Are the films magnetics effected by airport x-rays?
We recommend that all unprocessed film be carried with you as you board the plane. The scanners used for carry-on bags are much weaker than those used for your checked luggage and won’t cause damage until after 5 or more passes through them. Even then, damage may still be unnoticeable depending on the picture. For more information on airport scanners and how they effect film click on: Baggage X-ray Scanning Effects on Film. • Do store scanners affect the film’s magnetics? No, the light from optical scanners used in cash register systems do not harm an Advanced Photo System film’s magnetics in any way. • Do I have to worry if my Advanced Photo System film gets near a magnet? A strong magnet in close proximity to an Advanced Photo System film cassette might damage the magnetic data stored on the film, just as it can damage audio or video tapes. You should take the same precautions you would take when storing or handling those types of materials. • Do electrical appliances corrupt or dama
