Will my camera set off a metal detector?

Unless you are using high-speed film (over 800), it will be fine in the X-ray machine. The camera will be fine also. NEVER put anything valuable like a camera in your suitcase. However, if you are worried, the security guards will hand-inspect your camera and film if you ask them to.



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Inform the TSA officer that you have an artificial knee, hip, other metal implant or a pacemaker, defibrillator or other internal medical device. You should not be screened by a walk-through metal detector if you have an internal medical device such as a pacemaker.

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However, a lot of people are unclear as to whether or not cameras are permitted past airport security. Yes, cameras can pass through airport security, to give the quick answer.

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While many airports' X-ray machines aren't strong enough to cause damage to film with one pass, the damaging effect is cumulative, meaning that if you're going to go through multiple airports, you could end up with foggy film by the end of your trip.

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