does, mostly but not always, generate reciprecol behavior.
I would not put film in checked luggage as it could very well lead to an opening of your bags, and they don't always securely close them. One thing if you are there during the inspection (common overseas), but maybe not domestically.
I would not put film in checked luggage as it could very well lead to an opening of your bags, and they don't always securely close them. One thing if you are there during the inspection (common overseas), but maybe not domestically.
Jul 27, 2018 19:57:18 #
I assume that you are flying into a large commercial airport (Seattle?) in a reasonably sized commercial plane. If not, you might want to check what the plane model is and what restrictions that might cause for carry-ons.
Jul 27, 2018 22:20:06 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Retina wrote:
Do you happen to know whether a lead-lined film bag in checked luggage is apt to trigger a visual inspection and re-scanning of its film contents?
Yes. They will blast it first with everything they have got to see that it is film. Most lead lined bags are not strong enough for those X-rays. Should that X-ray machine for that particular airport not be strong enough, then it is extremely likely they will open up the bag just to make sure there is nothing illegal or dangerous. A lead lined bag through the carry-on X-ray machine will more than likely get you a hand check. But most of the time it is not strong enough, due to possible extraneous radiation, to get through a lead lined bag. Film is always better with carry-on. Take this from a photographer that still has a lead lined bag.
Jul 27, 2018 23:28:28 #
Well packed in a carry on bag for an overhead bin. Be aware that if your flight includes a smaller plane, such as one that hops from one state to a neighboring state, then those overhead bins can be smaller. They will want to check it as you board the plane, and you pick it up on the exit tube when you exit the plane. I would be unhappy about that. So try to have it in an extra small carry on. Put all other gear in checked luggage to save space.
Jul 28, 2018 16:29:08 #
JoeM845 wrote:
I assume that you are flying into a large commercial airport (Seattle?) in a reasonably sized commercial plane. If not, you might want to check what the plane model is and what restrictions that might cause for carry-ons.
it's a 737 plane
Jul 28, 2018 16:38:22 #
That's what I was on regarding my post on page 3 of this thread. By the way, I read this morning that American Airlines has backtracked on its no carry on baggage for economy class travelers.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-american-airlines-basic-economy-carry-on-bags-20180726-story.html
--Bob
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-american-airlines-basic-economy-carry-on-bags-20180726-story.html
--Bob
lindaofwim wrote:
it's a 737 plane
Jul 28, 2018 19:04:14 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
lindaofwim wrote:
it's a 737 plane
A 737 has normal overhead storage. Normal carry-on will easily store overhead. Or it can be stored at one's feet. Since I have a 4/3rds system, it is small enough to store under the seat and leave room for my feet. Since I am not always sure how some of my fellow passengers take care of their other passenger's carry-ons (shoved in with no regard for other people's possible breakables), I perfer having my equipment where I have some control of it.
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