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Digital Media/Storage:

Digital Camera and Storage Media: A digital camera and its storage media can go through the x-ray
but should not go through the metal detector. The equipment could go in checked luggage (not
recommended)  but might receive harsher treatment and a possible hand inspection. Laptops should go
outside of their case through the x-ray with carry-on luggage. Image tanks, flash drive,  and remote hard
drives will not be harmed by the x-ray inspection.  They should not go through the metal detector.  Check
the link to TSA for additional info:

Film
Some airports will hand inspect film others will not. The TSA operates on the premise that x-ray will not
hurt low-speed film. ( below ISO 800)   
Put film in clear plastic bags for a quick hand inspection of  use the lead-lined shield which will trigger a
hand inspection.  
TSA claims that  films below ISO 800 will survive  up to 5  X-rays at the level used in airports and this is
the standard they have adopted.
(Exceptions for pushed film, underexposed film and special films)  See Link  
Even on a domestic round trip flight you could go through more than five inspections
Your best bet is to get to the security check early before the rush puts the inspectors on edge. Try for a
hand inspection. Have the film in a clear plastic bag or bags and explain calmly that you have
professional film, that will go through several checkpoints, and that you can not risk damage. You can do
no more than that unless you can buy your film in the country you visit and have it processed there.

Film should not go in checked luggage were the x-ray used is much more powerful.


Wear No Metal:
It is important that you do not have any metal on your person when going through the check station
because if the inspectors do a body scan you will be separated from your carry-on luggage for a time
and there have been instances where, under the stressful conditions at the security checks, people have
taken the wrong luggage. (bags tend to look similar.)
By attaching a bright red card with your contact info on both your checked and on your carry-on luggage
you can distinguish your bags.
One of the quickest ways to save is to check the Transportation
Security Administration, TSA, website
Save anxiety at the air travel terminal
by having the latest information on
carry-on restrictions, transporting film,
digital equipment, medicines, liquids,
face creams, perfumes and other
normally carry-on items.
Air Travel Security: TSA
Guidelines Transportation Safety
Authority
The Transportation Safety Authority  TSA  publishes a helpful web page that details
the latest security procedures.  These tips can save you time and money through
security check points.
Air Travel Security goes easier if you check the TSA Security
Guidelines on the Web before a flight.
The Transportation Safety Authority publishes a helpful web
page listing the latest security procedures that can save you
time and money through security check points.
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Connections: Most countries use the TSA Guidelines or similar
security procedures.  Save Time by making Realistic connections
When booking a flight, be realistic about your ability to get from one gate to
another and go through security in time to make a connection.  Often, even on
a domestic flight you might be required to pass through security more than
once. Have a little cushion of time between connections, two hours on
domestic and three on international will reduce anxiety during unpleasant
surprises.

Security:
Wear no metal through security. Glasses, belts, shoes, coins, and keys, will
set off the alarm and subject you to delay and possible search.  Put
everything of metal in your carry-on and pass it through the x-ray.
If you trigger a search you could be separated from your carry-on for a few
minutes so it is best to thoroughly label your luggage both inside and out.
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