Flying with Portra 800

[nascarfann]

Can I fly with Portra 800 in my carry on bag? I am concerned about damage from X-rays, and I don't want to have to request a hand inspection.

 

[pbromaghin]

Well, you sure don't want it to go in your checked baggage. Those machines are MUCH more powerful.

 

[Ste_S]

I've had zero issues with film going through the carry on scanners- even with Tri-X I've pushed to 1600

 

[koraks]

As long as it's one trip (2 checks or so) and not, say, a dozen, you should be fine.

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

I've shot some Portra 800 I carried around on several trips before shooting it and it was fine, going through the hand-luggage scanner. DO NOT PUT IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. Your film will be damaged and you will cry.

 

[destroya]

never check your film. disaster waiting to happen. carry it on and ask for a hand inspection at security. in the US they have to give it if you ask. I would for 800 but 400 or slower, just put it thru the small xray and be done with it

 

[Sirius Glass]

I've shot some Portra 800 I carried around on several trips before shooting it and it was fine, going through the hand-luggage scanner. DO NOT PUT IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. Your film will be damaged and you will cry.

What he ^^ said.

 

[Agulliver]

As others say....perfectly safe in your carry on bag. Not so in checked luggage.

I've flown with Delta 3200 which I pushed to 6400 and had no issues, that particular film went through 5 airports if my memory serves.