Response to effect of airport x-ray on Tri-X 400

Checking film in a lead bag where the CTX 5000/5500 machines are used in an invitation to problems. First, if the machine can't see thru the bag, it alerts the operator who may use a high intensity x-ray for a better look. If that doesn't do in your film, and the operator still can't see into the bag, expect the bag to be inspected. Before the bag is searched, they get the passenger down to the baggage area. At the least, this is annoying. If they can't clear the bag, and can't find the passenger, the bag doesn't go on the plane, and they call the police, who take the bag and do whatever with it. They also go looking for the passenger. Can you spell "missed the flight"?? Don't check film in lead bags. Save money and time. Carry it on, in easily searched plastic bags.

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