Expert: Roberto Gomes - 1/25/2007

Question
Hello, my family and I are taking a vacation to the Dom Rep and we have bought some disposable water cameras and regular disposable cameras, will these be affected by the xray instruments?

Thanks

Answer
Dear Robyn,

Cameras are not affected by airport scaning devices. However films are.
According to Kodak, new FAA-certified (Federal Aviation Administration) explosive detection systems are being used in U.S. airports to scan (x-ray) checked baggage. This stronger scanning equipment is also being used in many non-US airports. The new equipment will fog any unprocessed film that passes through the scanner.

The recommendations in this document are valid for all film formats (135, Advanced Photo System [APS], 120/220, sheet films, 400 ft. rolls, ECN in cans, etc.).

X-rays from airport scanners don't affect digital camera images or film that has already been processed, i.e. film from which you have received prints, slides, KODAK PHOTO CD Discs, or KODAK Picture CDs.


Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
R. Gomes

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