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Inspecting photo equipment
In the U.S., Federal Aviation Administration rules allow for the hand inspection of photo equipment and film. According to their Code of Federal Regulations:
"if requested by passengers, their photographic equipment and film packages shall be inspected without exposure to an X-ray machine."
If you're planning to have a hand inspection of film, consider carrying it in clear canisters or remove the film from its cartridge and place it in clear plastic bags. This will help expedite the screening process.
Not all airports have similar policies or even honor requests for hand inspections. Check with your airline or travel agent for information. Also consider contacting airport security prior to departure to request a manual inspection of film.
