Can you take film in the airport?
Can you take film in the airport? We recommend that you put undeveloped film and cameras containing undeveloped film in your carry-on bags or take undeveloped film with you to the checkpoint and ask for a hand inspection. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.
Can film go through metal detector?
Practically speaking, security officials won't allow you to walk through the metal detector with metal, and that includes recording media. Unlike magnetic media, X-ray will most certainly ruin undeveloped film.
Does Instax film get ruined in airport security?
The X-ray used to inspect carry-on baggage is much milder than the X-ray for checked baggage. Low energy X-ray will not cause noticeable damage to films under ISO800 such as Fujifilm Instax mini, Instax wide, Polaroid Originals 600 (ISO640) and SX-70 (ISO160) films.
Can you fly with 400 ISO film?
In the past, older models of X-ray scanners were even more damaging to film, particularly high ISO films. However, most current machines used for carry-on luggage scanning use a very mild dose of X-rays that is unlikely to cause any damage to your film if it's under 800 ISO.